Clutch questions

[91boost]

First off- I am new to DSM's, so please bear with the n00b questions.

Now for the clutch questions.

Where is the release "point" supposed to be? In my MR2(which I am very used to driving) it is up towards the top of the pedal. In other words, you don't have to push it in much to engage the clutch. On my 98 GST, the release point is closer to the bottom of the pedal- in other words, closer to the floor. Is this where it is supposed to be?

Also, when is the clutch fluid supposed to be at the "MAX" level? When the cap is off or when the cap is on? My reservoir reads exactly at the "MAX" line when the cap is off.

Feedback on these questions will be greatly appreciated guys!

Thanks!

 

[Spln_Hrd]

there is a rod attached to the clutch peddle that pushes the master cylinder that can be adjusted so you can alter the engagement position

how much of a diff is there with it on or off? i would say it should be max on whichever is higher(you don't want it over max in either sinario) but i doubt it being to important

 

[midnght]

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/njdsm2/clutch.html

you can adjust it to were you feel it should for you. I would look to put it near the middle to..

A. help with the grinding a low release makes since it happens quicker than you are use too.

B. help to keep the pressure off the hydrolic system with it being too tight. If you have it release to high it will cause ALOT of pressure.

 

[Defiant]

Your DSM's clutch is closer to being worn out than your MR-2's was.

 

[midnght]

Yeah, if your hydrolics at any point in the system are leaking I would replace them. Leaves less to worry about. The master and slave can be found pretty cheap compared to the headaches you will come accross.

 

[91boost]

there is a rod attached to the clutch peddle that pushes the master cylinder that can be adjusted so you can alter the engagement position

how much of a diff is there with it on or off? i would say it should be max on whichever is higher(you don't want it over max in either sinario) but i doubt it being to important

I'll check into adjusting the clutch pedal.

There is a big diff with it on or off. When the cap is off, it is AT the max line. When you put the cap on, the plunger/seal on the cap causes the fluid to rise. I looked in the service manual, but it mentioned nothing about fluid level.

Thanks for the input.

 

[91boost]

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/njdsm2/clutch.html

you can adjust it to were you feel it should for you. I would look to put it near the middle to..

A. help with the grinding a low release makes since it happens quicker than you are use too.

B. help to keep the pressure off the hydrolic system with it being too tight. If you have it release to high it will cause ALOT of pressure.

I'll play with the clutch height when I get the car back from the body shop. Hurricane Jeanne got me a new paint job.

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out when I get home. (work's firewall blocked it for some reason)

 

[91boost]

Your DSM's clutch is closer to being worn out than your MR-2's was.

I was thinking this too, but my MR2 has 125k miles on it, versus the 71k on my DSM. Is there anything that would make the clutch in my GST wear out faster? (besides driving/riding the clutch of course.) Maybe too much fluid/pressure in the system?

 

[91boost]

Yeah, if your hydrolics at any point in the system are leaking I would replace them. Leaves less to worry about. The master and slave can be found pretty cheap compared to the headaches you will come accross.

I definitely have no leaks in the system. Thanks for the feedback though.

 

[Defiant]

I was thinking this too, but my MR2 has 125k miles on it, versus the 71k on my DSM. Is there anything that would make the clutch in my GST wear out faster?

The kid before you practicing his "launch" technique. Different drivers, different consideration for the machines.[/QUOTE] Maybe too much fluid/pressure in the system?[/QUOTE]No, hydraulic clutch systems adjust themselves so long as the master cylinder's seals aren't blocking the bleed orifice. Over-filling your resevoir will just take paint off the firewall.

 

[91boost]

The kid before you practicing his "launch" technique. Different drivers, different consideration for the machines.

Maybe too much fluid/pressure in the system?[/QUOTE]No, hydraulic clutch systems adjust themselves so long as the master cylinder's seals aren't blocking the bleed orifice. Over-filling your resevoir will just take paint off the firewall.[/QUOTE]

There was no "kid" before me. Only 1 previous owner and not only is he an old man, he never drove it hard. The only time he brought it over 4k was on the highway or when passing. Maybe he is just one of those drivers that like to "ride" the clutch? BTW, it does not slip AT ALL. Engagement height and quality just felt subpar compared to my MR2.

BTW, preventative maintenence is another issue all together- he changed the oil with synthetic every 3k, but thats about it.

The resevoir isnt overflowing, but I get what you mean. I just didnt know if it should read max with the cap on or off. But as you said, it doesnt really matter.

Thanks for your input man!