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USMUCL
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APR 29, 05:16 PM
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So, I'm taking a rare cruise in the Fiero today and, while shifting, I hear and feel a snap in the clutch pedal. It goes to the floor.
I pulled over and found the master cylinder rod was off the clutch pedal. Looks like the bushing broke. I was grateful that it was just a 31 year old dried out piece of plastic. I was able to slide the rod back on the pedal and get her home, but it won't stay on unless I'm extremely gentle with the clutch pedal.
The Fiero Store sells it (https://www.fierostore.com/Product/Detail.aspx?s=64900&lp=64358), but I would rather not wait on shipping. Does anyone know if this piece is something that any of the auto chain stores carry?
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MadProfessor8138
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APR 29, 07:16 PM
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You're going to be hard pressed to find that part anywhere other than a Fiero parts supplier or stealership.
I'm sure that bushing was probably used on a dozen different cars but it's still probably going to be a specialty item......try the local parts stores but don't get your hopes up.
There should be a keeper that goes on the outside of the rod to hold the rod on the shaft from the pedal and not let it pop off.
I don't think the bushing is meant to hold the rod on,it's just there to let the rod pivot on the shaft.
The shaft on my car has a hole drilled in it for a Cotter pin,snap pin.....I've heard it called numerous things.
Check the shaft on your pedal and see if there is a little hole drilled in it.
Someone may have forgotten to put the keeper back on and it allowed the rod to move on the bushing and shaft causing it to wear.........[This message has been edited by MadProfessor8138 (edited 04-29-2017).]
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USMUCL
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APR 29, 08:47 PM
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You sure about the hole and pin? I'll look again, but I "think" the bushing holds it on with a click. I don't think there is a hole for a retaining pin.
There is a Dorman version of the bushing, #74014, but not sure it will work ....
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fierofool
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APR 29, 09:02 PM
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I have a pushrod with bushing I will ship priority mail, for $13. Ship on Monday and you will have it Wednesday. TFS price will be $13 plus shipping and handling.
I accept Paypal. There should be a small hairclip holding it on. Check ylur floor carefully. It could have gone behind the carpet. A cotter key will substitute well.
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fierofool
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APR 29, 09:05 PM
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You are right. Your pedal dkesn't have a clip. The dogs on the bushing snap into the groove.
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MadProfessor8138
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APR 30, 02:26 AM
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I have a clip on mine that holds everything on the shaft....
Did the previous owner drill mine ?
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olejoedad
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APR 30, 07:39 AM
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IIRC, there are two diameters of the post, depending on year.
Perhaps the retaining system varied between designs.
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USMUCL
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APR 30, 09:53 AM
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I'm betting Olejoedad is right on the money.
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Rodney
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APR 30, 09:58 AM
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This style of clutch pedal seems to be really rare in a Fiero. I've always wondered of the clutch pedal in FWD cars is the same as in a Fiero? Maybe these were used in some FWD cars of that same era?
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Blacktree
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APR 30, 10:19 AM
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There were in fact two different retention mechanisms. One is the plastic snap-on clip pictured above. The other is metal retention clip. [This message has been edited by Blacktree (edited 04-30-2017).]
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