Doblo New boy here with a question

[Cornishman]

Just bought my first ever Fiat so brand new to the forum & only slightly confused!

I picked up a Doblo 1.9D in Wales last week. The 200 mile journey home went well, only problem was a creaky clutch pedal.
On investigation I found the plastic ‘push rod’ into the master cylinder was fractured and close to snapping in two.
I have the replacement cylinder ready to go but any tips before I start would be welcome. Access under the bonnet is about nil.
Do I need to remove the battery and tray to get to bleed nipple? Is ‘reverse bleeding’ the best way as I read elsewhere that it can be a bu***r to bleed.
Many thanks for any help and if I’m posting in the wrong place forgive me!

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi and welcome

Not a job Ive done..

But virtually all modern FIATs will use similar kit : 2008 'on

The 500 and Panda sections are probably busiest for this kind of job


SEARCH works well in 'advanced'..

Just type in 'bleeding clutch' then choose which section you want.. or the whole forum

Charlie

 

[Cornishman]

Thanks Charlie, I’ll go and have a look. Cheers.

 

[SIimJim]

Thanks Charlie, I’ll go and have a look. Cheers.

How did it go? Mine snapped this afternoon on my way home from shopping, it's the plastic rod type but the only replacement I can seem to find is a Valeo metal rod type.

Which did yours have and how much hell am I going to be in ?

 

[Cornishman]

How did it go? Mine snapped this afternoon on my way home from shopping, it's the plastic rod type but the only replacement I can seem to find is a Valeo metal rod type.

Which did yours have and how much hell am I going to be in ?

Hi, I bought the Valeo replacement master cylinder for £44. The metal rod is (thank god) interchangeable with the plastic one. It was a bu**er of a job but I managed it in the end and didn’t need to bleed the system so that was a bonus!
I didnt remove the drivers seat but I’m sure it would’ve helped.
I removed the two 10m bolts which gives a bit of movement to slide out the plastic retaining clip (which is hard as the bright metal bracket is in the way, I think it can be swung upwards but I didn’t need to). Once the clip is out the pressure was more than I’d expected even with the screwdriver I’d inserted into the clips slot to hold it. I then just replaced the plastic rod with the metal one and replaced the clip (from the other side in case I ever have to remove it again). I hope all that makes sense.

 

[SIimJim]

Oh good I ordered one last night and very happy to know I can just replace the rod thanks for your help bud