The problem is not literally the clutch. It is more along the lines of the slave/master cylinders. Both are almost brand-new. When I let the clutch up just an inch, maybe less, I am already moving. Also, while I am driving I have a very difficult time shifting into the next gear. My slave cylinder doesn't seem to be engaging as much as it should. I have had this problem before, which is why I replaced the cylinders. I have bleed it, and then I completely emptied it and started over by filling it and pumping it full again.
What else should I do?
2007-03-21 12:14:39 · 9 answers · asked by dicanus1 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The problem is not the clutch. If it were bad It would be slipping and causing me a completely different set of problems.
2007-03-21 12:22:12 · update #1
It turns out I have somehow lost most of my transmision bolts over time. When I depress the clutch the engine and trans seperate pretty bad. Thank the few of you who answered with something other than the clutch.
2007-03-22 14:41:14 · update #2
Its Possible to have too much give in the rubber part of the line(ie your not loosing pressure its making the rubber hose expand not the slave cly.)You might try watching it very closely wile someone else is pushing the clutch.
2007-03-21 12:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by Redtoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is likely in the pressure plate, a part of the clutch system. The pushrod from the slave cylinder only needs to move an inch or so to release a properly working clutch, so if yours is moving that far then the next thing is to replace the pressure plate... most people would buy a clutch kit and replace all the parts. These things are especially true if you are driving a Ford truck. If the pushrod isn't moving that far, back bleed the system by manually pushing the throw-out fork back into the slave cylinder, pushing the fluid back into the master cylinder. Good luck.
2007-03-21 19:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by Claira Voyant 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your bleed procedure. You are most likely inadvertently letting in air as you do it. Bleeding by yourself is tricky, but it can be done. Get a rag and sop up all the fluid in the reservoir. Replace with fresh fluid. Leave the cap off. Get a cinder block and put it on the clutch pedal. Open the bleed valve just a little, and let the block push out the fluid and air. Then close it. Reset the cylinder block. Repeat the process around 10x, refilling the reservoir when it gets low. Really purge the system. You will then be good to go.
2007-03-21 19:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you have a hydraulic clutch there is still a cable or linkage to the pedal. Sounds like it needs to be adjusted. Esp if the master/slave cylinders were recently replaced.
2007-03-21 19:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a problem with the pressure plate if it's an older car or seen some abuse. Sometimes the tabs on the pressure plate that the throw out bearing presses against get weak which reduces the amount of travel to release due to them bending over time.
2007-03-21 19:22:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the clutch rod adjustable? Or is it worn? You may internal problems with the clutch itself, if all the other parts have been replaced. Good luck
2007-03-21 19:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there no adjustment on the clutch itself? There must be,and if not,I would bet the clutch needs replaced.
2007-03-21 19:19:29 · answer #7 · answered by jack y 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the pressure plate.
2007-03-21 21:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sound like ,the pilot bearing to me.
2007-03-21 20:14:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋