320i clutch issue

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borisdblade
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:16 pm

I tried getting the cabby out of the garage for the first time this year and the clutch won't engage. The pedal feels really soft and there is hardly any resistance. I can't get any gears at all. It was fine before I put it away for winter. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Brianmoooore
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:36 pm

What's the level like in the clutch fluid reservoir?
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borisdblade
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Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:21 am

Not sure exactly sure which is the clutch fluid resevoir. I dont have a manual and I'm waiting for a haynes landing from ebay. If its the one on the LHS of the inlet manifold near the battery, the lid looks like it has got very hot at some point and has gone all brittle. It crumbled in my hand as I undid it. Couldn't see any fluid in there but theres no leaks on the garage floor either.
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Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:38 am

i have the haynes manual on pdf if anyone wants a copy, pm me and i'll sort out a copy, probably best to email you it.

Got another repair manual, in a sorry state, want soaking wet, just dried out so am going to scan that in and hopefully have a decent copy of that one too.
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borisdblade
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Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:49 pm

Thanks for the advice guys :D
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