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sr240noob · 08-23-2009, 09:27 AM

So i am just finishing up my swap and am now working out the few bugs it had/has. I am now having a clutch issue. I Bled the system pretty well, untill there were no more bubbles in the bleed tube. My problem is that when i push the clutch in it feels great but when i go to take off or after shifting gears, when letting the clutch out it doesnt engauge untill the peddle is almost all the way out. The engine has about 42xxx miles so im wondering if i need a new clutch? or if i didnt bleed the system properly or what. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Zachsta · 08-23-2009, 09:33 AM

Is it a stock clutch?

sr240noob · 08-23-2009, 11:29 AM

i believe so. Im not to sure. But im gonna say yes to that. As stated before it shifts great and doesnt grind anty gears it just doesnt grab till peddel is almost all the way out.

reactor · 08-23-2009, 01:37 PM

Adjust the pedal pushrod length.

240sxjohny · 08-26-2009, 12:54 PM

You should also check the master cylinder and see if the clutch is worn out but im sure its not the clutch it has to be that

sr240noob · 08-26-2009, 07:09 PM

Ok so i just adjust the rod on the back of he peddal? I didnt think to do that. Would i shorten or extend the length of the rod? Also the whole setup besides clutch is brand new.( master and slave cylinder, and steel braided hose)

08-23-2009, 09:27 AM	#1
sr240noob Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2009 Location: saint charles , Mo Age: 38 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clutch going bad? So i am just finishing up my swap and am now working out the few bugs it had/has. I am now having a clutch issue. I Bled the system pretty well, untill there were no more bubbles in the bleed tube. My problem is that when i push the clutch in it feels great but when i go to take off or after shifting gears, when letting the clutch out it doesnt engauge untill the peddle is almost all the way out. The engine has about 42xxx miles so im wondering if i need a new clutch? or if i didnt bleed the system properly or what. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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08-23-2009, 09:33 AM	#2
Zachsta Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cali! Age: 32 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Is it a stock clutch?

08-23-2009, 11:29 AM	#3
sr240noob Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2009 Location: saint charles , Mo Age: 38 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i believe so. Im not to sure. But im gonna say yes to that. As stated before it shifts great and doesnt grind anty gears it just doesnt grab till peddel is almost all the way out.

08-23-2009, 01:37 PM	#4
reactor Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Adjust the pedal pushrod length.

08-26-2009, 12:54 PM	#5
240sxjohny BANNED Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los angeles Age: 34 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You should also check the master cylinder and see if the clutch is worn out but im sure its not the clutch it has to be that

08-26-2009, 07:09 PM	#6
sr240noob Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2009 Location: saint charles , Mo Age: 38 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok so i just adjust the rod on the back of he peddal? I didnt think to do that. Would i shorten or extend the length of the rod? Also the whole setup besides clutch is brand new.( master and slave cylinder, and steel braided hose)