Clutch problem
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Silver Spring, MD
Clutch problem
Just started having an issue with the clutch. It seems like it won't engage until I pump a few times after start up. I don't see any signs of a leeak but apparently there must be something going on with the hydrolics or vacumn? Is there any testing I can perform before having it "professionally" looked at?
Thank you
Thank you
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Houston Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Is that "engage" or "disengage"? Either way, it is probably your slave cylinder. Lots of threads on problems related to this if you search for sticking clutch. Once it works, do you continue to have problems with it?
Race Director
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From: Central Florida
Just started having an issue with the clutch. It seems like it won't engage until I pump a few times after start up. I don't see any signs of a leeak but apparently there must be something going on with the hydrolics or vacumn? Is there any testing I can perform before having it "professionally" looked at?
Thank you
Thank you
If that cures the issue, you're in better shape. If not, it's on to swapping parts that involve expense and inconvenience.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
Ranger
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Silver Spring, MD
Thanks for the replies. Actually, I started praticing Ranger's process about a month ago...perhaps too late it appears. I'll check for posts on the slave cylinder.
Thx again.
Thx again.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Metamora IL
whats the mileage, clutch and mods of your car?
If you need to change the slave, change the master as well. If you are going to change the slave, (and now the master) think about replacing the clutch while you are in there so its done.
I will warn you though CHANGE THE PILOT BEARING I took apart my drivetrain twice before I found that a 12$ bearing was causing all sorts of gear grinding /weird issues. Swapped that and VOILA all was glorious again.
See if you can team up with a local crew to knock it out. Its not tough, just a lengthy process. All I will say is buy 2 tranny jacks from harbor freight, best $100 I spent!
If you need to change the slave, change the master as well. If you are going to change the slave, (and now the master) think about replacing the clutch while you are in there so its done.
I will warn you though CHANGE THE PILOT BEARING I took apart my drivetrain twice before I found that a 12$ bearing was causing all sorts of gear grinding /weird issues. Swapped that and VOILA all was glorious again.
See if you can team up with a local crew to knock it out. Its not tough, just a lengthy process. All I will say is buy 2 tranny jacks from harbor freight, best $100 I spent!
