Sticky/non-disengaging clutch and grinding while in gear
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Sticky/non-disengaging clutch and grinding while in gear
Recently I noticed a couple of symptoms in my 94 del Sol VTEC (b16a3). The clutch pedal movement no longer has a smooth/consistent feel. Also, under moderate/heavy acceleration, the clutch will not disengage when the pedal is pushed to the floor.
Along with the clutch problems, I hear a soft grinding noise coming from the transmission while the car is 1)in motion, 2) clutch is pressed/disengaged and 3) the stick is in a gear.
Any ideas?
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Along with the clutch problems, I hear a soft grinding noise coming from the transmission while the car is 1)in motion, 2) clutch is pressed/disengaged and 3) the stick is in a gear.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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Re: Sticky/non-disengaging clutch and grinding while in gear
Ahh! the clutch master cylinder is almost bone dry inside the reservoir! There is a leak inside the firewall under the dash at the top of the clutch pedal. Looks like a bad master cylinder indeed.
Btw, it's the original clutch at 162k.
Btw, it's the original clutch at 162k.
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Re: Sticky/non-disengaging clutch and grinding while in gear
Ok, I replaced the master cylinder and bled the system. The clutch still does not always disengage when pressed to the floor. Any ideas?
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Re: Sticky/non-disengaging clutch and grinding while in gear
Turns out it was a broken clutch. One of the dampening springs had popped out. I guess 162k miles on the original clutch is pretty good
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