3200GT Clutch Adjusment

[Oneball]

The clutch on my car appears to be dragging a little, making it difficult to get into first and reverse when stationary and moving the car when in gear with the pedal fully depressed.

Is there any adjustment sequence for the pedal/slave/master cylinder?

 

[alfatwo]

The clutch on my car appears to be dragging a little, making it difficult to get into first and reverse when stationary and moving the car when in gear with the pedal fully depressed.

Is there any adjustment sequence for the pedal/slave/master cylinder?

Yes there is, the pushrod on the slave cylinder is adjustable for length
There's a factory set length for this which I can check
If everything in tolerance then its either the clutch assembly, master or slave cylinder or there air in the hydraulic system

I'd go for the clutch, as they only last about 15 to 20k

Dave

 

[Oneball]

Thanks Dave.

My little brain is thinking worn clutch too but worth checking the easy stuff first. Master cylinder is dry and reservoir full. Haven’t crawled underneath yet.

On the plus side I fixed the seat backrest motor by hitting it with a hammer!

 

[BuckRog64]

I'm surprised the clutch and seat were not picked up during the pre-sale inspection. In any event you have a warranty, although taking a hammer to the seat motor may have invalidated cover for that item!

 

[Oneball]

It was a very small hammer It just needed a light tap to free it up. I’m pretty sure I adjusted the back rest when I picked it up.

 

[marios kriticos]

Hope your enjoying your new purchase ,
If your having the problem when cold to get 1st& Reverse a lot of cars do that you need to warm the car up a bid before driving.
If it’s all the time you can adjust fairly easily.
I have driven the car you bought my self and I must say I didn’t have any problem engaging gears , also your seat adjustment was working .
This particular car has been most of the time kept in storage by the previous owner , the car will definitely benefit of some more regular driving.
If you still have problems with the gears you can call in and I will get one of my technicians to adjust for you and the only othe think it can be there is a small bush on the Pedal of that has worn or collapsed can cause the problem your reporting.
Marios

 

[dickygrace]

Marios beat me to it; I’ve also emailed the OP.

 

[Oneball]

Thanks Marios and Richard.

It’s far worse when warm. I’ve checked the pedal and there wasn’t any play so I’d assume that any bush is ok.

I’m quite convinced it’s the clutch dragging as it’ll creep when at a stop with the clutch pedal fully depressed.

If it’s ok can I give you a ring later to discuss adjustment.

JUST A QUICK NOTE TO RICHARD MARIOS AND EVERYONE ELSE READING:

I’m very happy with the car, from speaking to Richard during the purchase and knowing what Marios has done, they have been very thorough and gone over and above compared with what many “used car dealers/specialists” would do.

Like I said I think the backrest was working when I got in the car at Chester as I’m sure I adjusted it. There are bound to be many other things that go wrong or need sorting. I knew this when I purchased the car it’s done bugger all miles in the last 8 years and that always leads to issues. I think Richard and I have put almost as many miles on it in the last two weeks as the previous owner had in the last year.

Thanks again to Richard and Marios.

 

[dickygrace]

Tim, Marios will talk you through adjustment, 0161 8813463. Thanks for your understanding.

 

[Oneball]

Sorted .

So the idiot on the tools, me, was looking at the wrong bush. When Marios suggested it was the bush that had failed I looked at the parts diagram and assumed it was the pedal pivot, it wasn't, it was the bush at the end of the master cylinder rod, part 58, he was talking about. After many conversations with Richard and Marios and looking at an awful lot of things that they suggested I eventually found that the first thing Marios came up with was the right answer.

Thanks to Marios for all his time and effort and apologies for causing him and Richard two days of hassle.

 

[dickygrace]

Glad you have sorted it Tim; now you can enjoy the car. It’s as good as any out there. And a public thanks from me to Marios; always knows...

 

[conaero]

They are a sod to fit but guess Marios has already pre warned you.

Its quicker to take out the drivers seat, honest, it will save you having to be upside down head first in the footwell.

Just remember to isolate the battery before remove the seats and use a little washing up liquid to lube the bush in....swearing will commence!

 

[joeley]

Thank you.

 

[Oneball]

Thanks

Bush is out wasn't too much hassle, with the steering wheel tilted up you can see through the gap between the cowl and dash, just waiting for the new bit to arrive.

 

[Oneball]

New bush in without too much difficulty but putting the pedal back on was a right ‘mare! Seems all good now.