Clutch Issue

[GTV84]

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the Club, and not overly mechanically minded  . I have a 1984 GTV 2.0. which is not in the best condition but would like to spend some effort bringing it back to acceptable presentation.  At the moment I have no clutch pressure at all: when I press the clutch pedal...goes straight to the floor.
I am in Upper Caboolture and would appreciate any guidance on where the closest recommended mechanic might be who could fix this issue. Obviously will need to get the car towed to the workshop so looking for someone on the northside if possible.

Am I correct in assuming it would need to be an Alfa specific mechanic to look at this issue?

Any guidance would be most welcome

Cheers

[bazzbazz]

I can reccomend APF Motors on the north side, they specialize in Alfas.

Give Angelo a call.

Address: 472 Newman Rd, Geebung QLD 4034
Phone: (07) 3265 4914

[Paul Gulliver]

BazzBazz would be a pretty good recommendation to

[GTV84]

Thanks Paul and BazzBazz

Appreciate you flagging APF Motors bazzbazz....I note you're a mobile operation...happy to pay some travelling fee for you to have a look at the "tired" GTV...not sure if Caboolture is a bit of a stretch for you?
Cheers

[bazzbazz]

Sorry, don't normally travel that far north.

[Beatle]

Hi GTV84,

Is there any fluid in the clutch master cylinder reservoir (in the engine bay)?  There are two reservoirs, the larger is for the brakes, the smaller is the clutch.

Is the clutch slave cylinder wet with clutch fluid (under the car, on the side of the gearbox)?

Alfetta's are notorious for the seals in the master or slave cylinders failing, resulting in an inability to pressurise the fluid, and therefore no pedal pressure.   

The Master cylinder may leak/bypass internally without any fluid leaking externally.   If fluid does leak externally it can go down the inside of the firewall under the carpet with no obvious leaks visible in the engine bay.  Note that clutch/brake fluid will strip paint, so if you spill it on paint, wash off with plain water immediately and don't attempt to rub it at all.

If the Slave cylinder leaks, the leak will be externally visible.

If you have fluid, but the pedal isn't actuating the slave cylinder, you may just need to bleed the system of air.

If the pedal is moving the slave cylinder, it could be that the clutch fork/lever at the gearbox is broken, or the clutch has collapsed.  The latter is highly unlikely.   

[GTV84]

Sorry I haven't replied earlier Beatle...just returned home so will be looking at the GTV tomorrow morning.
I note your suggestions and will have a good look and let you know

Thanks again

[hammer]

Hey mate,

Aussie Brake and Clutch in Caboolture are experts in clutches - as the name suggests. I have an '84 Alfa Giulietta, and while I prefer to have all my work done by Alfa specialists, it's not always possible. Aussie Brake and Clutch rebuilt my callipers, master cylinder and booster on the giulietta and did a really good job. Give them a call if you want to get the job done locally. I live in Maleny but work in Caboolture. Cheers, Brent