If it is not pumping fluid out on the floor (in which case it would be a
problem with the slave or a ruptured flex) and there is fluid in the m/c
then it almost certainly is an m/c problem. To double check get the front
up *securely* on axle stands and watch the slave piston while someone
operates the clutch pedal. If there is no visible movement at the slave
(there should be about 1/2") you have a hydraulic problem. If you have full
mechanical travel then you have a problem inside the bell-housing, but in
that case I would expect the slave to be *not* returning after each stroke
which will eventually force the piston out of the bore and empty the fluid
on the floor.
If you rebuild/replace the m/c I would recommend doing the slave and
replacing the flex at the same time. A tip when refilling the system - use
a Gunsons on very low pressure connected to the *slave* nipple of the empty
system and watch the fluid level rise in the m/c. When it gets above the
mechanical parts inside you can disconnect the Gunsons and top-up as normal.
Only takes a few minutes and if yours is like mine, needs no bleeding.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Swkintx@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 12:46 AM
Subject: clutch
> My clutch pedal feels like a brake system that needs to be bled. The
clutch
> does not slip, but the pedal goes all the way to the floor without
engaging.
> Would that be the master cylinder, slave, or something else? How can I
> determine which it could be?
> Thanks in advance
> Steve
>
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