Clutch trouble
Clutch trouble
I recently had a 383 built for my 93 Z28. I had a Ram clutch an flywheel installed in the T56 trans. I didnt have clutch problems before the installation but now I cant get the clutch to function enough to let the car in gear. I been driving it with out the clutch. Bit I have replaced everything from the pedal to the slave cylinder. 3 slave cylinders new master cylinder and 2 buddies along with myself have pumped the clutch pedal so long that left legs look like the hulks. Still no clutch. Please help before I set my beautiful Z28 on fire in the back forty. Thanks
Re: Clutch trouble
This should be in the engine tech section of the forum, rather than the new member introduction section, but let me give you a hand. You should also make a signature per this link to make it easier for us to help.
Since there is not a bleeder valve as part of the system, the first thing that should have been done as part of your master cylinder install was to bench bleed the unit. If you did not follow this process and have it in the car, you could use a MightyVAC to ensure that all air is removed, but they are a little pricey.
I suggest the following as a 2 person job:
1. Jack up the car high enough to get to the slave cylinder, and remove the slave from the transmission
2. Remove the cap from the clutch reservoir and the rubber diaphram
3. While having the second person watch the reservoir level, pump the slave cylinder by hand, watch for bubbles in the reservoir.
4. Continue the process in step 3 until no bubbles are seen, do not allow the reservoir to go empty, as new air will be introduced to the line
5. Put the slave back on the transmission, and test pumping the clutch and checking the reservoir for bubbles
6. Continue the process in step 5 until there are no bubbles
7. Replace the diaphragm and cap, test the car
Since there is not a bleeder valve as part of the system, the first thing that should have been done as part of your master cylinder install was to bench bleed the unit. If you did not follow this process and have it in the car, you could use a MightyVAC to ensure that all air is removed, but they are a little pricey.
I suggest the following as a 2 person job:
1. Jack up the car high enough to get to the slave cylinder, and remove the slave from the transmission
2. Remove the cap from the clutch reservoir and the rubber diaphram
3. While having the second person watch the reservoir level, pump the slave cylinder by hand, watch for bubbles in the reservoir.
4. Continue the process in step 3 until no bubbles are seen, do not allow the reservoir to go empty, as new air will be introduced to the line
5. Put the slave back on the transmission, and test pumping the clutch and checking the reservoir for bubbles
6. Continue the process in step 5 until there are no bubbles
7. Replace the diaphragm and cap, test the car
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