Yeah, i drive a 93 chevy s10 the 2.8, 6 cil. my clutch is getting soft so i moved the preasure plate back a little bit to get some peddle clearance see if it would tighten up a bit, but it did not, i can grab all the gears but it gets softer as i drive. is my clutch goin out?
2007-02-22 10:09:04 · 8 answers · asked by gerch77 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
a 93 s10 i believe it has a hydraulic clutch if so check the fluid if its low check for leaks if it is a cable clutch the pressure plate is getting weak
2007-02-22 11:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I understand - you moved the pressure plate?!?! You are talking about pressure plate, right? That's the thing that is bolted to the flywheel? That's what is called pressure plate.
How can it possibly be moved? Oh, I see - you can (thoretically) insert washers between the pressure plate in the flywheel BUT(!) first, it would require trans and pressure plate removal - why not to replace it if it's out? and second, it will only increase clearance between the pressure plate and the flywheel thus causing slippage.
OK, let's get serious here.
I have no choice but to make assumptions because I don't know what "soft clutch pedal" is, I have heard this term (and know what it means) when it comes to brakes but clutch....
So, - apparently - it takes less effort to push the clutch pedal. Is shifting normal - any grinding in reverse? If not, there is not air in the system, and clutch is not dragging. Good.
Now, is clutch slipping? - it usually starts in high gear. What I mean under "slipping" is: engine RMP increases while vehicle speed does not follow.
Well, in any case - unless you can outline your question in a more precise manner - you need to replace the following components: throwout bearing, clutch disk and pressure plate - don't move it anywhere - replace!
2007-02-22 10:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably the hydraulic system. the master cylinder and slave cylinder are common problems. As long as you can still change gears ok, the clutch is still ok. If the hydraulic system continues to worsen, you will likely be unable to change gears easily and have to shut the engine off to get it in gear. This is because the hydraulic system is not allowing enough travel for the clutch to release. If you can still change all gears, then the fingers on the clutch cover are probably getting weak. This means a new clutch.
2007-02-22 10:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by bbking48507 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahhh, Daniel-son, I too am curious as to how you moved the pressure plate back 'just a little'. do tell us, grasshopper, how this was accomplished so we, the unenlightened, may bask in the joy of your wisdom. Well, seriously guy leave the wrenching to those who know, and understand the workings of vehicles. Replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing, possibly the pilot bearing too.
2007-02-22 16:36:01 · answer #4 · answered by Burts chevy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 16:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the master or slave cylinder is failing.
2007-02-22 10:13:25 · answer #6 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too am curious how you moved your pressure plate.
Care to enlighten us ?
2007-02-22 10:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by Skull 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder.
2007-02-25 12:10:58 · answer #8 · answered by racingirl14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋