Does this sound right to you?

[bigginger]

Gahh, thought I'd found something unique - it broke just beneath the nut at the clutch end, BTW. A bit of threaded rod from the DIY shop with a bend in one end makes a replacement while you get hold of the real thing...

[Onne]

should you be unfortunate enough to have a clutch failure which won't release. Perhaps less common on the Minor mechanical clutch but those with hydraulic or cable actuated clutches must know the feeling where the pedal sinks to the floor and the gears won't select. Even on busy roads (town traffic is something else) it's possible to drive home if you are used to adjusting engine speed to gear and road speed.

You certainly wouldn't get far throught the midlands during the day - you might just get 100 metres tot he next roundabout and then stop/stall and walk as you're not going to get into gear when stationary[/quote

I had this once in my company car, a Hyundai H100 it was, really horrible car btw, which had some clutch problems. When I had to stop, I just turned of the ignition. Then, if I wanted to move, I selected First gear, and then turned on the ignition. Not a nice feeling though, but it works a couple of times, until the starter moter dies

[bmcecosse]

Which is fine when it's a Company car !! Not so good when it's yours. My Classic car insurance includes FREE recovery to home from anywhere in the UK. Never had to use it - but handy to know it's there. And it's only £80 per year !

[Onne]

I pay the same. I wouldn't do it in my own car either, iunless i am on a railroad crossing, you probably know trains make BIG scratches on cars

[Pyoor_Kate]

To achieve this properly takes practice knowing the correct amount of engine revs for it to happen without a crunch of gears.

Although I know the mechanics of the technique to double de-clutch, I've never got the hang of it, mostly because Rebecca's the first car I've had where I've needed to, and I can't bear to practice. I've got it spot on a few times, but the occasions when I've not have put me off the idea of practicing, at least until I think her gearbox is worn out, then I'll probably have a bit more of a practice.

[Willie]

Kate, yes it sure puts your teeth on edge when you get it wrong,
and you have a feeling for the car! In the days when you had no
choice it was a source of pride to get it just right.(especially on an
Austin 7 where the difference between clutch on and clutch off was
about 1/4 of an inch)! I stick to the rule that you never engage
1st whilst moving.