clutch question

Robbie Wilson wrote:
> i'm looking at an '87 bmw 325i convertible with a 5 spd transmission and
> have only driven newer stick shift cars. On this car the clutch didn't
> engage til maybe half an inch before the pedal was all the way out. what
> does this mean if anything? worn clutch, stretched cable? thanks for any
> responses, Robbie

No cable used - it's hydraulic and may need bleeding.. can we assume you
mean it doesn't disengage or re-engage with the pedal 1/2" from the
floor? Could be air in the hydraulics, or could be a worn clutch. If
it's the clutch figure $1,000 to have it done, about $300 in parts to DIY.
 >> Stay informed about: clutch question 

The car is still driveable haven't gotten a chance to drive it myself but
everything works. does that mean just a worn clutch?

"admin" wrote in message

> Robbie Wilson wrote:
>> i'm looking at an '87 bmw 325i convertible with a 5 spd transmission and
>> have only driven newer stick shift cars. On this car the clutch didn't
>> engage til maybe half an inch before the pedal was all the way out. what
>> does this mean if anything? worn clutch, stretched cable? thanks for any
>> responses, Robbie
>
> No cable used - it's hydraulic and may need bleeding.. can we assume you
> mean it doesn't disengage or re-engage with the pedal 1/2" from the floor?
> Could be air in the hydraulics, or could be a worn clutch. If it's the
> clutch figure $1,000 to have it done, about $300 in parts to DIY.
 >> Stay informed about: clutch question 

It could.

The odds are good that the clutch is worn, that's why it does not catch
until the last 1/2 inch of travel. It could be out of adjustment, but I'll
stick with the clutch as my first choice.





"Robbie Wilson" wrote in message

> The car is still driveable haven't gotten a chance to drive it myself but
> everything works. does that mean just a worn clutch?
>
> "admin" wrote in message
>
>> Robbie Wilson wrote:
>>> i'm looking at an '87 bmw 325i convertible with a 5 spd transmission and
>>> have only driven newer stick shift cars. On this car the clutch didn't
>>> engage til maybe half an inch before the pedal was all the way out. what
>>> does this mean if anything? worn clutch, stretched cable? thanks for any
>>> responses, Robbie
>>
>> No cable used - it's hydraulic and may need bleeding.. can we assume you
>> mean it doesn't disengage or re-engage with the pedal 1/2" from the
>> floor? Could be air in the hydraulics, or could be a worn clutch. If it's
>> the clutch figure $1,000 to have it done, about $300 in parts to DIY.
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: clutch question 

Clutch is operated by a hydralic system with no adjustment. This is
most definitely a worn clutch.

On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:15:14 -0700, "Jeff Strickland"
wrote:

>It could.
>
>The odds are good that the clutch is worn, that's why it does not catch
>until the last 1/2 inch of travel. It could be out of adjustment, but I'll
>stick with the clutch as my first choice.
>
>
>
>
>
>"Robbie Wilson" wrote in message
>
>> The car is still driveable haven't gotten a chance to drive it myself but
>> everything works. does that mean just a worn clutch?
>>
>> "admin" wrote in message
>>
>>> Robbie Wilson wrote:
>>>> i'm looking at an '87 bmw 325i convertible with a 5 spd transmission and
>>>> have only driven newer stick shift cars. On this car the clutch didn't
>>>> engage til maybe half an inch before the pedal was all the way out. what
>>>> does this mean if anything? worn clutch, stretched cable? thanks for any
>>>> responses, Robbie
>>>
>>> No cable used - it's hydraulic and may need bleeding.. can we assume you
>>> mean it doesn't disengage or re-engage with the pedal 1/2" from the
>>> floor? Could be air in the hydraulics, or could be a worn clutch. If it's
>>> the clutch figure $1,000 to have it done, about $300 in parts to DIY.
>>
>>
 >> Stay informed about: clutch question