clutch slave problems
02-20-06, 07:27 PM
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clutch slave problems
85 gsl. removed the motor, and unbolted the clutch slave from its mounting place. the system worked perfectly before unbolting it
a little while later, i mistakenly pushed in the clutch, with the clutch slave sitting freely, which i assume pushed out the pin a little too far, possibly causing air to enter the system maybe?
the master has enough fluid, it hasn't gone dry or anything.
i re-installed the clutch slave on the "new" motor, and when i tried pushing in the clutch to test it out, the clutch went to the floor with no pressure, as if the clutch slave wasn't bolted down at all. could air have entered the system somehow?
anyone? i guess i could just bleed it but it would be nice to know if pushing the clutch down when the slave wasn't bolted in was a big NO NO
nick
a little while later, i mistakenly pushed in the clutch, with the clutch slave sitting freely, which i assume pushed out the pin a little too far, possibly causing air to enter the system maybe?
the master has enough fluid, it hasn't gone dry or anything.
i re-installed the clutch slave on the "new" motor, and when i tried pushing in the clutch to test it out, the clutch went to the floor with no pressure, as if the clutch slave wasn't bolted down at all. could air have entered the system somehow?
anyone? i guess i could just bleed it but it would be nice to know if pushing the clutch down when the slave wasn't bolted in was a big NO NO
nick
02-20-06, 09:24 PM
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Air shouldn't have entered the slave unless the piston blew past the cylinder, which I don't think it can do. There should be a circlip to prevent that. First make sure the slave is mounted correctly and the rod is sitting in the divot on the clutch fork.
Have someone watch the slave and rod while the clutch is pushed in. If it moves like it should, there may be a problem with the clutch fork, tob. Reach in there and see if you can push the clutch fork by hand. If you can the tranny needs to come out.
Before you pull the tranny, check the clutch system for leaks and rebleed it until you see fresh fluid coming out of the bleeder.
Have someone watch the slave and rod while the clutch is pushed in. If it moves like it should, there may be a problem with the clutch fork, tob. Reach in there and see if you can push the clutch fork by hand. If you can the tranny needs to come out.
Before you pull the tranny, check the clutch system for leaks and rebleed it until you see fresh fluid coming out of the bleeder.
02-20-06, 09:53 PM
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If your pedal drops to the floor, I'll bet it's not the clutch or fork sticking, or you'd feel it in the pedal. If not feel on pedal, it's probably a blown clutch master or slave cylinder seal (assuming you've never lost fluid). I've replaced my slave seal twice in 65K miles.
Moral of the story, completely flush brake and clutch fluid every couple years.
Moral of the story, completely flush brake and clutch fluid every couple years.
02-20-06, 10:00 PM
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i can't release the clutch by pushing the fork by hand.
it is installed correctly
it worked perfect before i unbolted it from the tranny, and its sat 6 months like that until now
it is installed correctly
it worked perfect before i unbolted it from the tranny, and its sat 6 months like that until now
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