As we reach February, I have now replaced the clutch-control-pipe, tried to re-bleed the line and there is no shift in the problem. You can see in the photos that I have used a mixture of two parts, but this was not the way to do it. I decided to purches a genuine, full, control-pipe and it just fitted on with ease. Reflecting on this, I think I may know what it is. The symptoms are as follows:
- Spongy and low clutch pedal.
- Little resistance.
- No ability to put her into gear.
These add up to more than just the need to bleed it, ot back-bleed her to get an airlock out. I am predicting that I have a big bill ahead of me. The gear-box will need to be removed so that the slave-cylinder can be changed.On the Vivaro, this is within the housing of the box, so the whole thing has to come off. I can’t do this on my drive, so will need professionals to help me. Sad times for my darling Vyv, but she will roll again. The engine is fantastic, so I won’t give up. As it is off, I might opt to swap the box for a reconditioned one and a new clutch, too. It ‘might’ just be worth it! There you go, a few images and an update to keep it journaled.
Extra: Just noticed that this post will go out on Friday 13th! Seems quite apt!
Extra Extra: By the time this post is released, it will have been several days since Vyvyan went into the garage. The doctor has said that she needs a new pedal-assembly. Sadly, this is going to take more than two weeks, so Vyvyan is off the block for a little while longer. Aside from this, I am going to change this post, and future Vyvyan-based writing to be part of a collection that will now be known as, ‘The Vyvyan Diaries.’ More updates will come when I know more.
