Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 17:06:52 -0600 From: Michael Glaser <mitchvisnopsame-link.com> Subject: Re: Multi-clutch probs
Robert Brown wrote: > > Hi Michael, > > As a test to see what the problem is, I suggest you loosen the bleed screw > on the slave cylinder (put suitable container underneath). Push pedal. If > it moves and dumps fluid, it's the slave piston that is stuck. If it stays > put, then the master is jammed. > > From what you were posting earlier about having to "pump up" the pedal > until it works again (before the whole kit froze up completely), I'd guess > that your return spring inside the master cyl has broken. You could also > have a spring fragment lodged between the piston and cylinder wall, causing > the piston to freeze up. > > Another reason for the need to pump can be bad master cylinder seals (on > the piston). > > Curious to see what you found. Happy hunting ;-) > > Regards, > Robert > (1983 900GL, 1999 9-3 200) Thanks, I had a few words with a mechanic today who seems to think the two problems are connected as well. He also mentioned "bearing" and "sleeve"---It was going by kinda fast. Anyway, not a disaster and 'only' the clutch. I have an appointment on Tuesday. I'll report back---good or bad. Michael Glaser ***Please reply to both addresses:*** mitchvisnopsame-link.com mitchvisnopsamnet
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