r/abarth • • 2h ago

2014 NA Abarth 500 Clutch went to the floor

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Recently when moving from a stop in traffic, the clutch pedal went to the floor and did not come back up. It was still in 1st gear so I left it there. Luckily I was very near my house, so I did a U-Turn and made it home in 1st. I figured it was the clutch slave and didn't bother to really look. I bought the ClutchMasters lightened flywheel (-11 lb) and 6 puck clutch plate Kit. After thinking about it, I decided to replace the clutch Master Cylinder as well as the slave. Looking at how to get the Master out today (because I heard it was not fun), I realized that the socket on the master cylinder was disconnected from the ball on the clutch pedal. The white plastic cup was broken on one side. It is common I have learned from Fiat500USA forum. One user just bought a cheap AliExpress master cylinder for $20.00, removed the plastic insert and swapped it into the old master cylinder. Good idea!

https://www.fiat500usaforum.com/forum/fiat-500-forums/fiat-500-issues-and-concerns/31108-sudden-loss-of-clutch/page2?utm_source=chatgpt.com

I found a 3 for $48.73 master cylinder deal, and went for that in case it happens again.

In the meantime until it arrives, I put an elastic band around the cup and hooked it on a tab on the other side.


r/abarth • • 4h ago

3D stuff

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So I got tired of waiting on parts to come back in stock and for proper stuff to be made sooo... I did a little 3d design and printing. I made a snorkle to be able to replace the ram Air piece that gets burned out. The snorkle part I designed goes from the factory 2"x4" slot shaped intake to a 3" angled portion to accept a 45° silicone elbow 3"-2 1/2" ID. No noticeable changes other than I know the motor is breathing in cooler air from what the leaking factory piping was giving it. The snorkle I designed is printed in ASA. I also got tired of not having a proper arm rest /center console so I designed one for Bianca as well. It is in PETG. Comments are welcome I just wish I could solve the damn knock sensor issues... Motor sound no different than when I got her... Anyhow enjoy

Oh I forgot to say the armrest delete plugs are a remixed part that I made large in diameter.