Does it shift easier if you pump the clutch a few times first? It'll do what you describe if there's still air in the lines. I've found that it can be hard to get the air out sometimes. You could also look below the slave cylinder and make sure it's moving the clutch actuator arm when a friend steps on the clutch. Should move about an inch, I think. Good luck... david > ------------------------------ > > Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:48:23 -0600 > From: Kendra Calhoun <kendracalhoun@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on > > Just replaced the cylinders and bled the clutch and still have the same > problem - shifter won't shift into gear unless with great force... in which > case it turns off or makes a nasty sound. > > Is this the dreaded bad clutch? > Any chance this could be something simpler? |
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