scared simptoms of crankwalk

[pur97tsifwd]

ok so eversince i put a aftermarket clutch and flywheel on my car my clutch pedal as stuck to the ground times when i get on it for periods of time and when i turn a sertin way the clutch feels weird like it slowly comes back up what should i do what is the cheapest way to do a bolt swap

 

[GSX HP]

Did you check your clutch fluid? It could be something as simple as that.

 

[ChitownDSM]

ok so eversince i put a aftermarket clutch and flywheel on my car my clutch pedal as stuck to the ground times when i get on it for periods of time and when i turn a sertin way the clutch feels weird like it slowly comes back up what should i do what is the cheapest way to do a bolt swap

Man that sounds a lot like Crank walk to me man. I bet it only happens with you turn super hard to the left. Just go out to a parking lot and hold yoru car all the way to the left and drive in a couple circles. Then do the same thing and go right I bet you feel a good vibration or even pressure on yoru foot when you hold it full left. Let me know cause thats how I tested for mine and low and behold it was walking like the nasty horror it was.

 

[jdhutchin]

Check your clutch fluid and bleed it first- easier to check the easy stuff than assume the catastrophic.

 

[ChitownDSM]

Check your clutch fluid and bleed it first- easier to check the easy stuff than assume the catastrophic.

very true. My bad didn't mean to assume the worst jsut had the same exact thing happen to me.

 

[Locutus78]

I have owned 2 walked 7bolts. Being that you just changed the clutch and flywheel make sure those are working properly and in spec before you think CW. Then check for ticking from timing belt area when you touch the clutch. Like they said above make a hard left and see what happens, then compare to when you make a hard right. If it does it when you make the right, then chances are it is something else, most likely in your clutch hydrolics. Normally the gears that are hard to get into are 2nd into 3rd, and 3rd into 4th. Also if you have started to walk and you get on it from a dig, and slam it into second I bet you will miss and grind. Just some of the symptoms.

Your first best bet is to double check the new clutch and flywheel install, and/or have a mechanic check them. DO NOT TAKE IT TO THE STEALERSHIP, they will tell you it is your throw out bering (I had 4 different locations diagnose it as that)

 

[mitsu29]

I have owned 2 walked 7bolts. Being that you just changed the clutch and flywheel make sure those are working properly and in spec before you think CW. Then check for ticking from timing belt area when you touch the clutch. Like they said above make a hard left and see what happens, then compare to when you make a hard right. If it does it when you make the right, then chances are it is something else, most likely in your clutch hydrolics. Normally the gears that are hard to get into are 2nd into 3rd, and 3rd into 4th. Also if you have started to walk and you get on it from a dig, and slam it into second I bet you will miss and grind. Just some of the symptoms.

Your first best bet is to double check the new clutch and flywheel install, and/or have a mechanic check them. DO NOT TAKE IT TO THE STEALERSHIP, they will tell you it is your throw out bering (I had 4 different locations diagnose it as that)

The bolded part has me kinda scared now. All my gears are perfect except for that second gear one, as sometimes, even normal driving conditions i seem to 'miss' 2nd and grind it out, damn is that a sign of crank walk? my right and left turns are fine tho...?

 

[talon_frost]

can 1g dsm's get crankwalk>? I mean ive never heard of it but is it possible?

 

[HighBoostLaser]

Yes 1g can crank walk but thats only the 93 and up

 

[talon_frost]

wow lucky i own a 90

 

[rich3389]

Yes 1g can crank walk but thats only the 93 and up

ANY motor can "crankwalk" not just 7 bolts, 6 bolts can do it, v8's can do it, any motor can do it, just 7 bolts from 2g's are more likely to do it.

 

[zenk1]

your best bet is swap in a six bolt asap

 

[SethA]

your best bet is swap in a six bolt asap

Whoa, slow down. Crankwalk seems less likely since the clutch just recently was changed. We are all so paranoid that we jump to "crankwalk -> 6bolt time" too fast.

As was said above:

1) check clutch fluid level

2) bleed clutch

3) do the parking lot thing if you want

4) set up a dial indicator or drop the oil pan and verify/disprove crankwalk. A shop should be able to indicate this for fairly cheap if you do not have the time/ equipment/ space/ know how. The oilpan thing is more involved.

Seth

 

[yesItsdsm]

Yes 1g can crank walk but thats only the 93 and up

Actually any motor can crankwalk

 

[DSM_6SL2 Power]

Sounds like it could be a slave cylinder.

 

[mygsx2120]

your best bet is swap in a six bolt asap

For being your first post, that is not a very constructive start. Especially since as others have mentioned it could be something as small as clutch fluid. New engines aren't cheap, you say it like it costs $100 and takes a few hours.

To the OP, don't get too worried yet. Crankwalk is way overrated, I've been on here for a few years and you always hear people say that think they have it, but rarely is it the case.

 

[daren_p]

Before you assume crankwalk, I'd be looking at other areas. Especially since you just changed the clutch/flywheel. Did you check the flywheel step height? Slave & master good? Did you bleed the clutch properly? Did you adjust the clutch free play with the new setup? (this was my first thought for your problem) A bunch of clutch info can be found below, scroll down abit for the free play adjustment info.

RRE's Clutch And Flywheel Tech Info

 

[VETTE_50_TH]

Whens the last time you bled the clutch? Check for fluid and bled it, get a new slave cylinder, clutch pushrod and stainless steel line. Thats what it sounds like. Also, make sure your petal doesn't need adjustment.

AWW, beat me to it.

James

 

[meliketoball]

adjust the clutch pedal to master cylinder to where it feels nice and stiff, not spongy! Go bleed the hydraulic system first then adjust the pedal and call it from there.

 

[Black99gst]

one one thought to ask what kinda clutch? some of these clutch pressior plates require slave rod extentions... or it could simply (as simple as it gets) the oem rubber clutch line is flexing, and needs replacing. (ss line IMO if this is the case) :2cents: