Clutch Master Cyl. Problems - Page 4

yvesmontreal · #46 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gadwhite

I keep hoping for something simple, but it looks like I have to pull the trans anyway, just to figure out what is going on. On hand for the job; I so far have a new throwout bearing, a new pilot bushing, a new flex line and slave cyl. and have ordered , a new master cyl. new front and rear trans seals . I didn't think I needed the clutch and pressure plate because the car pulls well, but once I get it out I will see. I want to stop short of cracking the case, even though I have had bad 2nd gear synchros. If anyone else has any ideas please keep them coming.

vf31rhill · #47 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 06:26 PM

"She got about a block or so away before we who stayed behind heard the very distinct sound of the engine winding up to redline, a shift, then winding up again."

Priceless! Sounds like she may be a chip off the old block. Can she repair the Alfa also?
Robert

**Tifosi** · #48 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Just for giggles, try resetting the adjustable rod to 136-138mm (ie: two or three turns longer) and see what that does for you.

If it brings it, you may have a worn throwout fork at either the spot where it pivots on the ball, the finger tips that ride the throwout bearing or both. Alternatively, the slave cylinder may not be correctly mounted in regard to where the circlips are.

Lengthening that rod a bit will give a telltail on any of those three. (providing of course you've completely and properly bled the system)

**gadwhite** · #49 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 09:48 PM

Ok will give this a shot tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.

yvesmontreal · #50 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tifosi

Just for giggles, try resetting the adjustable rod to 136-138mm (ie: two or three turns longer) and see what that does for you.

If it brings it, you may have a worn throwout fork at either the spot where it pivots on the ball, the finger tips that ride the throwout bearing or both. Alternatively, the slave cylinder may not be correctly mounted in regard to where the circlips are.

Lengthening that rod a bit will give a telltail on any of those three. (providing of course you've completely and properly bled the system)

**gadwhite** · #51 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yvesmontreal

... and that could explain why the PO had the rod extended to the point where it bottomed out and bent.

**gadwhite** · #52 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 09:13 PM

Well I definitely have a problem. No luck with new master cyl, but At least I got the pivot arm replaced. Im going to pull the trans and take a look at the throwout bearing and pressure plat etc. Got new master, slave and fex line for the hydralics, and new throwout bearing pilot bushing, and trans seals, also while Im at it I'll replace the gubi, driveshaft bearing and u joint. Im going to wait until I pull the trans to see if I need to do the pressure plate. If i Do I'll do a clutch job. I'll started a new thread in transmissions (Click here) I plan on taking lots of pictures. Wish me luck!