Clutch is stuck?

[pebbles]

hey all
do any of you guys have an idea of what it means when the clutch pedal in a sprinter wont go down at all, like it goes down a couple mill but its prety much solid
keeping in mind that the car hasnt been driven in 2 years
what does it mea? and what needs fixing/replaceing and how much would this cost etc

thx in advance

[mikewestphoto]

I guess something is seized.

Check if the slave cylinder actuates the clutch form in the few mm's of travel that you have. If not either your slave or master cylinder is rusted.

[v-tec]

Hey mate im pretty sure ive got a similar thing that keeps happening.
Had a few times on track where in gear the pedel would go stiff and car would free rev... pretty sure its the throwout bearing, however id just give it a good kick and it would pop back in place. i need to get it sorted tho.

What Just half steppin said would be the best way of finding whats the problem.

[slide86]

also open a bleed screw on the slave cylinder and get someone to pump it and see if it goes down. (and fluuid comes out)

if so then you know that the hydraulics are ok.

then there is just the mechanical side of it

[pebbles]

so if i open up the bleed on teh slave and then it goes down when i pump it that means its mechanical? or the other way round?

sorry bout noobness
cheers

[slide86]

it means that the master cylinder is free to move and its probably not hydraulic related

[pebbles]

ah k
well ive decided to buy it,
probly get it next week
i keep ringing the guy to tel him il take it but hes not home

[rthy]

I am guessing the master cylender, happened to my friend. I agree with the guys though, take the slave off and see if it moves

[Dave]

i have a master cylinder if u need one champ, also have a release bearing kit if its that :)

[lachy2k3]

my 86 was waiting in my driveway for a few months waiting for an engine conversion, so wen i finally got around to it.. the engine went in and everything was ready to go.. i got in the car started, got ready to reverse, found the clutch pedal was stuck stiff so i left it.. the next day my dad fixed it.. he sed he just stomped the pedal real hard and it became loose.. :huh:

[pebbles]

well, il get the car,
try the slave thingo, try stomping n see what i can suss out
if only the guy would pick up his damn fone,
hes an old guy n hes selin it for 600 with 92xxx on the clock