[djgavboy]

My clutch pedal doesn't always rise back to the top after changing gear... What does this normally mean you alfaholics out there? Thanks in advance!

 

[coxy1]

It could just be that the floor mat has slipped to far forward and catching the clutch pedal.

 

[goram]

Yep, floor mat old boy!

 

[djgavboy]

It's definitely not the mat - it's something more sinister... Maybe a clutch ghost?

 

[Pete McK]

Check that the clutch pedal isn't sticky. The grease can go a bit sticky on the pivot.

 

[MattB159]

Mine did the same thing, there's 2 bolts that the clutch pedal/piston are mounted to, if you slacken them off slightly and pump the clutch a few times it should re-align itself then tighten the bolts. You have to be a bit of a contortionist though.

 

[Malheus]

Ford had some issues with it, change mastercylinder (I think the 159 have one at the pedal)

If not may your pressure plate be damaged..

 

[mo 156]

there was a thread here where a guy opened up the coverings below the steering wheel and found a thick, stiff cable loom that passed in front of the pedal, causing it to not release all the way. he unplugged it and routed it behind the pedal?

 

[djgavboy]

Thanks for all the input - I'll get the tool kit out and have a look. If I get to the bottom of it I'll let you know.

 

[must go faster]

Alfacapone sent me this guide and so far so good.


remove lower trim panel under steering wheel in drivers footwell, (2 plastic nuts)
- loosen the mounting bolts for the master cylinder - to allow the push rod to be manipulated
- with a large flat bladed srewdriver gently prise off the circular bush holding the pushrod onto the pedal
- clean off the old "silicon" (I think) grease, mine was bone dry
- put real olde english general purpose grease on the pivot
- put all back, tighten up fixing bolts, replace trim

Not issues for last 8 months job done!!
Hope it helps.

 

[alfacapone]

thanks for the reference "Must Go Faster"; I've also found that misalignment of the piston push rod and cylinder center line can be a minor issue.

Alfacapone