Thanks for the input so far.

There is no adjustment at the pedal so it appears as if I am looking at three possibilities:

1 Master cylinder worn at top of stroke therefore pushing less fluid than is needed to disengage the clutch...easy to replace, not too expensive, probably due at some stage soon anyway

2 Slave cylinder ditto...awkward job (That top bolt is virtually impossible to get a spanner on... lucky I have long fingers and the surgery to implant double joints in my wrists, elbows and shoulders was succesful. I am looking for a prosthetic hand in a two year old size.), relatively inexpensive, if it was leaking wouldn't the clutch gradually engage itself if the pedal was held down?

3 Clutch plate etc. components worn... BIG JOB!, expensive, it seems to work fine except for the low engagement problem


How does my reasoning & diagnosis sound?

Unless someone suggests otherwise I will tackle it in that order and let you know how it goes.

Thanks,

Peter

87 560SEL, 02 ML500, 93 180E