Faulty Master/slave Clutch Cylinder ?

[schnowbie]

Hi Guys

I Recently just purchased an R33 Skyline

so I'm pretty new to the skyline world

well not exactly mechanic minded either,

I've got a problem with my car,

It won't go into gears at the start when it's cold

would have to use brute force, and I hate doing that,

that's after waiting for awhile till the car gets bit hotter

but yeah,

I put the car in gear when the engine is off, and put my clutch in

and start the car, n yeah the clutch is engaging while the clutch is in.

so the car jump forward.

i got told it's either my master/slave cylinder

i don't know which one is stuffed or needs adjusting.

and got recommended to recond it instead of buying a new one ?

I'm new to brissy area, so wouldn't have a clue

where to go and ppl to trust.

so if any brissy skyliners out there that would help me out

would be great

Price figure would help ... tight on budget

esp after xmas

cheers ..

ps. would love to meet new ppl from here.

Edited December 29, 2008 by schnowbie

[gfunkk]

to bad you dont have a r32 because i got r32 master and slave and could easliy install them for you

it does sound like its one of the two, or their is just air in the system... maybe just bleed the system and see if that fixes it? (if you know how)

[schnowbie]

no i don't sorry lol

i've looked in the DIY part, there's none.

the mechanic i usually go to closed until next week,

but i don't really want to drive the car until i get it fix, but i need the car to go to work.

[CRoNic...]

Does the clutch get stuck to the floor and you manually have to bring it back up?

If it's the slave cylinder, the clutch will get stuck to the floor. You'll also have clutch fluid leaking inside the car in the drivers footwell.

Brand new kits (slave cylinder) is like $40 brand new... but that'll last 10 years or so. Get a steel bearing sleeve kit, get that installed and it will outlast the age of the car.

Also, check your clutch fluid reservoir. If it's low or empty, then you have a leak either from the master and/or slave. Best to get both repaired at the same time, as they'll usually give up together.

[schnowbie]

nuh clutch doesn't stuck on the floor

pedal works normal

n no leakage,

when it's in gears

eventho the clutch is in, car still moves.

not engaging properly??

Edited December 30, 2008 by schnowbie

[s13_Skyline_inside]

im pretty sure the master cyl is pretty cheap genuine, close 100 bucks, not sure about the slave tho

[heller44]

Does the clutch get stuck to the floor and you manually have to bring it back up?

If it's the slave cylinder, the clutch will get stuck to the floor. You'll also have clutch fluid leaking inside the car in the drivers footwell.

Brand new kits (slave cylinder) is like $40 brand new... but that'll last 10 years or so. Get a steel bearing sleeve kit, get that installed and it will outlast the age of the car.

Also, check your clutch fluid reservoir. If it's low or empty, then you have a leak either from the master and/or slave. Best to get both repaired at the same time, as they'll usually give up together.

When my master cyl went the clutch pedal ws occasionally getting stuck on the floor, so both ends can cause it.

OP, have you tried adjusting the clutch rod? on the back of the pedal assembly there is a lock nut and the adjuster, you can try adjusting the travel yourself..

*edit, post date, would be fixed ages ago..

Edited January 28, 2009 by heller44