Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:36:16 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: Clutch problem
Jens FH wrote: > I think something is wrong with the clutch of my '85 Saab 900. Sometimes the > clutch won't engage properly. Even though I'm pressing down the pedal with > severe force, I'm unable to get the car in gear, when set in neutral. I > suspect this may have something to do with the hydraulic clutch system used > in these Saabs...am I right? What should I do? It's not very fun to be > standing in a junction and not be able to get the car into gear.. :-/ Either the hydraulic system isn't working correctly (the clutch slave isn't being pushed out far enough, possibly because of air in the system) or you have wear in your mechanical linkage as per the link you posted. Check for play as per DaveN's site, and if there isn't much play then bleed your clutch. -- Grunff