Re: Can't shift gears while driving anymore?
I agree with your assessments, as I have had similar experiences.
I have two other cars that are stick too, besides my XF, an 88 IROC (hydralic clutch) and 85 GT Mustang (cable clutch). I have experienced slipping clutches, hydraulic failure, and broken clutch cables.
-- With the hyraulic problem, the clutch pedal becomes very soft as if it has air.
-- With the broken clutch cable, the pedal just becomes totally loose.
-- A slipping clutch is just a worn out disc, and you don't feel much problems through the clutch pedal per say, but you hear/see the engine rpm's go up and the car not move in conjunction with the sound.
I have never experienced an impossible clutch pedal to move/push? At first I thought it was the hydraulic system, but then I recalled it goes soft instead of stiff, and I did not see any leaks in the master clutch cylinder, the slave clutch cylinder is actually by the pressure plate in the bellhousing, so I can't do a visual yet?
The clutch kit's (pressure plate, disc) for the XF are f'n expensive! $650 is the cheapest I've found? Pretty expensive, considering they aren't performance anything like that!
But I like your advice, I'll likely put it on stands and take it apart before buying parts. I kinda wanted everything in hand before I start, but your reasoning changed my mind.