Experience Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.
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Education/Credentials ASE Master Auto with L-1 certification up to 2000
Question I was driving on the highway near my home when I downshifted and heard and felt a "pop". Now the clutch pedal will not depress at all. I figure one of the mechanical linkages between the slave/pushrod and the lever arm pin has failed. I just wanted an expert's opinion before I pull the gearbox again.
Answer Hi Tom,
Before removing the trans, you should remove the pinch bolt holding the slave cylinder in and pull it out to see if anything is wrong there first. If you can't find anything wrong there you do have to pull the gearbox since everything else is inside.
Howard
