Bolt instead of welding clutch pedal?

[ian_jobson]

has any one drilled the pedal and bolted through instead of re-welding the pedal? reason i ask is i have no way of getting it welded back up... done a search seen one person done it which gave me the idea, couldnt find much else...

 

[Daz_gibbo]

I did it to get me by for a few days. Would'n t leave it like it though. Get it into a garage. They'll weld it up.

 

[ian_jobson]

any reason not to leave it like it? surely its as strong as any weld would be?

 

[MikeA]

To be honest mate i'd get it welded up. Most garages will weld it for you and it shouldnt cost you too much.

Bolt solution wont really be a problem although drilling through it might weaken it a bit.

 

[Daz_gibbo]

It's the way the clip sits on the end of the rod. Allows it to swivel a certain amount inside the box section. A bolt pushing against the rod won't do the same, I reckon give it a few months and you'll have a clutch cylinder.

 

[ibiza-cupra]

ive put a 8mm bolt through mine as i recieved the wrong plastic clip from seat so i thought **** its having a good old sturdy bolt