Water dripping from clutch peddle

[z_chromozone]

I noticed a small leak in my S the other day. There was water collecting on the clutch peddle before dripping on the floor. Now there is not much and I spent so long upside down fitting my new throtal cable I am reluctant to try and find the source by investigation alone. If anyone has had a similar problem I would be greatful if you could let me know, it may save my back.

Many thanks,

Z

[homerj]

One good place to check is recess where the windscreen wiper spindle comes out. Water can collect in the dip (IIRC), and if the seal is no good, drip inside. I think there was a similar thread on here recently.

If not that, one thing to think about is whether you get most water after you've been driving in the wet, or after the car's been standing, i.e., whether the water's been blown in or dripping down.

NB

[Rower]

Are you sure it is water and not clutch fluid, wich tends to track down the pedal from the master cylinder if it is leaking ?

[peter m]

Water could be getting though the bulkhead where the clutch master cylinder mounts. You could try sealing around the master cylinder with silicon sealant. Or try adding a bead of silicon sealer above the master cylinder to divert any water away safely. I think this technique is shown in the bible.

When I repaired my master cylinder, I used plenty of sealant when reassembling just in case.

[keirangrogan]

Rower said:

Are you sure it is water and not clutch fluid, wich tends to track down the pedal from the master cylinder if it is leaking ?

peter m said:

Water could be getting though the bulkhead where the clutch master cylinder mounts. You could try sealing around the master cylinder with silicon sealant. Or try adding a bead of silicon sealer above the master cylinder to divert any water away safely. I think this technique is shown in the bible. When I repaired my master cylinder, I used plenty of sealant when reassembling just in case.

I found both of these to be true when I replaced my Master cylnder Seals.



>> Edited by keirangrogan on Tuesday 18th November 19:26

[z_chromozone]

Oh Dear, I hope its not clutch fluid. I'll check the levels and see if I can identify it either way. What does clutch fluid taste like anyway

Thanks for the replys, they will all be looked in to.

Z

[Rozza!!!]

If it was clutch fluid you would be able to smell it, it has that sort of oily smell!!

Roy.