[DeTomaso] Clutch problems

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/30/11 12 58 0, tmshinro at aol.com writes:


> When I went to start it, I pushed in the clutch pedal and was met with 
> some heavier than normal resistance which resulted in my pushing a little 
> harder (not out of line with normal practice).  I heard a snap or pop followed 
> by minimal pedal resistance.  Subsequent attempts to push the pedal have 
> minimal resistance.   I felt the snap through the pedal and my first thought 
> was that the master cylinder seals were stuck in the bore (just replace 
> the m/c and slave last summer).   I pushed the pedal down and attempted to 
> start the car with the transmission in gear and the car lurched when the 
> starter engaged.
> 

I suspect your clutch seized, and when you pushed harder, you snapped one 
or more of the three fingers.   The only way to know for sure is to yank the 
gearbox.

That is a very rare incident, but I have heard of it happening before, 
particularly in cars that aren't driven frequently.

Mike