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wyteboichris · 07-17-2008, 01:17 PM

Finally the swap is complete. I've bench bled the master cylinder twice, bled the slave cylinder 3 times and the pedal is firm and feels like a new clutch should. The MC rod is also pushed out all the way.

When the car is off the gears change fine, once the car is started, every gear is VERY difficult to go in and I have to slam it into reverse or it may grind. I'm stumped on what the problem may be. The only thing I can think is the rod for the MC needs to be lengthend.

Any ideas that you guys may have would be greatly appreciated. THanks guys!

projectRDM · 07-17-2008, 02:10 PM

S13 MC? The rod is too short for an S14 unless it's fully extended, leaving no room for adjustment.

wyteboichris · 07-17-2008, 07:50 PM

It should all be s14 parts, bought an entire kit that came with "OEM" replacement stuff. The pedal sits about half an inch back from the brake pedal so it should about right to my knowledge. I've bled the system multiple times- changed tranny fluid...i just don't know what to do next. I've seen people have the similar problem but nothing seemed to work yet.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 07-17-2008, 09:09 PM

What clutch are you running? Also you dont have the dampening box hooked up do you?

wyteboichris · 07-19-2008, 03:29 PM

RPS street sport clutch w/ pressure plate. no dampening box, stainless steal braided line from MC to SC. Still can't figure it out though...f'n pissin me off.

let5l1de · 08-08-2008, 12:49 PM

wyteboichris what ever came out of the hung up clutch engagement situation? Im curious to understand why people have problems like this. There are quite a bit of variables, in a clutch sytems, such as T.O. brg (improper install), pressure plate (improper torque and pattern) master cylander/slave bore size, rod lengths and fluids.

And for the record, its not just any 1 brand that this happens to. All brands and most single or dual diaphram types have experinced similar problems.

let us know what happned or what the fix was in your situation!

spartanmisfit · 08-13-2008, 06:17 PM

oops, I have the same problem and made a thread but I havn't changed anything it just happend last night and got worse and this morning didnt work. It's an s13 though

07-17-2008, 01:17 PM	#1
wyteboichris Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NOLA Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Clutch Engagement problem Finally the swap is complete. I've bench bled the master cylinder twice, bled the slave cylinder 3 times and the pedal is firm and feels like a new clutch should. The MC rod is also pushed out all the way. When the car is off the gears change fine, once the car is started, every gear is VERY difficult to go in and I have to slam it into reverse or it may grind. I'm stumped on what the problem may be. The only thing I can think is the rod for the MC needs to be lengthend. Any ideas that you guys may have would be greatly appreciated. THanks guys! __________________ Signature Infraction! Read the Rules for Signature Sizes..

07-17-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	S13 MC? The rod is too short for an S14 unless it's fully extended, leaving no room for adjustment. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

07-17-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
wyteboichris Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NOLA Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It should all be s14 parts, bought an entire kit that came with "OEM" replacement stuff. The pedal sits about half an inch back from the brake pedal so it should about right to my knowledge. I've bled the system multiple times- changed tranny fluid...i just don't know what to do next. I've seen people have the similar problem but nothing seemed to work yet. __________________ Signature Infraction! Read the Rules for Signature Sizes..

07-17-2008, 09:09 PM	#4
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	What clutch are you running? Also you dont have the dampening box hooked up do you? __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

07-19-2008, 03:29 PM	#5
wyteboichris Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NOLA Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	RPS street sport clutch w/ pressure plate. no dampening box, stainless steal braided line from MC to SC. Still can't figure it out though...f'n pissin me off. __________________ Signature Infraction! Read the Rules for Signature Sizes..

08-08-2008, 12:49 PM	#6
let5l1de Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 626DRIFT, ca Posts: 1,420 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: let5l1de Feedback Score: 30 reviews	wyteboichris what ever came out of the hung up clutch engagement situation? Im curious to understand why people have problems like this. There are quite a bit of variables, in a clutch sytems, such as T.O. brg (improper install), pressure plate (improper torque and pattern) master cylander/slave bore size, rod lengths and fluids. And for the record, its not just any 1 brand that this happens to. All brands and most single or dual diaphram types have experinced similar problems. let us know what happned or what the fix was in your situation! __________________ GR Performance facebook Pics & More! Comments! http://www.facebook.com/pages/GR-Performance/120477531339202 Read My Sales Review 626 Friday Nights San Gabriel

08-13-2008, 06:17 PM	#7
spartanmisfit Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Lansing, Michigan Posts: 1,332 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	oops, I have the same problem and made a thread but I havn't changed anything it just happend last night and got worse and this morning didnt work. It's an s13 though

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