Strange Clutch Issues...

[cl1ckclack]

So last night, I installed a new slave cylinder, since mine was leaking, and while i was at it i installed an extended rod into it from ExtremePSI. I also went with a full stainless master to slave line. I spent a good 2 hours last night bleeding it, and finally got it to feel right, and disengage properly... But i went to get in the car this morning, and had almost no pressure and the car would not go into gear. Any ideas what happened? We just got 6 inches of snow today, so i have not had the opportunity to go out and really look anything over...

 

[cl1ckclack]

Faulty new slave cylinder? Have seen it before definitely not unheard of.....also "pumping" the clutch could cause the air pockets to move around, therefore one pump per bleed is usually the most acceptable method. Also as others have said get yourself a volunteer this is always faster and more productive! Also if you can get a clear bottle fill it a quarter of the way with fresh brake fluid and run a small vacuum hose from the slave cylinder bleed nipple into the bottle that way air will go into the bottle but if u happen to not close the valve in time fluid will be sucked up and not air!! Also check your master cylinder!! Good luck!

yup! i have done all of that. the master cylinder is brand new as well, and i cant think of what could be bad in the slave? its all dry outside and inside the boot.

now, correct me if im wrong guys, but when you have the master cylinder adjusted correctly, you should be able to push the slave rod back in when your foot is off the clutch?

 

[cl1ckclack]

did you adjust the master rod? had same issues. just have to get it at the right point.

i have played with it quite a bit, but im going to try taking out the neutral safety switch tomorrow and hopefully that will give me the extra little bit of throw i need.

 

[bscratch]

Any updates?? Luck? Progress?

 

[cl1ckclack]

No updates yet, i wont be home to play with the adjustment until tuesday

 

[bscratch]

Keep us posted!

 

[cl1ckclack]

alright guys, quick question. i was talking with a DSM specialist, and he said that there was not supposed to be a shim behind the pivot ball from the factory, what would putting a shim behind a brand new ball and fork cause?

 

[Desert DSM]

Pivot balls are shimmed if they are worn. Sounds like your clutch setup has been worked on before. It also get a little more travel. Extended rods are also used as a quick aid to fixing short travel but the fork only has so much room to move before hitting the tranny.

 

[cl1ckclack]

The clutch system has been worked on before, and i realize that. not thinking when i dropped the transmission to replace everything, i left the shim in there, thinking it was an OEM thing. now knowing that it is only a bandaid, and wasnt supposed to have one, im wondering what my issue is now.

 

[Desert DSM]

You can also try backing out the clutch switch as far as you can go so that you get more PEDAL travel. Then re-bleed/adjust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYJxQyjIhUw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Hope that works for you.

 

[cl1ckclack]

yeah, i have tried all of that, and it still isnt working. any idea if you can get the pivot ball out without dropping the transmission?

 

[Desert DSM]

I'm afraid not. Also...stock 2g slaves have a fluid restrictor have you pulled it?