Clutch Problems
09-04-2002, 08:17 AM
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Ok, i finished rebuliding my engine and now i have a reoccuring problem. I installed a new clutch and flywheel combo, but now when i bleed the clutch, somehow air will get back into the lines and make it nearly impossible to shift. I can bleed all the air out of the lines and then drive it, maybe for 2 minutes with perfect shifting then it goes to crap again, i have put a cap on the bleeder valve, noticing vacuum under the cap, where else can it be leaking from? the threads? i have no loss of fluid, so i'm puzzled, i never had this problem before the rebulid and now i do... any thoughts? thanks your input is appreciated!
pete
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09-04-2002, 12:03 PM
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the clutch is in correctly, because it was new and made sure it would go "flywheel side" with the sticker that said "flywheel side"..
I constantly find myself bleeding the clutch because new air will come out and then it will squirt only fluid, and it will shift correctly for about 5 shifts then eventually turn to crap again and become harder to shift. i can put the car in 1st gear and hold the clutch and the car will pull itself forward... a sign of air in the lines from the clutch not fully disengaging.
I constantly find myself bleeding the clutch because new air will come out and then it will squirt only fluid, and it will shift correctly for about 5 shifts then eventually turn to crap again and become harder to shift. i can put the car in 1st gear and hold the clutch and the car will pull itself forward... a sign of air in the lines from the clutch not fully disengaging.
