9 replies to this topic

[Madmax]

ive gotta try and fit the lock pin for the clutch pedal, ive got the main piece in but im using a remote control car clip in the end so it doesnt fall out, i cant get my hand in the space and its really bugging me, any ideas? cheers (oh and im not up for removing the heater, it took so long to get the damn thing in there)

[dklawson]

I'm confused by the choice of words. Are you talking about removing the split and clevis pins attaching the clutch master cylinder to the pedal? If so, the easiest method I know of is to remove the driver's seat so you can be on your back when reaching up there. Extremely long needle nose pliers can be used to reach up into the space. A long screwdriver can be used to "try" to hold things in place while you fiddle with the pliers. Once you get the split pin out the clevis will be easy. I believe a common thing to do when putting it back together... is to use a hitch pin instead of the split pin.

[Guess-Works.com]

hitch pin, more commonly called R Clip

[minimadjonesy]

R clip any day! those split pins are a pain the the Ar5e!

[Bluemini]

If you think the clutch one is hard to do, try the brake one!!!

If you take your heater out and go at it from the passanger side (2 minit job, don't know why you struggled with it) you can get to the area you need to really easily. Even me with my big hands can do it no probs.

[Dan]

Just keep trying, it's all about technique and positioning. Once you have worked out a way to do it it will take you a couple of minutes every time, just practise.

[Madmax]

thanks guys appreciated, think im going to remove the heater and do it that way

[dklawson]

"R" Clip... that makes sense. Most service manuals I have include a glossary of British and equivalent American terms. There are so many new terms in common, modern terminology.

While R-clip makes sense (based on the shape) we call it a hitch pin presumably for it's use on wagon/trailer hitches. We call the worm-gear hose clamps... hose clamps. Why do you guys call them "Jubilee Clips/Clamps"?

[Dan]

It's a trade name. Jubilee make the worm drive clips and superclamp make the wire type with a screw and plate nut. Obviously there's many other makes but that's the name that stuck.

[Madmax]

the old you say tomato i say tom'ay'to kind of thing i guess

sorted anyhoo, thanks guys