Re: Clutch Pedal Noise Update

["Mike Hopton" <mike@genesis-microchip.on.ca>]

     Steve/Ian,
     Thanks for your suggestions. On closer inspection I think the noise may be 
     a symptom of a much deeper problem....
     
     TQC's have quite stiff clutch pedals, I'm beginning to wonder if mine is 
     just too stiff. The firewall supporting the clutch MC has a T shaped crack. 
     When you depress the clutch the whole MC moves about 2-3mm as the part of 
     the firewall supporting the MC flexes. Hmmm, this is not good. The crack 
     extends from near the clutch MC to two large holes for wiring harnesses. I 
     now envisage driving home from work putting my foot on the clutch and the 
     circular section of the firewall supporting the MC popping out into the 
     engine bay. 
     
     On my brief check it looks like it will be awkward to get near the firewall 
     crack to weld it, TQC's don't have a lot of free space under the hood! I 
     believe I have two problems:-
     
     1) Why did the crack develop, something between the clutch MC and slave is 
     not working properly, which parts of the system control the clutch pedal 
     resistance and how can I check them?
     
     2) How am I going to fix the crack in the firewall?
     
     I look forward to hearing the collective wisdom of the group on this 
     problem, regards, Mike