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wren240sx · 01-18-2003, 01:00 PM

i got a 91 240sx and ive had to get the clutch worked on 3 times in the past 3 months. i blew it out once. then got a OE replacement. it went out again. got it fixed. then just last night. it went out for the third time. it doesnt go out all at once. it just seems to lose pressure and theres no resistance in the clutch until like the last inch before the floor board. i wasnt driving it hard when it went out. just started to go, and had to drive home in 3rd gear. ive heard its the slave cylinder or something like that.
very broke right now. so any ideas on fixes is appreciated.

Natty · 01-18-2003, 01:25 PM

Have you been doing all of the work yourself or taken it to a shop? I would look at the master/slave cylinders. Make sure you adjust the clutch pedal!
Jeff

96SEChick · 01-18-2003, 01:46 PM

That definitely sounds like the clutch master &/or slave cylinder. My pedal started doing odd things like that on and off for about a week, then it all of a sudden stuck to the floor. I would occasionally be able to pull it up again w/ my foot, then it wouldn't stay up. It turned out to be my clutch master cylinder.

Good luck!!

PAnut240 · 01-18-2003, 08:15 PM

I would suggest getting a slave/master clyinder rebuild kit. It only costs a few bucks and isn't all that difficult to do. Just make sure you clean your whole cluch system out before you put in the new parts and fluid. Bleed the system well.
Good luck,
Jim

240Stilo · 01-19-2003, 08:24 PM

I had the same problem but I found that my problem was a little metal bracket, that connects to the clutch, that was broken. It cost me 11 bucks to get the part at a Nissan dealer nearby. It wouldn't hurt to check behind the pedal to see if that's your problem too. Good luck.

wren240sx · 01-21-2003, 07:06 AM

thanks for the help. hehe i took a look and i probably just need a rebuild kit. cuz the hydraulic fluid resevoir in the master cylinder was empty. so i filled it bled the air bubbles out of the system and it works now.

96SEChick · 01-21-2003, 07:49 PM

Good job!! Glad it's working fine now!

----Lauren

N1ceDrgn · 01-22-2003, 01:45 PM

Another thing to keep an eye on is the pressure on the line.. If it gets hot and builds pressure, it can get sloppy again. It's a problem that's been haunting me with my U.S. 240. I've replaced the line, the M/S cylinders and it still comes around. One other item to take a look at it is removing the air box from the system and driectly connecting the line from the M cylinder the to slave. That will keep pressure there as well.

wren240sx · 01-22-2003, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by N1ceDrgn
Another thing to keep an eye on is the pressure on the line.. If it gets hot and builds pressure, it can get sloppy again. It's a problem that's been haunting me with my U.S. 240. I've replaced the line, the M/S cylinders and it still comes around. One other item to take a look at it is removing the air box from the system and driectly connecting the line from the M cylinder the to slave. That will keep pressure there as well.

cool thanks for the info

DrAgNDriFteR23 · 01-22-2003, 04:24 PM

Does anyone know exactly how much the rebuild kit is? and where it can be purchased?

HKrpS13 · 01-22-2003, 05:08 PM

Autozone
Under $20

01-18-2003, 01:00 PM	#1
wren240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: gulfbreeze, fl Age: 42 Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	serious clutch problems help!!! i got a 91 240sx and ive had to get the clutch worked on 3 times in the past 3 months. i blew it out once. then got a OE replacement. it went out again. got it fixed. then just last night. it went out for the third time. it doesnt go out all at once. it just seems to lose pressure and theres no resistance in the clutch until like the last inch before the floor board. i wasnt driving it hard when it went out. just started to go, and had to drive home in 3rd gear. ive heard its the slave cylinder or something like that. very broke right now. so any ideas on fixes is appreciated. __________________ 1991 240sx se red w/ big #$* dent in it!! 5 speed injen cai apexi n1 dual unorthadox pulley set oh yeah and a blown motor

01-18-2003, 01:25 PM	#2
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you been doing all of the work yourself or taken it to a shop? I would look at the master/slave cylinders. Make sure you adjust the clutch pedal! Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

01-18-2003, 01:46 PM	#3
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That definitely sounds like the clutch master &/or slave cylinder. My pedal started doing odd things like that on and off for about a week, then it all of a sudden stuck to the floor. I would occasionally be able to pull it up again w/ my foot, then it wouldn't stay up. It turned out to be my clutch master cylinder. Good luck!! __________________ Lauren '91 300ZX TT Ultra Red 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JUN flywheel, ACT clutch, Energy Suspension Bushings, Tokico Blues - dyno'ed 295hp/306tq '94 300ZX TT Black Emerald Pearl 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JWT ECU w/ Stillen chip, Stillen exhaust, Tokico Blues, Eibach ProKits, 18" Enkei RP-01 wheels - dyno'ed 333hp/385tq '00 WS6 Trans Am Bright Red 6-speedFOR SALE - only 29k miles, stock, fully loaded, only $23,999 (NADA $26300) Green Country Motorsports Northeastern Oklahoma SCCA

01-18-2003, 08:15 PM	#4
PAnut240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Marysville,CA Age: 43 Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would suggest getting a slave/master clyinder rebuild kit. It only costs a few bucks and isn't all that difficult to do. Just make sure you clean your whole cluch system out before you put in the new parts and fluid. Bleed the system well. Good luck, Jim __________________ '89 Fastback  SR20det; Greddy Profec B II boost controller. HKS 262 CAMS. Greddy Radiator,pulleys,oilfilter relocation kit,boost gauge, rockerarm stoppers,intake manifold. Nismo Fuel Press Reg. Ferra duel Valvesprings, ti retainers. East Bear headlight conversion. Type X tail lights. Tien Suspension, Tanabe race exhaust.  GT 16" rims, Walbro high Pressure fuel Pump,  7pt rollcage. HKS BOV. Mandril Exhaust Man. GTR FMIC. BeeR Valve cover. JE Pistons and Eagle Rods.

01-19-2003, 08:24 PM	#5
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had the same problem but I found that my problem was a little metal bracket, that connects to the clutch, that was broken. It cost me 11 bucks to get the part at a Nissan dealer nearby. It wouldn't hurt to check behind the pedal to see if that's your problem too. Good luck. __________________ -Juan

01-21-2003, 07:06 AM	#6
wren240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: gulfbreeze, fl Age: 42 Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the help. hehe i took a look and i probably just need a rebuild kit. cuz the hydraulic fluid resevoir in the master cylinder was empty. so i filled it bled the air bubbles out of the system and it works now. __________________ 1991 240sx se red w/ big #$* dent in it!! 5 speed injen cai apexi n1 dual unorthadox pulley set oh yeah and a blown motor

01-21-2003, 07:49 PM	#7
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good job!! Glad it's working fine now! ----Lauren

01-22-2003, 01:45 PM	#8
N1ceDrgn Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another thing to keep an eye on is the pressure on the line.. If it gets hot and builds pressure, it can get sloppy again. It's a problem that's been haunting me with my U.S. 240. I've replaced the line, the M/S cylinders and it still comes around. One other item to take a look at it is removing the air box from the system and driectly connecting the line from the M cylinder the to slave. That will keep pressure there as well. __________________ ..working on something that is slowly getting built up and restored..

01-22-2003, 04:24 PM	#10
DrAgNDriFteR23 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Salinas, CA Age: 39 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anyone know exactly how much the rebuild kit is? and where it can be purchased? __________________ A Honda Ricer is like a person competing in the special olympics, they might win, but in the end, they're still retarded \|D\|R\|I\|F\|T\|I\|N\|G\| ......my anti-grip

01-22-2003, 05:08 PM	#11
HKrpS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Autozone Under $20