Clutch problems please help

[lizbrayan]

Hmm good point humfrz, the op said the clutch feels soft after install looking at it from a mechanical point something isnt put in right giving the pedal its stiffnes

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[lizbrayan]

Originally Posted by MelvinKennyG

I think that the clutch might not be making contact how can I fix that?

Take it all apart again and start over but this time do it more carefully to make sure everything fits into place without force

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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by MelvinKennyG

I think that the clutch might not be making contact how can I fix that?

I think that your first priority should be to get the engine running.

Once the engine is running, the clutch situation would be easier to diagnose.

Meanwhile, some questions have been asked that you haven't answered.....


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by MelvinKennyG

I think that the clutch might not be making contact how can I fix that?

What makes you think that .......


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Well, I've said my piece and none of my questions answered.

I think the encoder slipped off of the guide pin and the new flywheel was jammed over the top of it. @lizbrayan's right. Pull it all apart and do over. I don't know if it's possible to push that guide pin down into the crankshaft but if so, that thing's going to be a bitch to extract.

[MelvinKennyG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'll ask another couple questions that may seem unrelated but trust me, they are.

1. Did you know to support the engine before you removed the transmission?

2. Was there anything at all about the job that did not go well? For instance, did the flywheel fit just fine, or did you have to force it?

I supported the engine the whole time and everything went pretty smooth nothing went in forced

[MelvinKennyG]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What makes you think that .......


humfrz

The pedal feels really loose unlike before

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by MelvinKennyG

The pedal feels really loose unlike before

Well, if the pedal is REALLY lose, it could be:

* that is not pumping any fluid to the slave cylinder because there is air in the line (bleed the line) or there is no fluid to pump (add fluid).

* the slave cylinder is shot (unlikely)

* the master cylinder is shot (unlikely)(can be checked when you try to bleed the system).

* the clutch fork/ throw out bearing is not pushing on the pressure plate.

* you forgot to install the pressure plate or the throw out bearing or the clutch fork (just kidding).

* have you ever replaced a clutch before .. ??

I'm about to go along with @lizbrayan ...... you just might have to take it apart and put it back together.

QUESTIONS for you:

If the clutch was aftermarket, what clutch is it .. ??

Did it come as a set (flywheel, clutch disk & pressure plate) .. ??

Did you replace the throw out (release) bearing ..??

Come back ....

Story on me. The first time I overhauled an engine, when I went to crank (literally) it over ..... it wouldn't budge. Why? Cause I didn't realize that the piston rod caps were shimmed and the new rod bearings were thicker than the old rod bearings.......

(hey, cut me some slack, I was only 14 years old )


humfrz

[lizbrayan]

I second humfrz check the obvious stuff that is easy to get to before you start taking stuff apart again. Im only 19 and just started my car repair/modifying career so i dont yet have the balls to take on a trans job like that alone. And @humfrz i am super jelous you got to work on cars so young.

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[Tcoat]

Op is in way over his head at this point. Car needs to go to somebody that can see it to troubleshoot.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by lizbrayan

I second humfrz check the obvious stuff that is easy to get to before you start taking stuff apart again. Im only 19 and just started my car repair/modifying career so i dont yet have the balls to take on a trans job like that alone. And @humfrz i am super jelous you got to work on cars so young.

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Actually, most of my early experience with machines were with tractors. Yep, on the farm, at least one was in need of repair of some sort, at all times.

I got my first road vehicle when I was 14 (my grandfather gave it to me). My very first vehicle was a 1937 Chevrolet pickup, which took the brunt of my learning curve......

I remember one fine day, while working the fields, that one could "wire the governor open" for a burst of power, to get through the wet spots in the field, by running a long piece of bailing wire from the governor arm up to the seat of the tractor.

Yep, sort of like a shot of nitrous ..........

However, I also learned NOT to let the wire get close to the magneto, that was sort of like pissing on a spark plug ......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by lizbrayan

I second humfrz check the obvious stuff that is easy to get to before you start taking stuff apart again. Im only 19 and just started my car repair/modifying career so i dont yet have the balls to take on a trans job like that alone. And @humfrz i am super jelous you got to work on cars so young.

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....and you are way ahead of the curve ........


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by MelvinKennyG

The pedal feels really loose unlike before

@MelvinKenny ....... more questions await your response .......


humfrz

[kthxbai]

Not saying I'm ever going to replace my own clutch but man, you guys are like a super hero group of car mechanics! Props to you all for trying to lend a hand without even putting eyes on OPs car. Just reading your responses is a learning experience.

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