Clutch

[Stokoe]

Hi -

I have a 1979 242DL with 54000 km's - the car has been stored, not started,
or driven for the past 2 years - I've had to move the car to another storage
location - upon starting, I cannot put the car in gear (manual
transmission) - any idea what the problem could be? In addition, I may be
looking for a buyer - the car is in excellent condition (2 dr., dk blue, 4
spd, AM/FM cassette, pwr brakes - no snow and very little rain - all
original except for the rad) - pictures can be sent if you need -

Dennis

 

[Stephen M. Henning]

I have a 1979 242DL with 54000 km's - the car has been stored, not started,
or driven for the past 2 years - I've had to move the car to another storage
location - upon starting, I cannot put the car in gear (manual
transmission) - any idea what the problem could be?

This is a common problem on a car that has not been driven. All
surfaces become dry and the transmission linkage becomes very stiff.
However, your header of "Clutch" indicates some problem other than
putting in gear. Which is it?

 

[Gary Heston]

I have a 1979 242DL with 54000 km's - the car has been stored, not started,
or driven for the past 2 years - I've had to move the car to another storage
location - upon starting, I cannot put the car in gear (manual
transmission) - any idea what the problem could be? In addition, I may be
looking for a buyer - the car is in excellent condition (2 dr., dk blue, 4
spd, AM/FM cassette, pwr brakes - no snow and very little rain - all
original except for the rad) - pictures can be sent if you need -

No problem putting it in gear when it's not running, though; right?

Your clutch is stuck to the flywheel. Roll it out onto the street,
put it in first, start it, and drive it a bit, working the clutch
pedal occasionally. If you're in a hurry, roll it a bit and stand
on the brakes a couple of times, hard and quick.

After a bit, it'll break loose.


Gary