[Bernie]

Hello.
I have a 240D 1979 manual.
Yesterday I wanted to use my car but when I tryied to put it in gear : first, the clutch pedal went to the floor very easily and stayed there.
second, I could not get it in gear.
I'm writing to you from Québec city, where it is actually -25 degrees Celcius.
Could the cold weather caused that problem ?

Do you know what could be my problem ?
Please answer me as soon as possible.

Thank you.

 

[catboy]

I have a similar problem on my 220, but I havent looked into it yet; will be fixing this weekend.

I think it could be a leak in the servo, or possibly the master cylinder gone. First check if there are any leaks anywhere; that would indicate there is either a burst hose or a cylinder leaking. I would expect the cold is a factor in it failing, however just as an acceleration of a rubber component perishing, rather than the initiation of the failure

If I come across any info that might be useful this weekend, I will let you know

b []

 

[Doug Debbe]

I had that problem in my 280 SL. Repalce the master and slave cylinder if hydo. clutch Piston seals dry out

 

[wbain]

The hose from the slave cylinder to the pipe mounted on the chassis is kinked. Loosen the pipe to hose connection and let the hose settle, then retighten.