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kermit80 · 10-13-2003, 04:27 AM

I really am in dire need for help.
My clutch pedal was getting soft within the last couple of days. It wouldn't go into gear. If i kept pumping, after awhile it would get better. I finally looked at the clutch fluid Saturday night and found no oil. Saturday night though i ran over to Checkers (the guys are ****ing stupid) i ask for clutch fluid, and they sold me gear oil for the differential. My friend said i needed DOT3 Brake oil. I also confirmed that.

We bled the brakes and it's getting pressure here and there but eventually it losses strength. Any ideas? Did i screw up things worse by putting in some 80W 90 gear oil? PLEASE HELP....*smiles* gotta get my 240 back on the road.

**mrmephistopheles** · 10-13-2003, 08:55 AM

why would you bleed the brakes when you need to be bleeding the clutch?
Anyway, you can try flushing your system and using brake fluid, but it's very possible you've blown some seals by using such a heavy weight fluid.

kermit80 · 10-13-2003, 10:46 AM

my bad...we were bleeding the clutch not the brakes. I was posting the original message really late and just was out of it for the day.

curbhuggerrps13 · 10-13-2003, 11:31 AM

oh yesterday my clutch sank in and sucked..so what i did was i took the booster located in the engine compartment located near the brake booster and replaced it...so my clutch was then after bled and now its better than ever...the part is expensive though but im sure u can come up with the cash. its the small white miniture tube with a black top and has a silver l shaped body with one tiny hose connectin the the hicas...or whatever part if u dont have hicas pump. simply pushin it and seeing if the fluid comes out wont tell u taht its busted till its in...good luck cuz my clutch and tranny problems are done over for now.

kermit80 · 10-13-2003, 07:17 PM

I have drained the thick liquid with a couple small bottles of brake fluid. The hydralic system and it's liquid is totally separate with the actual clutch. So it wouldn't get inside my clutch making it all slippery or anything right?

kermit80 · 10-13-2003, 07:21 PM

I found fluid leaking from underneath on the passenger side. There is this rod that has a end that looks like a square shape. The rod pulls out and goes in about 3 inches or so. I noticed there is fluid leaking there. This rod is coming out on the side of the tranny. You know what part that is??

10-13-2003, 04:27 AM	#1
kermit80 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Please Help, Clutch Problem I really am in dire need for help. My clutch pedal was getting soft within the last couple of days. It wouldn't go into gear. If i kept pumping, after awhile it would get better. I finally looked at the clutch fluid Saturday night and found no oil. Saturday night though i ran over to Checkers (the guys are ***ing stupid) i ask for clutch fluid, and they sold me gear oil for the differential. My friend said i needed DOT3 Brake oil. I also confirmed that. We bled the brakes and it's getting pressure here and there but eventually it losses strength. Any ideas? Did i screw up things worse by putting in some 80W 90 gear oil? PLEASE HELP....smiles* gotta get my 240 back on the road. __________________ 93 240sx...Sportline Springs, KYB AGX shocks, 3 1/2"exhaust, Whiteline Offset Rear bushings, 16" SSR rims, intake, spoiler, Momo steering wheel, Clarion DB625MP3 Deck....2nd 240sx...and waited 6 months looking for a good one with low miles.....wanted NOTHING ELSE....

10-13-2003, 10:46 AM	#3
kermit80 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my bad...we were bleeding the clutch not the brakes. I was posting the original message really late and just was out of it for the day. __________________ 93 240sx...Sportline Springs, KYB AGX shocks, 3 1/2"exhaust, Whiteline Offset Rear bushings, 16" SSR rims, intake, spoiler, Momo steering wheel, Clarion DB625MP3 Deck....2nd 240sx...and waited 6 months looking for a good one with low miles.....wanted NOTHING ELSE....

10-13-2003, 07:17 PM	#5
kermit80 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have drained the thick liquid with a couple small bottles of brake fluid. The hydralic system and it's liquid is totally separate with the actual clutch. So it wouldn't get inside my clutch making it all slippery or anything right? __________________ 93 240sx...Sportline Springs, KYB AGX shocks, 3 1/2"exhaust, Whiteline Offset Rear bushings, 16" SSR rims, intake, spoiler, Momo steering wheel, Clarion DB625MP3 Deck....2nd 240sx...and waited 6 months looking for a good one with low miles.....wanted NOTHING ELSE....

10-13-2003, 07:21 PM	#6
kermit80 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found fluid leaking from underneath on the passenger side. There is this rod that has a end that looks like a square shape. The rod pulls out and goes in about 3 inches or so. I noticed there is fluid leaking there. This rod is coming out on the side of the tranny. You know what part that is?? __________________ 93 240sx...Sportline Springs, KYB AGX shocks, 3 1/2"exhaust, Whiteline Offset Rear bushings, 16" SSR rims, intake, spoiler, Momo steering wheel, Clarion DB625MP3 Deck....2nd 240sx...and waited 6 months looking for a good one with low miles.....wanted NOTHING ELSE....

10-13-2003, 08:55 AM	#2
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	why would you bleed the brakes when you need to be bleeding the clutch? Anyway, you can try flushing your system and using brake fluid, but it's very possible you've blown some seals by using such a heavy weight fluid.

10-13-2003, 11:31 AM	#4
curbhuggerrps13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fort drum Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	oh yesterday my clutch sank in and sucked..so what i did was i took the booster located in the engine compartment located near the brake booster and replaced it...so my clutch was then after bled and now its better than ever...the part is expensive though but im sure u can come up with the cash. its the small white miniture tube with a black top and has a silver l shaped body with one tiny hose connectin the the hicas...or whatever part if u dont have hicas pump. simply pushin it and seeing if the fluid comes out wont tell u taht its busted till its in...good luck cuz my clutch and tranny problems are done over for now.