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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Bad Clutch?

My clutch was fine, nice and tight until i left it outside at a friends for a while when i was inside. I come out at the end of the night and the car is freezing (thanks minnesota) but the clutch is acting funny.
I push on the pedal with zero resistance until about 1/4 left in its travel, then it gets tight and I can shift gears...
Is this the slave/master cylinder? or the entire clutch in itself...?
I had the understanding if my clutch was going bad, My car would be slipping under acceleration, this is why I am wondering...
Thanks Ahead Of Time.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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I notice it is getting very very hard to get my car into first gear from a dead stop. Second gear comes very roughly as well. Third seems fine, as well as fourth..fifth...
Any input is appreciated...
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Check fluid level, bleed lines, then time to look at the slave cyl...
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Does it do it when the car is warmed up properly?
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 05:34 AM
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Yes, it does do it when the car is warmed up properly.
Also- Fluid levels, I'm unsure about, My initial reaction when this problem started happening was to check the level, I did, and I found that the fluid levels are below maximum, but not below minimum. Like I dont think I could add much even if i wanted too.
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Okay, then bleed the lines free of air. Then if that ain't it, then it's probably a hardware issue...slave cly?
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Any write ups on how to bleed the clutch?
Searched for about 10 honest minutes (lol) and found nothing other than the comparison to bleeding the brake lines...
Someone should write a complete clutch bleeding procedure! with pics!!!
Thanks for all the help anyway, I'm just carefully, carefully driving it right now, basically waiting for the time to come where i find myself stranded...
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kylepaschke
Any write ups on how to bleed the clutch?
Searched for about 10 honest minutes (lol) and found nothing other than the comparison to bleeding the brake lines...
Someone should write a complete clutch bleeding procedure! with pics!!!
Thanks for all the help anyway, I'm just carefully, carefully driving it right now, basically waiting for the time to come where i find myself stranded...
http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tPa...cb8d6f764191e7

It's actually really not too difficult to be honest. I did it on my own but it took me forever until I didn't see any bubbles.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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the level is below minimum in my brake fluid resivour.
Where is this bleeder screw I hear so much about.
God i hate cars.
hahah
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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I found what I believe to be the bleed screw.
Is it located towards the right of the main block, more towards the front area.
Sort of by the airbox/battery assembly?
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Took it to the shop,
they said it was the entire clutch (pressure plate, TOB, slave cyl. etc) go figure...
1030.00$
GAY!
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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Thieves! It shouldnt cost that much. Last time I had mine done, I paid for $400 labor. My TOB/SC were $120 from the stealership. Plus the works evo clutch kit was around $400 as well. But for an OEM clutch, I think it would be a lot cheaper.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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i paid around 800 bucks to get my done every thing brand new and oem
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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The guy tried explaining to me that there was no aftermarket clutch kit for my car.
I lol'ed and punched him in the face.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Time to find a new shop!
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