Re: groaning clutch pedal in Milano

[David Masters <david@domain.elided>]

Derek,

I had a similar problem, and tried to fix it the same way.  It
was the Clutch Mastewr Cylinder, and I had my mechanic replace
it when it started to leak shorlty after.

Cheers,
david
1989 ALFA75 Twin Spark
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Twin Spark
> 
> Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002 08:27:39 -0800
> From: "Derek Ealy" <dealy663@domain.elided>
> Subject: groaning clutch pedal in Milano
> 
> Two days ago I noticed a low pitch squeal/groan coming from the
> clutch
> pedal as I engaged (released my foot from the pedal) the clutch.
> At first
> I thought something needed lubrication, but after crawling into
> the
> footwell and spraying grease at every point which looked like it
> was
> moving the problem has not improved. Getting the nozzle up there
> was
> pretty hard so I'm not sure if I got the right angles to allow
> the lub
> into the parts which were moving.
> 
> This morning the problem seemed maybe even a little worse. I'm no
> longer
> sure that it is a lubrication problem. When standing next to the
> car
> while someone else pumps the clutch the noise sounds pretty loud.
> 
> Any ideas about what this problem may be? Suggestions?
> 
> Thanks, Derek

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