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Clutch Problem

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b3rgy7   +1y
So a few threads down was a thread about a guys clutch which was sticking to the floor but engaging/disengaging fine. Mine is sticking to the floor but also not engaging 50% of the time unless I really bang the gears in, luckily I am usually able to pop it in neutral when it sticks but sucks when up shifting going on freeway etc.

Same problem? Master and Slave? Or could this be something more intense?

Thanks for the help guys, it was a pretty shady ride to work this morning almost tempted not to drive it home.
Cusser   +1y
Install new clutch master and clutch slave cylinders.

Clutch master cylinder
Remove fluid from the reservoir, use a 10mm flare wrench to loosen the line to the clutch master, then remove the two nuts from the firewall under the dash using a 12mm socket and ratchet wrench. Pull the clutch master out to the front. Bench-bleed the replacement clutch master, thread in the fluid line several whole turns by hand, then tighten the two nuts, tighten the fluid line with the flare wrench, add fluid, and bleed through the slave cylinder.

Clutch master cylinder tips Clutch slave cylinder tips
Bench-bleed the clutch master cylinder before installing.
Use a flare wrench for initial loosening and final tightening of fittings so they don't round off.
Loosen the line from the clutch slave a little BEFORE unbolting it from the transmission (and the reverse when installing).
Bleed out ALL the old dirty clutch fluid (brake fluid) when bleeding so no old fluid remains in the system (don't let the reservoir go dry, keep topping it off as necessary).
b3rgy7   +1y
Finally got lunch break and went out and took a look. Sure enough, Slave Cylinder looks brand new, so now I'm thinking wtf? Checked the fluid resivor and it was literally almost empty. Ran to the hardware store and bought some brake fluid , had a co-worker help me bleed it out and now it seems good as new.

I'm guessing there is either a leak or when previous owner replaced slave cylinder didn't refill fluid level (just got truck 1.5 weeks ago)
Cusser   +1y


Likely agree.
turnercaleb95   +1y
clutch master cylinder it happened to me you dont need a clutch slave
Cusser   +1y
Two months ago, likely he has fixed it by now.
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