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Clutch Problem

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So I have been working this crazy schedule and I jump in my classic mini to blow off some steam and the clutch pedal goes to the floor and sticks there. When I say it sticks I mean I can not budge it. I am asking for some guidence. I ordered a shop manuel from Mini mania but any help from my fellow club members would sure be welcome.
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I've heard of this problem before but I don't remember the fix for it :cry: I'll have to go search through NAM to find it. (BTW, you might be waiting a while for that shop manual from Mini Mania...)
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Call the guys at Mini Seven and see what they have to say about it. I use them pretty regularly.

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http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/fo ... blems.html

Here's one thread that might help... I don't know much about manuals, my Classic is an automatic..
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Depends, is it a cable clutch or a hydraulic?

These cars are not complicated to work on, however they are hard to work on - as in they're so dang small it's hard to scrunch yourself into the areas you need to to get to some parts. If it's a cable clutch, it's probably a broken cable. If it's hydraulic, it could be several things - but if the pedal's stuck down I'm betting on a linkage problem between the pedal and the master cylinder - and to see that you practically have to stand on your head under the dash. It might turn out to be easier if you remove the driver's seat first, it's only held by two bolts at the front.

Take a look and tell us what you see, or even better - post up a pic!

What part of town is the car in? I might be able to run by and take a peek at it for you.....
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Re: Clutch Problem

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If MiniMania is typically slow getting your manual to you, you are welcome to browse the one here. Want me to bring it to the Sonic gathering or send it with someone? (Not sure I can be there yet...)
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Thanks to everyone for the quick response. I will see if the manual shows up this week. If not I just might take you up on the offer.
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I'm not a big fan of Mini Mania... The first time I ordered something from them it took them 10 days to ship something with 3 day shipping I paid a bunch of money for.... And I tried them again to see if it was a one time thing...nope. Took about as long. So I buy everything now from GB Car Parts (www.gbcarparts.com) unless I can only find it at Mini Mania.
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Thank you all again for the help. I spoke to a gentleman a 7 enterprise and we diagnosed it over the phone. The green goblin is up and running. I did get my service manuel from Mini mania did'nt need it but at least now I have it.
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I am glad you got it up and running!!
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Re: Clutch Problem

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So, what was wrong?
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