gSx.

i really dont know what happened but my clutch is completely different then it used to be. I've driven my car for more than a year now and before when i push the clutch down just a little i would feel some resistance. now i can push it half way down and it's not disengaging the clutch at all. and when i push it now all the way down it shifts like it's only half way down, hard. i dont know whats wrong with it so any help would be great. post any question you have and i'll try to answer them the best i can. BTW it's a 1993 honda del sol S with a stock clutch

Mlibby

I would check out the clutch master cylander (sp?)

AsianMullet

leaking fluid anywhere from the clutch cylinder?

hangoncaroline

it might be time for a new clutch
if so get a new timingbelt while your're at it

how many miles?

gSx.

well i'm right about 100k. i dont think it needs a new clutch because it doens't slip at all. but seems like the pedal is all out of sync. any other suggestions?

thenick

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jhcodafa &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it might be time for a new clutch
if so get a new timingbelt while your're at it

how many miles?</TD></TR></TABLE>

^^stupidest thing said today

try bleeding your clutch man with some fresh brake fluid. if not check by your clutch pedal to see if its slippery/wet. if it is chances are the clutch master cylinder is leaking brake fluid. also follow the clutch lines from your master to your slave cylinder and try to see if there's any leakage. it's recommended to replace your master and slave cylinder at the same time. if you do this and the problem doesn't go away, try a stainlees steel clutch line. if that doesn't work try adjusting where the clutch grabs by the pedal. if not, sell your honda

i :heart: ht


Modified by thenick at 5:58 AM 8/29/2004

Tad

timing belt.. ???

why would you do a timing belt at a clutch change?
not like you have to take off the belt cover or pulleybolt to get the clutch off.

but yeah, examine your master cylinder..
make sure fluid as at the proper level.
check all the clutch lines for leakage.

if the MC is low, add fluid and try it out for alittle,
if it changes again something is amiss.

but really, if the level of the MC ever drops, thats a sign that something is wrong

spyderracing

Hahahahaha

New timing belt with the clutch because they're SOOOOOOOOOOO related.
Try bleeding your clutch and making sure fluid level is correct.

deltaforcehall

yea..... NEW clutch..... sucks to be you but to save you a lot of trouble when you take the trans off.... and put everything back together... remember to put fluid BACK into the tranny first.... or you could end up with a bum tranny too! (you know who you are)...... just buy an exedy replacement clutch... same as oem, better built, and CHEAPER!!!

deltaforcehall

OH YEAH..... make sure you change the bearing also..... it should come with a clutch kit if you buy it.... along with a alignment tool..... GET CRACKIN..... you should be able to pull and install within a matter of hours if you have the right tools my man!!

gSx.

thanks for all the responses. i've been told the master cylinder is in a spot where it is hard to reach. can someone point out to me where i should be adding fluid? sorry for such a noob question

Tad

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gSx. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks for all the responses. i've been told the master cylinder is in a spot where it is hard to reach. can someone point out to me where i should be adding fluid? sorry for such a noob question</TD></TR></TABLE>

dude,
get a manual like nOW!

you're starting to venture into more techy areas of car work, where you're going
to want a book in front of you if you've never done this before.

otherwise you'll just have to come crying to HT every step of the way..
I know.. i do that with everything, hehehehe..

err... thnx HT ...

thenick

get a haynes/chilton manual for your chassis/car
get a helms manual for your engine

nocturnaldragon

The master cylinder is hard to get at but easy to see, look in the car under the dash its the part connected to the pedal, look there first for leaks, ussually where it goes bad from a bad seal, Also check your slave cylinder its the one mounted on the transmission itself, and check the lines going between the two, If id have to bet id say the master is leaking so check it over good, rub your hand on it and see if you see any oil there shouldent be any so..... Good luck!

Bambooseven

iTrader: (1)

slambedcivic

on the front of your engine there is a slave cylinder.... there should be a rubber boot around the housing with a slit in the bottom of it. stick your finger in there. theres nothing sharp so you dont have to worry about that. just make sure noone is pushing on the pedal while youre in there. anyway, check for fluids in there that may possibly be leaking. good luck

Deemeetree

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jhcodafa &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it might be time for a new clutch
if so get a new timingbelt while your're at it

how many miles?</TD></TR></TABLE>

What the **** are you talking about? Before you go posting such STUPID ******* answers, learn. Noobs these days, jeez.

slambedcivic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

What the **** are you talking about? Before you go posting such STUPID ******* answers, learn. Noobs these days, jeez. </TD></TR></TABLE>
this point has already been adressed many times... no need to drag it out

gSx.

i know i need a manual and i will just as soon as my car can move again. today numious times i had to physicaly force it into first so i can get home. I"ll going to add some fluid in there right now and check for leakage. Plus i was told by someone that i may need to bleed the clutch? Any ideas on how to do this?

slambedcivic

where i told you to look for leaks. the slave cylinder... theres a bleeded valve. youll need another person to do this. (with conventional tools anyway) get someone to pump the clutch. and hold it tight. you crack the screw open and let it flow. dont let them let off of the clutch until the screw is closed. then repeat the process until you are satisfied. make sure you keep the fluid cup full. and also. use dot4 brake fluid in there.

deltaforcehall

cheers to that!

slambedcivic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goodfknbye &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cheers to that!</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, im assuming i described it right?

mugenhatch92

it is more than likely the slave cylinder not the master.......... the slave is directly south of the numbers on your block.....

donkiman

bleed dat clutch. git all the air bubbles out. should feel a whole lot solider

mugenhatch92

duh the obvious..

BLEED