PEDAL TO Z BAR ROD

The rod that goes from the clutch pedal to the z bar has an oblong hole at each end. The end where it goes on to the clutch pedal seams to have more slack than normal. Not sure how to explain it. When i push the pedal in it moves a little before it pushes the rod. The pedal has a round stud and the hole in the rod is oblong. I have notice some play there. The clip that holds the rod on is tight. I dont notice any play where it attaches to the z bar. Could the hole in the rod at that end be warn out ?