clutch problem question

[bcjjones]

Will a bad master cylinder still push the slave?

Im having a shifting problem that happened out of no where. Cant get the car in gear while its running and rolls forward with my foot pressing the clutch and starting in first gear. Obviously the clutch isn't fully disengaging.

I dont suspect the clutch because it's less then a year old and doesn't slip nor ever has

 

[pauleyman]

Yup. Check for loose bolts too. Master can just work pooly or not at all. That goes for slave too.

 

[1990clipse]

unless you somehow got air in the lines, either the master or slave will probably be leaking a little look for that.

 

[hotrodssnova]

Yes, just not as much as needed. Some fluid will leak passed the seals and not get sent to the slave. Check inside the car, under the dash, just above the gas pedal. You will see the bolt going to the clutch master cylinder. If it is damp, wet, dripping....its bad.
Also check your line from the mc to the slave. You might have a leak. Have a buddy push the clutch in and you watch the slave. Should move a good bit(make sure the car is off).
Jacks transmissions has a you tube video that is very good.

 

[bcjjones]

Yea i appreciate all the advice. All things im well aware of though. Besides the question I had about it pushing the slave.

On the same note, will the slave still move if its bad also? Just not enough?

 

[pauleyman]

Yes slave may work poorly or not at all.