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2012/02/18 12:08:44 (permalink)
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Clutch release lever bending/cracked?

Hi guys, ive got a mk2 2L with 4 speed, and over the space of two days my clutch pedal started to drop to the floor, to a point where i couldnt engage the clutch far enough to stop power going to the wheels, wasnt much fun seeing it was peak hour traffic.
 
My first thought was that a strand in the cable had snapped, stretching it, so i bought a new cable. This didnt fix the problem, and ive kept adjusting it and adjusting it and now im at the end of the thread. Its got a new clutch, so the only thing i can put it down to is a bending clutch release lever?
 
Am I on the right track?
 
I thought if trying to weld it, but id rather find one thats fine and just replace it. I found a tf cortina at upullit with 2L and 4 speed, is this the same box? Would the release lever be the same?
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
Thanks
Ryan
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    Re:Clutch release lever bending/cracked? 2012/02/18 12:41:21 (permalink)
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    G'Day Ryan,
    Where are you located?
     
    I reckon I've got one you could have, save your effort pulling one out at U-Pull-It.
     
    I'm down South.
     
    Cheers,
    Rhys
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    Re:Clutch release lever bending/cracked? 2012/02/18 17:44:36 (permalink)
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    Thanks Rhys, youre a life saver!
     
    Im in Blair Athol, so not very close, but i dont mind driving, pulling one gearbox out is better than two!
     
    Ive sent you a pm
     
    Thanks,
    Ryan
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    Re:Clutch release lever bending/cracked? 2012/02/18 17:44:47 (permalink)
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    One part worth buying new, if you uprate the clutch.

    What you think about, you bring about.
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    Re:Clutch release lever bending/cracked? 2012/02/18 17:51:37 (permalink)
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    Thanks for the help, the clutch is just a standard replacement, i figure a second hand one will do for now, if it happens again then i may as well get a new one.
     
    Ryan
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    Re:Clutch release lever bending/cracked? 2012/02/18 19:04:11 (permalink)
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    Hi,
     
    The clutch release lever is a common issue, I have had several crack and bend. What ever you put back in make sure you strengthen it. Even if you just run some weld along that area.
     
    Cheers,
     
    Damion
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    Re:Clutch release lever bending/cracked? 2012/02/18 19:09:32 (permalink)
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    Thanks Damion,
     
    I might add some metal to brace the one i get so it wont give me any hassle in the future. I want to get one to know the exact shape it should be rather than guess with the one i have.
     
    Cheers,
    Ryan
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    Re:Clutch release lever bending/cracked? 2012/02/23 02:22:08 (permalink)
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    Well i now have a new clutch lever thanks to Rhys/2lt_Scort! He even re-enforced it for me which i am thrilled about.
     
    Im going to have a go at swapping it over in a couple of days with the help of a mate, it will be interesting to see where it was bent.
     
    Thanks everyone for your help, its really appreciated!
     
    Ryan
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    Re:Clutch release lever bending/cracked? 2012/02/23 13:15:56 (permalink)
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    you may need to look at the other end  where it pivests on the bell houseing i had one wear at the bell houseing and made a bolt and washer  to locate  it it here - - if you weld them use a welding rod for spring steel - -

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