1G Clutch issue please help!

[Beast-Mode DSM]

I put my new clutch in last night and when I drove it today, when I release the clutch pedal it still doesn't grip rite away. Also I hear a sound coming from the front end of the car but only when I'm in gear.... Smh I bled the clutch like 20 times

 

[luv2rallye]

Did you remember to bleed the slave cyl?
See the second step 14 here (but start at step 12): https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/how-to-properly-bleed-your-hydraulic-clutch.213503/

 

[Mech Addict]

Please elaborate on how you bled the clutch, although the more common problem is to push the pedal all the way and shifting is hard or grinds. Your description is kind of the opposite.
What all was replaced ( pressure plate, flywheel resurfaced, new throw bearing?). Did you spray it all down with brake cleaner as you put it together? Added a small amount of grease on the splines?
Describe the sound.

 

[Beast-Mode DSM]

I did not bleed the slave I'm gonna f that now

 

[Mech Addict]

Seems like if there were much air you would have different problems, but certainly ensure the hydraulic circuit is bled. Makes me think something is sticking or rubbing (fork, slave, t.o. Bearing) or a bit of contamination on the clutch, so not hooking up right away. The noise issue in gear is concerning, but need more info.

 

[Beast-Mode DSM]

Bled the slave cylinder and adjusted the clutch pedal under the dash above the gas pedal and still is not gripping like it should smfh

 

[luv2rallye]

Is the clutch fork just right of center?

https://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclipsetech/clutch/armcentered.jpg

 

[steve]

Did you finally get a new correct clutch?

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/need-help-with-installing-good-used-clutch.542379

 

[Spleen8urLSX]

I’m with the rest of the class here, what all actually was replaced and is it some worn used clutch someone had laying around or did you spend the 90-100 bucks for a brand new clutch set? Did you replace the throw out bearing and pivot ball while you were in there as you should? If the flywheel had anything questionable looking going on or anything on the surface your finger nail could catch did you pull it and take it to the machine shop and have it turned down as you should have?

Not saying this to bash you but based on your previous posts you’re trying to cut a bunch of corners to save money by banging shitty used parts (that shouldn’t be used secondhand) into it and not replacing and reconditioning other things that should be yet expecting results, though the clutch system is not an area you can typically successfully do this on these cars. You cut corners and half ass it in the manner you have been (again, not bashing you but things have been explained to you more than once yet you still expect the same result or wonder why something didn’t work that was already clearly explained to you that it won’t) it’s typically not going to work out.

Back up and start over, if you banged someone’s used clutch set in it, go to the parts store or go on rockauto and buy a standard replacement clutch set, if you did do that pull it and inspect it and make sure you didn’t tear the disk up. Get on extremepsi and order a brand new OEM throw out bearing and pivot ball. Pull the flywheel and have it resurfaced if there’s ANYTHING questionable going on or any grooves or wear your fingernail catches. Reassemble everything properly and use proper torque specs, re bleed the hydraulic system, if the slave cylinder is old and crappy looking replace it now as well (a proper replacement is dirt cheap however the parts store ones are typically junk out of the box so steer clear of those).

Once you assure everything is PROPERLY replaced and the components that should be replaced and refinished are done so properly and the hydraulic system is properly bled and working correctly, THEN you can readdress issues you are having. Right now things sound so cobbled together that it could be any number of things.

 

[Beast-Mode DSM]

Yes Steve I got the correct clutch finally

Well for starters, I did spend the $$ on a new clutch kit which came with the throwout bearing.

I did not resurface the flywheel because I don't have a lot of cash, I'm currently trying to get back on my feet.

I bled everything correctly including the slave cylinder itself. The clutch works well it just slips a bit coming out of 1st gear.

Look I truly appreciate all the help you gentlemen have given me, if it weren't for that, I probably wouldn't be driving my car at all so I do thank you.

 

[pauleyman]

Where does it start to engage when you're coming off the floor?
What happens if you push try to push the slave back into the bore? Where is the position of the fork at the trans? Is it centered in the hole or more to driver or passenger side?