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Re: Clutch Problem?

To: Paul Moon <pmoon@misgate.mcgh.org>
Subject: Re: Clutch Problem?
From: Martin Libhart <mlibhart@feist.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 10:58:38 -0500
If you are able to rectify the problem by pumping the clutch, then it is
air in your clutch hydraulic system, which means you probably just need
to bleed the clutch system.

Martin Libhart
1972 TR6
1970 Spitfire

Paul Moon wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I noticed on the short drive in to work this morning, my car didn't
> seem to wan't to change gear smoothly, I was getting a slight
> grinding on gear changes - (not good). However, if I pumped the
> clutch before changing gear, it was back to it's usual smooth gear
> changes. I haven't had time to look into it yet, but if anyone has
> any pointers as to where to start looking I would appreciate them.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul.
> 79 Spitfire - FM101157U
>
> P.S. Had a great time at Battle of the Brits in Michigan yesterday.
> It's the first car show I've taken my car to. My car is no show
> car, but I still had a great time, and my Spitlist logo was proudly
> on display.




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