[s-cars] clutch rod snapped?

[Sean Douglas]

Chris:

The clutch rod is not available as a separate part from what I can tell.
As for being a 10 min job, the master has to come out regardless as the
clutch rod is attached to the master with a snap ring on one end and a
clevis pin on the other.

If you do this make sure to drain the brake fluid reservoir using a
turkey baster or you will have about 300 ml of brake fluid on your
carpet.

Sean



> -----Original Message-----
> From: chris chambers [mailto:fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 6:04 AM
> To: Sean Douglas; 'Scar'
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] clutch rod snapped?
> 
> 
> LOL well we both enjoyed the same fun day!
> 
> Except my clutch rod break was preceeded by my Right
> front Turn signal/marker light flying off my car at highway 
> speeds (95mph).
> 
> I could swear I read that you could replace JUST the clutch 
> rod and it was a 10 minute job.
> 
> Can anyone provide info on that?
> 
> 
> Thanks
> Chris
> 
> 
> 
> --- Sean Douglas <quattro20v at telus.net> wrote:
> 
> > Wow!!! The Audi gods hit us both today!!!
> > 
> > The exact thing just happened to me today on the way home 
> from work. 
> > Drove the car home matching the revs while shifting. Timing 
> the stop 
> > lights helps, but I was forced to come to a complete stop about 3 
> > times and had to start the car in first gear.
> > 
> > When I got home, I took it apart, the rod on the clutch master 
> > cylinder snapped, very common problem apparently.
> > 
> > My parts supplier (wholesaler) is closed on the weekend :-( 
> and I may 
> > have to wait until Monday unless I pay retail. BTW, stealer 
> prices is 
> > $300 (CAD) compared to $45 wholesale. The part number is 
> 4A0 721 261.
> > 
> > If I can't get one this weekend, I may try and weld the rod back 
> > together as a temporary fix.
> > 
> > Also, in your case it could also be the pedal itself, the mounting 
> > point where the clevis pin attaches is known to snap off.
> > 
> > Sean
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> > > [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of chris
> > chambers
> > > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 4:39 PM
> > > To: Scar
> > > Subject: [s-cars] clutch rod snapped?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Sitting at a gas station ~ 30 miles from home I
> > > step on teh clutch pedal and it goes to the floor.
> > > 
> > > Does this sound like the dreaded clutch rod snap?
> > > 
> > > Luckily I was able to recall how to drive a manual tranny car
> > > without using the clutch! :- ) Jenn would prefer if we didn't 
> > > have to repeat that but called me THE MAN for getting us home.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Anyone have part number for this rod handy?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Thanks
> > > Chris
> > > 
> > > 
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