Mat Norris Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 Cardinal Sin I know But have just fired the 7 up for the first time this year due to moving house and the poxy clutch is wedged on. I tried the old 'up on axle stands' trick and riding the brake/clutch and throttle, but to no avail. Anyone got any top tips, as I don't fancy an engine out job after just getting it all back together. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 Drop it off a trolley jack whilst running in top gear at about 3K RPM with the clutch depressed and throttle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilsjuke Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 Coke cola if you can spray it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 This is the less brutal method! Warm the car up. Push it out onto the road and start it up in first gear with the clutch held down. Sometimes this is enough to free it off,. If it does start in first gear keep it going and drive it with the clutch down. This usually frees it off. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Joe Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 The easy way! Place rear of car on axle stands(level ground and chock front wheels. Start car in gear 2nd is good usually. Bring the revs up a bit then stamp on brake and clutch. may take a few goes and a few more revs but always works. Next time run and roll the car every week! Best wishes Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 DON'T do it on stands. If it falls off you are right in it. Drive it on a clear road, clutch down and brake hard. If you can apply throttle at the same time it helps. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 sjwb has the right method. of course - the awkward bit is going to be pulling away when you have no working clutch ❗ I guess you have to effectively bumpstart it and carry on from there 🤔 HOOPY R706KGU what's a 'hood' 🤔 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Norris Posted September 23, 2002 Author Share Posted September 23, 2002 Thanks! Will try less brutal ones first, till I get pee'd off. If all else fails I'll share a can of Coke with the car.....mmmmmmmmmmmmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 Years ago when I were a lad every single Hillman Imp (cue peels of laughter) that was parked up ready for despatch, seized its clutch. I must have freed hundreds. The starting off technique was not very elegant - but was effective. Get the motor warm, switch off, put it in first, turn the key and catch it as it fires. Kangaroo up the road and do the business. Incidently, I have driven cars home with failed clutch release mechanisms using said take-off technique. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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