Clutch problem

[Norv]

The clutch pedal on my chim has gone to the floor, although I can just use it to get a gear it's not right, could it be a cable problem?


Norv...

[kevin63]

It could be your actuating arm that has pierced through at the pivot point.
Under the gearbox should be a large inspection hole where you can see if this is the case.
If this has happened and you need to get it to the garage you can slip a small plate (spoon shaped) over where it's gone through the arm, this should give you your clutch back for the trip.
It's always a good idea to grease the point where it pivots on a yearly basis to stop this for happening.

[carsy]

Check the fluid level in the master cylinder. If its low then try and ascertain where it has leaked from.

[Simon says]

carsy said:

Check the fluid level in the master cylinder. If its low then try and ascertain where it has leaked from.

+1.

[bam50]

Hi John,

check out this info I added after I had the same problem:-

Chimaera No Clutch - Info for Others

Regards BAM50

[Norv]

Had brake fluid changed last week could that of made the clutch go funny? Is it connected to the brake master cylinder?

Norv...

[kevin63]

Norv said:

Had brake fluid changed last week could that of made the clutch go funny? Is it connected to the brake master cylinder?

Norv...

Both are separate. The clutch fluid is under the dome back cover in the drivers wing and the brake fluid is the cap on top of the wing.

[Norv]

Just seems funny how its gone strange now! Was fine before an only ad it 3 weeks :-/

[Norv]

Just seems funny how its gone strange now! Was fine before an only ad it 3 weeks :-/

[deeen]

Slow leak as above? Full to empty in 3 weeks?

[Norv]

Right o. Al have a look at that then. Cheers...

[Simon says]

Norv said:

Just seems funny how its gone strange now! Was fine before an only ad it 3 weeks :-/

Not funny, but certainly possible and not unheard of

[Norv]

Defo leaking! Put some fluid in and clutch working again. Have it sorted next week :-/ cheers PHers

Norv...