Clutch problem, gear not fully engaging

Post by **si import** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:06 pm

glad it was something simple. could possibly be a leak somewhere though

Tango Tiger · Post by **Tango Tiger** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:15 pm

Yeah, will check it all out thanks. Only had the car a few weeks.

Had to get it working so I could get to school, now we only have 1 car again.

judderod · Post by **judderod** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:40 pm

The clutch fluid system will need to be bled to get any air bubbles out. Pretty straightforward. But as si import said it must have gone somewhere so there's most likely a leak.

Post by **Pushki** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 4:17 pm

This is where my one was leaking from. The slave cylinder (black thing in the centre).
This is also where you bleed the system from.

If it is this, you will have small oily drips directly underneath, on your driveway.

Tango Tiger · Post by **Tango Tiger** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 4:24 pm

No drips whatsoever. I'm guessing it had just not been checked for a very long time!

PerformanceAutoworks · Post by **PerformanceAutoworks** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:02 am

If the resevoir was empty then it has to have a leak somewhere, clutch/brake fluid does not evapourate.

If there are no sighns of leaks/wetness at the clutch slave cylinder (check inside the gaitor) then it will be the master cylider that is the most likely culprit.
Get you head under the dash and look up to where the clutch pedal rod goes into the master cylinder - if there are any signs of wetness here that is your problem. Also check the carpet directly below for any signs of staining.

In the mantime you can top up the resevoir and bleed the system but the problem will come back over time