clutch problems

[pdiepenhorst]

I just got my first Alfa:
Spider 2000 '77.
It has been standing still for two years.
Clutch wouldn't work, seems the plates are stuck
together. Put in first gear and started, seems to loosen.
But ( always ) after having done this the problem is still there.
I can not put it in first or resverse.

Checked the cylinders and they seem to be ok and working.

Does anybody have an idea?

Thanks in advance

[conedriver]

Hi, welcome to the BB. Your problem might be a failed weld on the clutch pivot shaft. If the clutch pedal doesn't come all the way "out", search the threads for "clutch pivot shaft", and you will find lots of discussion.

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Originally Posted by pdiepenhorst I just got my first Alfa: Spider 2000 '77. It has been standing still for two years. Clutch wouldn't work, seems the plates are stuck together. Put in first gear and started, seems to loosen. But ( always ) after having done this the problem is still there. I can not put it in first or resverse. Checked the cylinders and they seem to be ok and working. Does anybody have an idea? Thanks in advance

[pdiepenhorst]

Thanks a lot, I will take a look at it.
And as you noticed already I am new, but what
a fantastic way to have all the info collected.

I will try to upload a picture of my almost ready Spider.

[pillowmeto]

You can test to see if they are stuck by putting the car in 1st gear and keep your foot on the clutch while starting the engine, if they are stuck, then the car will jump forward.

If this happens you can put the car in gear and release the parking brake, but keep someone in the car to hold down the clutch. You want the car to be able to move. Push the car forwards and backwards (rocking) to try and break that bond btwn the discs. This often helps on cars that have sat for awhile.

Hope this helps.

[pdiepenhorst]

Thanks a lot for this info, we are going to try tonight if it works.

Patrick