Chimaera pedal block

[GJ1]

Dear forum members, I bought a Chimaera 500 v 1999 last week. In the garage selling it, the clutch felt too deep, so before driving off, the master and slave clutch cylinder were renewed and de-aired (is that English?).
Unfortunately I had to call my wife to tow me last 10 km home. The clutch pedal was disappearing again.

It turned out that the shaft of the clutch ppedal is broken, or the weld of the pedal onto the shaft.
I have to take out now the pedal box.

Question 1: can I take out the pedal box without removing the steering column
Question 2: I probably should disconnect all hydraulic connections to the Al collection block?
Question 3: if disconnecting brake and clutch pipes, would it be sufficient to quickly cap the tubes or should I try to get all fluid out of the reservoirs before starting
Question 4: how do I convince my wife that it is a very good car

[Goaty Bill]

GJ1 said:

Dear forum members, I bought a Chimaera 500 v 1999 last week. In the garage selling it, the clutch felt too deep, so before driving off, the master and slave clutch cylinder were renewed and de-aired (is that English?).
Unfortunately I had to call my wife to tow me last 10 km home. The clutch pedal was disappearing again.

It turned out that the shaft of the clutch ppedal is broken, or the weld of the pedal onto the shaft.
I have to take out now the pedal box.

Question 1: can I take out the pedal box without removing the steering column
Question 2: I probably should disconnect all hydraulic connections to the Al collection block?
Question 3: if disconnecting brake and clutch pipes, would it be sufficient to quickly cap the tubes or should I try to get all fluid out of the reservoirs before starting
Question 4: how do I convince my wife that it is a very good car

We generally describe removing the air as 'bleeding' (same for brakes).

I had this happen to mine. The local garage (not TVR) was able to fix it (by welding) in about 2 hours.
Mine is still ok after 3-4 years.

I am sorry, I can't help with questions 1-3, but on question 4, the answer is; "stop worrying about it"
If you are convinced, it must be true

Good luck!

[carsy]

Yes the pedal box will come out without removing the steering column. If you unscrew the clutch pedal completely off, (rubber pad bit), and remove the clevis pin so that the pedal arm is completely free. This allows enough room to manouvre the box over the steering column and out.

Having said that, i`m sure you could get the clutch master out without touching the pedal box.

[GJ1]

thanks Carsy, thanks Goaty Bill, will continue next weekend, Gerry

[Pink_Floyd]

carsy said:

i`m sure you could get the clutch master out without touching the pedal box.

Yes you can remove the clutch master cylinder without undoing the pedal box.

[SSPPGG]

you mention you purchased from a garage. will they not repair for you?

is it the shaft of the pedal box that is broken, or just the connection on the clutch cylinder to the pedal?

[GJ1]

Dear SSPPG,

it is the shaft of the pedal, or the welding of the pedal onto the shaft, that I cannnot see without taking out the pedal box.
and yes, probably the garage will repair, but then I have to transport back on a trailer, and I want to improve the box, by adding
brass bearings on the main pedal shaft and take out all play