clutch questions

[BloodBrother]

Hey dudes! So the newest issue I'm trying to tackle is my clutch adjustment. I went out last night to fiddle around and couldn't really get it figured, I will try again with another person to correctly do it before I give in and look for a new transmission. That being said, I noticed today that my clutch reservoir fluid was sooty and black looking, haven't seen it like that prior to replacing my master and slave 2 weekends ago. Is that an o ring failure I've read about in passing? Also, I've been using dot 3 brake fluid as my clutch fluid. Dude at Napa said it would work just fine, is this ok, is something else preferred? While under the das last night, I noticed that at the top of the clutch is a switch, (not clutch start switch at bottom of clutch, already disconnected that), can anyone tell me what that switch is for and would it be bad for my clutch pedal to not come up all the way and hit it? Sorry for so many questions, but haven't found anything on the forums to help me.

 

[lasershark]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/clutch-wont-stick.506599/#post-153611805
Look at post #13 for video of clutch adjustment. (If you haven't seen it already)

 

[BloodBrother]

Thank you for linking that. Yes I watched most of it last night before messing with the clutch. I need to do it properly with two people, couldn't get it on my own. That's when I noticed the switch h at the top of the clutch

 

[lasershark]

One switch is the cruise control cut switch and the other switch is for cranking/starting car. Forget the name at the moment.

 

[Chumpaumpalumpa]

1. Grab a 12mm open end wrench
2. Loosen the locknut on the master rod
3. Push lightly on the clutch pedal so you can just turn it by hand
4. Ensure that the clutch juuust starts to grab 2"- 2.25" off the floor
5. With the car on a flat surface in 1st and the clutch pedal to the floor, raise the revs to 7k RPM
6. If it doesn't creep then you're set, if it creeps then something is wrong elsewhere generally worn pedal assembly and hydraulics which I would suggest replacing with NOTHING but OEM pieces.
7. Adjust the pedal stop so it contacts the pedal riiight at the top of its travel. You should have some freeplay available, some of which you can eat into for the pedal stop.
Only needs one person.

 

[BloodBrother]

1. Grab a 12mm open end wrench
2. Loosen the locknut on the master rod
3. Push lightly on the clutch pedal so you can just turn it by hand
4. Ensure that the clutch juuust starts to grab 2"- 2.25" off the floor
5. With the car on a flat surface in 1st and the clutch pedal to the floor, raise the revs to 7k RPM
6. If it doesn't creep then you're set, if it creeps then something is wrong elsewhere generally worn pedal assembly and hydraulics which I would suggest replacing with NOTHING but OEM pieces.
7. Adjust the pedal stop so it contacts the pedal riiight at the top of its travel. You should have some freeplay available, some of which you can eat into for the pedal stop.
Only needs one person.

I will try this out tomorrow, thank you

 

[pauleyman]

Hey dudes! So the newest issue I'm trying to tackle is my clutch adjustment. I went out last night to fiddle around and couldn't really get it figured, I will try again with another person to correctly do it before I give in and look for a new transmission. That being said, I noticed today that my clutch reservoir fluid was sooty and black looking, haven't seen it like that prior to replacing my master and slave 2 weekends ago. Is that an o ring failure I've read about in passing? Also, I've been using dot 3 brake fluid as my clutch fluid. Dude at Napa said it would work just fine, is this ok, is something else preferred? While under the das last night, I noticed that at the top of the clutch is a switch, (not clutch start switch at bottom of clutch, already disconnected that), can anyone tell me what that switch is for and would it be bad for my clutch pedal to not come up all the way and hit it? Sorry for so many questions, but haven't found anything on the forums to help me.

If you pedal doesnt hit the clutch switch your pedal assembly is likely worn out.grab the pedal and pull it towards you. Does it come up now? If so it needs repair/replacement. Adjustments are a waste of time if the pedal assembly is bad.

 

[BloodBrother]

Yes, I have to pull it to raise it all the way. So I need a new clutch pedal assembly? Would you suggest I figure out my transmission issues (overhaul/replacement) before replacing the assembly?

 

[pauleyman]

Yes, I have to pull it to raise it all the way. So I need a new clutch pedal assembly? Would you suggest I figure out my transmission issues (overhaul/replacement) before replacing the assembly?

No. Im saying pull on it to test and see if its bad. If its bad fix it. You cant maintain a clutch adjustment on a worn pedal assembly.

 

[BloodBrother]

It seems that I like to get ahead of myself. I found a thread on here to help me fix that. Thank you man!