> Do you by any chance use a clutch fork return spring?
No there is no spring! Ed
Cool Cat Eddie ,1 S3 GT,3 S4's, 2 S5's, 2 MK1 Tigers
Deep South Rep TE/AE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jarrid Gross" <JGross@econolite.com>
To: "Ed Esslinger" <edstiger@snowhill.com>; "Alpine List"
<alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 6:47 PM
Subject: RE: Clutch problems
> Ed,
>
> Do you by any chance use a clutch fork return spring?
> If you do, it can cause this problem.
> The clutch cover spring itself is sufficient to return the TO fork
> and the slave to a position that wont wear out the TO bearing.
> Common sense suggests the need for a return spring, but adding
> one causes the slave to require much more fluid before the
> clutch disengages becuase the slave returns well past the
> disengaged position.
>
> Jarrid
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ed Esslinger
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 4:35 AM
> To: Alpine List
> Subject: Clutch problems
>
>
> Hi Guys
> My clutch will not disengage unless the clutch pedal is all the way to
the
> floor.( the push rod is in the rear hole of the clutch arm) I have
> replaced the master cylinder same problem. I moved the slave cylinder 1/2
> inch to the rear by adding washers . It still won't disengage until the
> pedal is on the floor. The clutch system has been bled many times and
there
> are no leaks. Why is there no difference when I move the slave rearward?
Ed
> Cool Cat Eddie ,1 S3 GT,3 S4's, 2 S5's, 2 MK1 Tigers
> Deep South Rep TE/AE
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