911 SC clutch pedal effort too hard

Hello sir,

My car is a 1982 911 SC, photo enclosed. It was parked for 2013 and 2014, and I recently brought it out again. With a new battery, it started almost on first crank. It has 155,000 miles on the engine, burning one quart of oil per about 2000 miles.

The transmission shifts very well in all gears. However, I find the pedal extremely hard to push.

Is it likely that my helper spring is shot ?
Even more, is it possible that previous owner removed the helper spring entirely ?

Again, I repeat that the transmission shifts very well, but the clutch pedal is very hard to press.

I should also mention that I have raised my pedal level by taping a wooden block on top of it, so that I would not have to press so far with my leg. It has worked well for me for about 4 years now.

Your comments are much appreciated, and so is your extraordinary web site. When I can, I give my business even though I am 5000 miles away in Eastern Canada.

Thanks.



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[Casey at Pelican Parts]

Sweet ride!!
Most likely time to replace the clutch cable.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_clutch_cable/911_clutch_cable.htm


- Casey