Re: Clutch Pedal Woes

[Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>]

Buchholz, Steven wrote:
> 
> > Another item to consider is the clutch pedal pressure increases as the
> > clutch disk wears. The clutch pressure plate operating lever inside the
> > transmission can also be binding/squeeking.
> >
> ... and I believe that the fact that most cars have the plastic throw-out
> bearing guide sleeve, which tends to wear and cause drag is a contibutor to
> the problem as well.  I couldn't believe how easy the clutch became on the
> 4kSQ after I replaced it!  That steel replacement sleeve should ensure that
> one contributor to difficult clutch operation will not be coming back ...
> 
> Steve Buchholz
> San Jose, CA (USA)
> 
> ... hoping to have four nicely operating clutches very soon! (2 down, 2 to
> go!  :)
Yes Sir !!!!
Pablo