Date:         Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:15:50 -0600
Reply-To:     ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
Comments: To: Kendra Calhoun <kendracalhoun@gmail.com>
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There is a master cylinder that creates pressure when you push on the
pedal,the slave cylinder moves to dis engage the clutch when it receives
adequate pressure!  It is a hydraulic system so if there is a leak in
either cylinder or line it lets air in the system which doesn't build
enough pressure to operate correctly. Look or leaks around your
brake/clutch pedal area and on the drivers side area where the engine and
transmission meet or any other mysterious leak of brake fluid and you may
find your issue.

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy

On Jan 11, 2012 1:54 PM, "Kendra Calhoun" <kendracalhoun@gmail.com> wrote:

The fluid was really low so I replaced it but it's still not working... it
would work immediately right? Going to look into that slave cylinder
problem now. Hope it doesn't need a new clutch... is that what a master
cylinder is or is that different too? What's bleeding? Like draining from
somewhere? Geez... thanks for helping this beginner out.


On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 6:27 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> tha...
>> <kendracalhoun@gmail.com>**wrote:

>>
>> Hi all. So my 82 L has gone from squeaking when shifting to having a
>>> floppy
>>> clutch an...