after all this: still no clutch

nomadgary · 03-11-2001, 04:26 AM

I still can't get clutch to engage after installing a new master cylinder and slave cylinder. I even bought the one man pressure bleeder to help bleed the system of air. I've read previous posts of simular problems and how its a pain to bleed this system. The slave is engaging the fork and moving it the minimum distance per specs(.59 to .71 in 15 to 18 mm) but still can't engage gears with engine running. Is it possible that I STILL have air in the system, it looks like theres more room (@ .5 in) for the slave to move when fully engaged? Or, do I need a new clutch? Is there a way to inspect the clutch for wear? I don't know the condition of the clutch because I bought the car not running. I changed the M/S cause it was leaking hoping IT was the problem and changed the slave as a preventative measure. Should I buy more brake fluid and try to get out more air or just bite the bullit and do a clutch job?

drew1 · 03-11-2001, 08:42 AM

nomad,
On 944 & late 924t there is a way to check for clutch wear. There is a measurement that is taken on the fork in that little hole that you are looking at fork movement from.

Since you say little movement, I say try again with the bleeding. I,ve tried with a bleeder, but another person to mash the pedal seems to be best for me. Probably the most important thing is patience and not being in a hurry.

First do the master cyl. Keeping a full resoirvoir (you'll probably have to start over if it runs dry), crack the fitting on the master cyl & have somebody mash the pedal, holding it to the floor while you tighten the fitting. When you're getting nothing but fluid (no air), leave the fitting tight & have them mash. While they hold it, crack the fitting. If still air do this till just fluid.

Next for the slave cyl. except this time with the bleeder instead of fitting. Go about it the same way as master cyl.

Steady even pushes on the pedal. No hard fast pumping up & hold like brakes.

drew1

nomadgary · 03-11-2001, 04:38 PM

Drew, thanks for the tips, I'll post results in a coulpe days when I can get someone to help bleeding the OLD FASHION way.

nomadgary · 03-16-2001, 03:50 AM

Problem solved. It took @ 4 pints fluid and the two person bleeding method to remove the air from the system, but much cheaper than a clutch job. Thanks again for the advise Drew.

drew1 · 03-17-2001, 03:50 AM

Glad it worked. I was going to have to change my BBS profile so two boys that had been pumping hydraulic cyl couldn't find me & kick my teeth in if it didn't.

drew1