Yes there are worse places to break down than a pub, a nice country pub at that!
-Mk3 98/R 8 valve GTI-
Clutch has been on its way out for a while now (see previous posts). Was gonna change it out this month. Anyway get into pub carpark just manouvering into space then *Bang* cluch pedal hits the floor and won't come back up and the car lurches forward and stalls.
Pushed the car into the space with my bird helpin (she weren't best pleased). Arranged a tow for tomorrow morn and went and had a beer or 2!!! Was thinkin about drivin it home usin the gears and no cluch, this can be easy if you get the timing and speeds matched jus right, but i really don't wanna screw the gear box too so a tow is safer.
The pedal moves fine up and down but there is no resistance and it won't spring back, so you can push it down then have to pull it back up. Looking in the engine compartment the cable seems fine and moves the arm no prob but there is no resistance. My guess is that the cluch has just fallen apart as the springs have died?!?! Could it be the master cylinder tho? The cluch has been juddering when engaging in first for ages which suggests worn springs - which is why i was gonna get it changed this month anyway.
Home now, car stuck in a village pub car park 15 miles away! Not gonna sleep tonight!!!
Any advice/help/support/ very welcomed!
Cheers guys and babes!
