Date:         Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:18:51 -0800
Reply-To:     Mike Garske <mjgarske@ATTBI.COM>
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From:         Mike Garske <mjgarske@ATTBI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Strange clutch problem.....
Comments: To: Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
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I have already tried to bleed the clutch many times and it has not
helped.  As well, the strange ticking  while disengaging the clutch w/
the trans in neutral leads me to believe that it is an internal problem
and not a slave cylinder.  I also watched the slave cylinder's arm go up
and down as the pedal was pushed so I'm afraid I'm stuck!

                                                                                Mike G.

Matthew Pollard wrote:
>
> don't pull the engine yet. It may be the slave cylinder. See if there is
> an oil leak above teh driver's side CV joint. Also, have someone press the
> clutch in while you look at the slave cylinder and see if the arm that it
> pushes moves. It should move about 1" if i recall correctly.
>
> Second- why a rebuilt clutch? Not to be a dickhead, but that was not a
> good idea. ALWAYS go with a new clutch, always.  Sachs or Lux (lux is a
> bigger clutch and the pressure plate is much beefier).
> -matthew
>
> Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
> Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
> University of Idaho
> www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356