Clutch question
04-13-2008, 01:22 AM
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Clutch question
ok so i just got new clutch kit, flywheel, and slave cylinder installed and i have been babying the fuck outta the car and i hit 404 miles today and i go to push the clutch in and shift and the clutch wont engage. the engine dies so i had to syncro my way home. the only fucking thing i didnt change was the master cylinder. any ideas? would this be a problem caused by a master cylinder goin bad? how could i troubleshoot this? need help asap. thanks
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04-13-2008, 05:19 AM
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Re: Clutch question
So, the clutch was working fine for 400+ miles then this happen?
It could be a few things:
1. Tranny fluid is low
2. The pressure plate is junk
3. Throw out bearing failure
4. Rod end adjustment required (less likely since it worked before... but take a shot at it and adjust it)
Goodluck
It could be a few things:
1. Tranny fluid is low
2. The pressure plate is junk
3. Throw out bearing failure
4. Rod end adjustment required (less likely since it worked before... but take a shot at it and adjust it)
Goodluck
04-13-2008, 09:45 AM
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Re: Clutch question
yea i took off then right after i took off i went to shift and the pedal felt a lot looser. then i couldnt get into second and the car died when i tried to put it back in first and it wouldnt go. the pedal feels a lot looser then it should be and its a brand new act heavy duty clutch kit (with new pressure plate and everything) and act streetlite flywheel.
04-13-2008, 09:56 AM
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Re: Clutch question
ok so i was just checking the car and i was lookin at the master cylinder and i really didnt kno what to look for but i checked the slave cylinder and the slave cylinder is still working properly. that means that the master cylinder is still working properly right?
04-13-2008, 12:00 PM
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Re: Clutch question
i had a very similar problem with my 92 si. where the clutch pedal is, right behind it, there is some sort of cyclinder. i dont know the actual name, but mine was beyond busted and i replaced that. problem solved. i would suggest looking there.
04-13-2008, 06:38 PM
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Re: Clutch question
i checked it. thats the master cylinder. it doesnt look broken but i dont really kno how to check it. the pedal feels normal when the car is off but when i start it up it doesnt feel right and doesnt engage. ideas very welcome.