Replaced Clutch M/C & Problem solved
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From: Katy
The line is a hard line coming up from the slave into the m/c. Once the pin is removed from the m/c, the line easily pulls out and just hangs in place. Ready to go back in.
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From: Katy
When I changed the m/c, all the air was removed within 3 minutes. I continued to pump and bleed for about 15 minutes to make sure there was no air.
However, when you say it will not go into gear, it makes me think the clutch is not engaging. My bad m/c would have enough pressure to move the slave and engage the clutch, but would release after 1-2 seconds. I knew my slave was functioning properly, but the m/c was experiencing blow-by.
Let us know how you make out.
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From: Katy
Clutch is still fixed after 6 weeks and 1K miles
It's been about 6 weeks and 1K miles since I changed my m/c. Everything is working great. To recap, I started having clutch problems where the pedal would stick to the floor. I learned to live with the problem until it started getting so bad the clutch would only hold pressure for about 1-2 seconds before releasing. I replaced the m/c with a new ac delco unit and bled from the top. No problems since. I bought the part for $43 and am extremely happy it solved my problem. I did the work myself, and it took less than 2 hours. I could probably do it within an hour or less now.
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From: Hialeah FL
I bet you guys would never know what the problem was?
Loose clutch bolts!! Somehow all the clutch bolts were loose, and the slave had air in it. So it wouldn't even go into gear.
Tightened everything, bleed it good, seems to be good.
Loose clutch bolts!! Somehow all the clutch bolts were loose, and the slave had air in it. So it wouldn't even go into gear.
Tightened everything, bleed it good, seems to be good.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
did you have problems with the transmission going into gear when you had this problem?
I recently replaced my clutch, slave, and it worked fine for a week, then I started getting the pedal to the floor syndrome. Now it won't go into gear. Should I look into a new m/c?
I recently replaced my clutch, slave, and it worked fine for a week, then I started getting the pedal to the floor syndrome. Now it won't go into gear. Should I look into a new m/c?
I now have a new M/C from Fred Beans ($104) and will do my best to install it this weekend.
One thing I did different, my slave came from LAPD with the exta long bleeder hose added. Will beable to bleed from the bottom side insted of the top.
Fingers crossed, hope this will fix it!!
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
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From: Charlottesville VA
I did a M/C install today. By far, the two most difficult steps were:
1) Removing (and reclipping) the clip inside the car behind the clutch pedal. I'm 6'1 and getting my lanky arms up behind the pedals reaching for that clip with barely any light was nearly impossible for me. Reclipping it was definitely the worst.
2) Removing the cotter pin, and even worse, removing the metal sleeve that sits around the cotter pin. It wouldn't normally be that bad, but you have to squeeze your arms + nail/punch + some sort of hammer device down between the tire well and brake fluid resevoir. On top of that, if you drop the sleeve, it'll fall down onto the shielding never to be seen again. Lucky for me, I had a long, flexible magnet to pick it up.
This is definitely an install I wish I had more guidance with before starting. I think a step-by-step guide with pics would have been very helpful. But, jmiller your description sufficed. Thanks for the help and good luck to anyone attempting this in the near future. I'd be happy to answer any questions I can.
1) Removing (and reclipping) the clip inside the car behind the clutch pedal. I'm 6'1 and getting my lanky arms up behind the pedals reaching for that clip with barely any light was nearly impossible for me. Reclipping it was definitely the worst.
2) Removing the cotter pin, and even worse, removing the metal sleeve that sits around the cotter pin. It wouldn't normally be that bad, but you have to squeeze your arms + nail/punch + some sort of hammer device down between the tire well and brake fluid resevoir. On top of that, if you drop the sleeve, it'll fall down onto the shielding never to be seen again. Lucky for me, I had a long, flexible magnet to pick it up.
This is definitely an install I wish I had more guidance with before starting. I think a step-by-step guide with pics would have been very helpful. But, jmiller your description sufficed. Thanks for the help and good luck to anyone attempting this in the near future. I'd be happy to answer any questions I can.
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j miller
I had the exact same problem as you. I just reciently finished replacing the clutch master cylinder. Before this i had no clutch pressure at all and now i have some pressure and the clutch will engage but the petal gets stuck to the floor. Everyone says i have to bleed at the clutch, but I want to try bleeding it from the top like you say. you said you used a mighty vag at 10 psi? Can you describe the procedure a litte better and tell me what a mighty vac is. Sorry might be a dumb question.
alex
I had the exact same problem as you. I just reciently finished replacing the clutch master cylinder. Before this i had no clutch pressure at all and now i have some pressure and the clutch will engage but the petal gets stuck to the floor. Everyone says i have to bleed at the clutch, but I want to try bleeding it from the top like you say. you said you used a mighty vag at 10 psi? Can you describe the procedure a litte better and tell me what a mighty vac is. Sorry might be a dumb question.
alex
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From: Montara Ca
Did you use new bolts from GM or clean and re-apply blue loctite on the old bolts? That’s a incredibly scary situation, out of love for life and limb I would be checking them puppy’s every couple days for a week or two to make sure there not backing out again.
