Re: Milano Clutch Woes

[Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>]

 >*sigh* I guess I should take the hint and admit that I don't have the
 >time, patience, money, or possibly, mechanical aptitude to deal with
 >this car.  Anyone want to buy it, and my parts car?  Will trade for
 >something boring?  (I'm located in Winston-Salem, NC).

Peter,

	I'll relay some sage advice to you, given to me courtesy of the Alfa Tech 
Hot-line, and Bill Daemke:  "Quit bitching and crying about it and get 
in there and fix it... it's not that hard."  A new MC is cheap, and you 
don't need much in the way of tools or skills to replace it.

	Tools you need:  A 6mm hex key socket.  A 3/8" universal.  A 3/8" socket 
extention and a 3/8" ratchet, a 12 mm wrench, a pair of pliers and a 
flashlight.  You should have all that already, except maybe the 6mm hex 
key socket.

	The secret is the 6mm hex key socket and universal...  because the only 
hard part about the job is removing the two bolts that hold the MC to 
the firewall.   First remove the clutch hydraulic line and hose from the 
MC.

	Now, put the driver's seat all the way back (or better yet take it out... 
it's real easy.)   Next crawl into the footwell on your back with your 
head pointing towards the pedals.

	Looking up you will see a pin that connects the clutch pedal to the 
actuator rod on the MC.   Remove the cotter pin, and disconnect the 
linkage.   Now using the 6mm hex key, universal and extension remove the 
two bolts that secure the MC to the firewall.   You'll have to work at 
it a bit, but you can do it.   Once you get the easier of the two loose 
you might be able to turn the unit a bit to make getting the second one 
out easier...

	That's it.   Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.   Although I would 
advise you to connect the clutch line first... it's easier to make sure 
the fitting threads on correctly when you can still move the MC a bit. 
Bleeding the clutch is a bit of a pain...   A MityVac hand vacuum pump 
makes the job a lot quicker.

	Actually, nevermind... It's really hard.   Better give that Milano to me.  :)

	--Mark
	--1988 Milano Verde

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