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samiam · 04-26-2002, 11:50 AM

I cannot seem to find any information using the 'search' option. So, the problem is I lost pressure in my clutch. It will not come up all the way, it's about 3-4" lower than it should be.....clutch master cylinder, slave, throw-out bearing, pressure plate......Whats the problem?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>???

I need some freaking help, which is it or could it be?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>?

**West** · 04-26-2002, 05:13 PM

Check the FAQ section.

JoseS13 · 05-03-2002, 11:45 AM

That happened to my car and it ended up being the slave cylinder. You should check the fluid and make sure its full.

drift into a curb · 05-03-2002, 04:59 PM

I agree with JoseS13.  It's most likely your slave cylinder.  I just got my clutch done last week and the mechanic said my master cylinder was fine, but my slave was leaking, so I'm gonna put a new one in this weekend.  Hopefully that resolves my problem...

Alias · 05-03-2002, 05:08 PM

How much is a slave cylindeR? Mine moves very very slow now. I noticed whne I was bleeding it after I put in the new clucth that is makes a swoosh noise. When I drive it hard it sounds kinda like a quiet BOV. lol. Its kinda cool.

Joe_M · 05-03-2002, 06:53 PM

Mine is doing the same thing.  It engages nicely, but won't fully disengage.  Mine feels more like a worn out return spring on the pedal than something in the hydraulics.  Nothing is leaking though.  Can someone take a look at their clutch pedal for me?  You should be able to see the spring right at about the pivot point, I just want to know if its supposed to be "kinked" in the middle of the spring or not.

Joe

drift into a curb · 05-05-2002, 03:30 PM

The slave cylinder regularly costs around $55.  I'm not sure because my mechanic gave it to me at cost which is like $23.95.  I'm not sure if that's a great deal or a deal at all.  Call your local auto parts shop and find out.

ridebmx · 05-07-2002, 06:49 AM

you can get a slave cylinder from http://www.oem-car-parts.com for 23 bucks i think...somewhere in the twenty dollar range anyways...and the person that asked about a picture of the clutch pedal and stuff...i think that at http://www.240sx.org on there faq page they have some diagrams for clutchs...hoped this helped

samiam · 05-07-2002, 06:00 PM

Well, I found the problem and it was the throw-bearing...damnit! It was a fun job I'll tell ya' that. As far as the slave cylinder it was fine no leaks. I have to give prob's to www.Courtesynissan.com gave me a nice little discount for being a www.240sx.org member... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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04-26-2002, 11:50 AM	#1
samiam Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I cannot seem to find any information using the 'search' option. So, the problem is I lost pressure in my clutch. It will not come up all the way, it's about 3-4" lower than it should be.....clutch master cylinder, slave, throw-out bearing, pressure plate......Whats the problem?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>??? I need some freaking help, which is it or could it be?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>? __________________ BuRn DuSt, EaT My RuBbeR !!

04-26-2002, 05:13 PM	#2
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 44 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check the FAQ section. __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

05-03-2002, 11:45 AM	#3
JoseS13 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That happened to my car and it ended up being the slave cylinder. You should check the fluid and make sure its full. __________________ 89 s13 SR[br][email protected][br]12 psi,93 oct,t25

05-03-2002, 04:59 PM	#4
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I agree with JoseS13.  It's most likely your slave cylinder.  I just got my clutch done last week and the mechanic said my master cylinder was fine, but my slave was leaking, so I'm gonna put a new one in this weekend.  Hopefully that resolves my problem... __________________ Go big or go home!

05-03-2002, 06:53 PM	#6
Joe_M Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 46 Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine is doing the same thing.  It engages nicely, but won't fully disengage.  Mine feels more like a worn out return spring on the pedal than something in the hydraulics.  Nothing is leaking though.  Can someone take a look at their clutch pedal for me?  You should be able to see the spring right at about the pivot point, I just want to know if its supposed to be "kinked" in the middle of the spring or not. Joe __________________ 1991 240SX LE Fastback SOLD!! 1992 USDM OneVia CA18DET powered SOLD!! 1996 240SX Base Model Rockin' the 4 Lug 1995 240SX Base Model $400 project car... and it runs!

05-03-2002, 05:08 PM	#5
Alias Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Piqua,OH Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much is a slave cylindeR? Mine moves very very slow now. I noticed whne I was bleeding it after I put in the new clucth that is makes a swoosh noise. When I drive it hard it sounds kinda like a quiet BOV. lol. Its kinda cool.

05-05-2002, 03:30 PM	#7
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	The slave cylinder regularly costs around $55.  I'm not sure because my mechanic gave it to me at cost which is like $23.95.  I'm not sure if that's a great deal or a deal at all.  Call your local auto parts shop and find out. __________________ Go big or go home!

05-07-2002, 06:49 AM	#8
ridebmx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 41 Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you can get a slave cylinder from http://www.oem-car-parts.com for 23 bucks i think...somewhere in the twenty dollar range anyways...and the person that asked about a picture of the clutch pedal and stuff...i think that at http://www.240sx.org on there faq page they have some diagrams for clutchs...hoped this helped __________________ I like my car, you may not...You like your car, I may not...To each there own, right? waiting for the sunken look to be cool..lol

05-07-2002, 06:00 PM	#9
samiam Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, I found the problem and it was the throw-bearing...damnit! It was a fun job I'll tell ya' that. As far as the slave cylinder it was fine no leaks. I have to give prob's to www.Courtesynissan.com gave me a nice little discount for being a www.240sx.org member... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ BuRn DuSt, EaT My RuBbeR !!