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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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rx4/TII clutch problemt

Hi, i recently installed a new clutch in my rx4 that has a 1990 Turbo motor in it. I bought the heavy duty clutch from mazda trix and now the clutch grabs real close to the floor and i can get it in gear with the engine running. I have all new parts in the clutch. It used to be smooth a silk but the clutch slipped when the boost kicked in. anyone esle have this problem with a conversion, i am thinking i might need a bigger clutch master.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan Moore
Hi, i recently installed a new clutch in my rx4 that has a 1990 Turbo motor in it. I bought the heavy duty clutch from mazda trix and now the clutch grabs real close to the floor and i can get it in gear with the engine running. I have all new parts in the clutch. It used to be smooth a silk but the clutch slipped when the boost kicked in. anyone esle have this problem with a conversion, i am thinking i might need a bigger clutch master.
if you have lots of free clutch play you may need to adjust the master cyl push rod under the dash , JMO . Gerald m.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gerald m
if you have lots of free clutch play you may need to adjust the master cyl push rod under the dash , JMO . Gerald m.
I have adjusted the rod, added length to it, and the pedal just goes right back to the same spot. it makes no difference at all. I have spent hours trying to adjust and bleed, and pulled the tranny out 4 times now.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Might just be a bad clutch master cylinder. Pretty common issue. I had the same thing happen to me with my Rx-4.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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^^^ Buggy is right they do give problems they are not that much money. I would do both master and slave with new hose .. lets face it they are like going on 20 years old .
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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This will solve your issues. Trim to fit and you will be all set.
Wilwood 260-3376 Wilwood Combination ''Remote'' Master Cylinder Kit
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