so i went to Home Depot, got all the parts for that DIY clutch stop thing. I made it, went to go remove the old one... damn, rounded off that plastic piece of shit. Then I went at it with pliers, thought I had it, but NOPE! it was that shitty plastic disc thing breaking off from the plastic bolt in the thread or whatever. So now basically I cant get the "bolt" out of where the new clutch stop threads in. There isnt enough sticking out to grab on with pliers. Anyone have any ideas? thanks in advance for any help.
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Dan
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Good job. :up:
Drill out the center of it very carefully?! :?
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you could drill it out, but im not sure on how you'd fit the drill in behind the clutch pedal. Also, if you hit that area with a heat gun as you yank it would help I'd imagine.My mountains are better than yours.Comment
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i can barely grab onto it, so i dont know how heating it and pulling would work. Damn, this sucks. I dont have a heat gun, will a hair dryer work? thanks for the help guys.Dan
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take a dremel, cut a groove and turn it out with a plane screwdriver
This is kind of a funny problem though
My clutchstop has an allen head and the washer welded to it clears the allen so it's real easy to remove. Don't make a clutchstop unless you use something rubber on the end, or you'll sound like an old ghia when you shift ('tink')
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Does it move in the threads easily? That is, if you were able to grab it would it turn? If it's not locked in the threads, I'd dremel a slot in it and turn it out with a screwdriver. You *could* try and epoxy a stick or something to it and then turn that.Originally posted by GrueliusComment
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yea, i used one of those rubber chair leg protector things. ill try drilling it out now...
this sucks!
ken: it doesnt turn at all, its locked in the threadsDan
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Glad you're doing it though after testing my clutch stop last night?
You know it is worth it! :DComment
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alright... after 45 minutes of drilling the fuckin plastic out of the fuckin hole, then adjusting the fucker for about an hour, it's finally done. One thing though, its not really an adjustable clutch stop anymore, it's pretty much only adjustable in my garage, not by hand. there was still plastic in the threads, so i pretty much just used all my strength and forced the bolt in, its fuckin tight. THANKS for all your help everybody!Dan
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The clutch stop mod cant be made on 84 - 87 e30s right ?Comment
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Yes, it can! I have one on my 87.Originally posted by skat 325is
Dan, are you sure you got the right bolt size and thread ct. and stuff?Comment
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i dont know, I think I did. the thread may have been wrong, but what's done is done I guess. hahaDan
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