RE: can't free up clutch on a 115... 164S still FS :)

[Antonio Rosciglione <ajr666@domain.elided>]

Jan,

I had the same happen to a former GTV of mine.  Since mine was not 
registered/insured and I lived on a busy street I could not use the 
previously mentioned drive with the clutch pedal in.  
What I did was get the rear end up on jack stands (place them under the 
axle not the body).  Next I chocked the front wheels.  Then I started 
the car in first gear.  With the clutch depressed I heal and toed the 
gas and brakes, braking abruptly for very short periods.  This did the 
trick.  I do warn you that if you dont have a good set of jack stands 
and a nice flat concrete floor that this is a bit of a dangerous trick.

Good luck,
Antonio
Alfaless in Astoria


> Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:06:49 -0600
> From: "jan ben" <searover83@domain.elided>
> Subject: can't free up clutch on a 115...  164S still FS :)
>
> Hi all,
>
> haven't been able to drive my "new" '74 gtv yet.. I got it running OK, but I
> can't free up the clutch, which got stuck from sitting too long.  I tried
> starting it in gear to no avail.   Any other tricks?   I was thinking maybe
> try to spray some Kroil or other rust solvent thru the bell access,  but dunno
> if I can get enough on the splines by the clutch plate.. whatcha think?
> TIA,
> Jan in NJ
>
> PS.. still FS the164S, '91 133k miles.. $3500?
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