Having Engagement issues
 

So about 4 weeks ago, i had issues with my slave cylinder. I had it replaced and all my issues disappeared. Issues were, notchy shifting/not able to get it into gear, low pressure in the pedal, if i got it in the clutch engagement would be weak.

Yesterday i was driving no problem, everything was fine, car shifted beautifully. I parked it. Wake up today to drive, and I'm exhibiting the same problem. Notchy/hard gear engagement, weak clutch engagement. I got under the car, slave was dry, but pulled it anyways and replaced it. the issue still persists.

I know my clutch is in good condition, because I've been driving without a problem for the last 4 weeks after having the slave swapped. I do notice a bit of creaking, under the car when I press the clutch in, but like I said, i doubt if it was a throw out bearing/ pivot pin it wouldn't have happened over night like this.

My best guess is the Master clutch cylinder needs to be replaced as its not creating in enough pressure, or the clutch line is probably bulging in spots . Might be both. I'm not sure.

So in short. I can drive it, gear shifting is tough at times, clutch feels as if its not engaged all the way.

Any ideas?

Read the title and was going to tell you to choose another partner.


It's hard to get all the air out if you bleed while the slave is in the housing. Because the bleeder is facing down air gets trapped in there. Oftentimes you have to take it out, clamp it with something and make it so-as the bleeder is facing skyward to get all the air out.

If it's the clutch cylinder I'd think it'd be leaking/visible failure. I don't think those commonly fail. Nor the lines involved in the system.

Haha, well glad it's gotten your attention.

Anyways, I did bleed it upside down, under the car, I guess I'll have to probably get a vacuum pump of some sort and do it through the reservoir. I'm installing the master clutch cylinder this Friday, along with braided steel clutch line. So hopefully that'll help.

Once again, thank you for your support.