R32 Gts-4 Clutch Problem

[Cev]

Hi there,

Trying to resolve a clutch issue I'm having and after scouring the internet for days on end, I'm still stumped (although there are a few things I have not been able to check thus far!)

Basically, my car is having extreme difficulty selecting gears. I can shift into gears fine when the car is not turned on, but when the car is on, I have to Chris Brown my car into gear.

* my thrust bearing is noisy at all times, except after I smash the car into gear. I was under the impression that a noisy thrust bearing is a common R32 problem, but the noise shouldn't exist when the clutch is disengaged (pushed in), right?

* my clutch isn't bottomed out. The same level of resistance exists as when the clutch was operational and working as intended.

* clutch is an Exedy Cushion Button clutch with ~ 4,000km/s on it.

* fluids are fine all round.

* I have not yet been able to get the up on stands/ramps/hoist to check the slave and master cylinders. This is what I believe the issue may be.

What are the potential problems given that I have not checked slave/master cylinders yet? Would it likely be one of these or is the clutch mounting bracket potentially a culprit? (have read this in another SAU thread relating to this issue)...

Any help is appreciated. Tax is just around the corner so figured I would figure this out and add whatever is required to the shopping list

Edited July 6, 2014 by Cevzy

[Cev]

So I took the bitch for a drive today. Was kinda annoyed that I couldn't find the problem. Thrashed the shit outta her and clutch/gears are working A+ rofl...

Problem seems to be solved for now. I suspect the issue arised because my nephew was shifting into gears while the car was off and it's been sitting ever since.

Oh well. Till next time!