2G Intermittent clutch issue? 😂

[Covoss]

Replaced the master and slave cylinders as they were stuck. I have a normalish clutch most of the time, but after long use it starts to slip. After a quick bleed the gear selector gets incredibly tough and it's hard to engage/disengage the clutch for a few seconds. After driving for just a bit it goes back to normal? I thought this was an actual clutch issue but as bleeding fixes it, I'm thinking it's a hydraulic issue. I've tried every way of bleeding it and I've seen similar issues but nothing the exact same on the site. My lines seem good, I don't think I'm taking in air anywhere, I don't know what's going on .

 

[SixBolt_16G]

Just to get some clarity and the simple stuff out of the way because you didnt mention it in your post, did you adjust the pedal height? Have you adjusted the master cylinder until you cant push the slave in by hand and then backed off 1/4-1/2 turn until you could compress it again? Im by no means good with clutch issues, but what Ive learned so far. Ive been doing a lot of adjusting myself due to my own clutch/shift issues with clutch drag at 6k and hard shifting after the car is warmed up from a few passes down the highway on a new clutch.

 

[BLACK'98DSM]

Do you get any air when you bleed it?

 

[Covoss]

Not really not anything noticeable. At least, I could be pushing some out but it's so quickly followed by the fluid that I can't tell. The pressure seems decent and it squirts you every time

Just to get some clarity and the simple stuff out of the way because you didnt mention it in your post, did you adjust the pedal height? Have you adjusted the master cylinder until you cant push the slave in by hand and then backed off 1/4-1/2 turn until you could compress it again? Im by no means good with clutch issues, but what Ive learned so far. Ive been doing a lot of adjusting myself due to my own clutch/shift issues with clutch drag at 6k and hard shifting after the car is warmed up from a few passes down the highway on a new clutch.

I have not adjusted the master cylinder. I will do that next! Thank you! At least not that way.

 

[Covoss]

Another thing I didn't think of before, but my clutch esses up and then starts slipping in between bleeds. Is there a common place air gets in the lines or could these adjustments fix that? I assume not right?

 

[chrisman287]

I would try to bleed the slave but it’s going to get messy. Remove the bleeder completely, push the slave in hard and hold it in until you screw the bleeder back in and then release the slave. Do that 3-4 times then bleed the line again.

 

[Covoss]

Thank you will try! Messy is better than pricey anyday!

 

[chrisman287]

Follow this video for proper adjustment also:

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[Covoss]

Y'all are the best!