Spring damper on clutch pedal
 

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Hi everyone!.....Isn't the Crossfire a great car!! I have a 2007 soft top, 46k miles.

I have a problem with the damper spring mechanism (I think that's what it is?) attached to the side of the clutch pedal in that the point of mounting above the pedal has snapped off. The metal anchor point has snapped and looks to be made of a cheap alloy....maybe due to hot/cold cycles? (heater being on then freezing nights when the car is kept outside overnight?)

My questions are...is this a common occurance....has anyone else suffered this problem?
How important is this mechanism as the clutch works ok without it?
Finally, how tricky is the fix cos it looks damn tricky to me!? (high up behind the dash)

I would be grateful to anyone who can shed light on this problem :D
Cheers all!

Re: Spring damper on clutch pedal
 

Interesting problem. I just noticed the spring on my 05 that you are talking about. I am very surprised to hear that your clutch still works!
If it were me I would try to weld it back together first, since the clutch still works for now. I would be trying to find a permanent solution as fast as possible though.
Im new to the forum so sorry I don't have any other input and good luck!

Re: Spring damper on clutch pedal
 

Hi!
Thanks for your input.....yeah, I was shocked :o! when it dropped off into the footwell thinking that the clutch might not work properly....but as it has nothing to do with the actuation of the clutch mechanism and it seems to be there purely to create a smooth pedal action (iron out the hydraulic resistance when depressing the pedal), I'll see how it goes...

Also, the broken anchor point is so high up behind the dashboard that welding it back on would be, I imagine, a massive job and costly....

If things change I'll post an update.....cheers for now.

Re: Spring damper on clutch pedal
 

Does the spring keep the pedal up and away from having the pressure pad resting on the clutch actuator. If so it would be like driving with your foot pushing on the clutch all the time.
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Re: Spring damper on clutch pedal
 

The brake and clutch pedal assembly is easily removed. it's held on by 3 13mm nuts, and then you need to disconnect the brake light switch and the brake master cylinder linkage. it's just a small clip.

Then you can have access to the mechanism, or just replace the whole assembly

Re: Spring damper on clutch pedal
 

Hi onehundred80
Yeah good point....that would induce clutch slip....but can't say I've noticed any...even under hard acceleration...I'm convinced that it's there just to make the pedal travel smooth against the hydraulics of the clutch....I think.....perhaps.....eeerrrm...??

Re: Spring damper on clutch pedal