clutch hydraulics problem.

[OneBlackTalon]

I did a clutch replacement recently for this kid. When I finished the clutch I noticed that there was a leak in the rubber clutch line and I informed him of the problem. The car still shifted and the clutch pedal still had good ACT2600 pressure. So I told the guy he could drive the car home but he'll need to replace the clutch line. He drives it home and the next day at school his car won't shift anymore because he has no clutch pressure. He goes to UTI, so they change the line for him and when they finish the car still won't shift, and there is barely any clutch pressure. Now he calls me back and says that I F--- his car up. I tried bleeding the slave cylinder several times but the pedal pressure is still very weak. Here's my question to all who ever had this kind of a problem, could there be any other reason other than air in the system that would cause very weak pressure in the system. He's got a 2600 but it feels like he's got a blown ass factory clutch, and the car doesn't shift. Sorry for the novel, any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mike

 

[Morphius]

Assuming that the new line sealed correctly with no leaks now and you bled it correctly, then I'd say it's one of two things: Pedal assembly or the step height on the flywheel.

Does the pedal assembly have any play in it?
Did he resurface the flywheel?
What about the step height? What's it at?

That ACT 2600 is seriously overworking the clutch pedal assembly. If you have a variance in the pedal location, on clutch actuation, this is due to the slop in the assembly from years of use and now it VERY overloaded by the ACT clutch. Get it welded ASAP. See this thread for pics I posted:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=3266

Hopefully, that helps.


-DaimlerChrysler Engineer