RileySmith Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hi everyon I thought my clutch cable was bad, but it turns out that the car wont engage/dis-engage. It seems like the clutch needs to be bleed. Only thing is I cant locate a bleeder let alone the Master Cylinder clutch reservoir. I was told there is one and that the problem is the lines just need to bleed. I have no idea where they are at. I cant find anything on the net as for a diagram. any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 You need to take a step back. If you have a master cylinder then you don't have a clutch cable. The clutch MC is next to the brake MC toward the centerline of the car. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileySmith Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 HAHA! That makes sense. Well, any advice on what the issue could be if I replaced the clutch cable, but the clutch still wont engage/ disengage. (I can Barely start it) It has a clutch in safety mech when I start it. could it be that the clutch just stopped working over night? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest user Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Okay... lets start over,and lets try and stay on point.What happened to the clutch? What have you done to try and correct the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileySmith Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 I am not sure what happened. I just got back on a drive from San Francisco and as soon as I get home I notice the play getting worse and at that moment it just stops working. (just barely pulled it in the drive way)Like I said I have been fiddling with the clutch cable and that has not seemed to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98quiksilvergt Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 You may have a cracked clutch fork. I did. Every time I'd push the clutch in it would bend the fork instead of move the clutch. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest user Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Older models were known for breaking clutch cables,but not so much the Legacy models. The cables would break where they mount to the clutch pedal. The cable end that is held to the pedal support was made of what I'd call pot metal. Sometimes the end just snapped,other times it broke,but the clutch might have worked a few more times before the cable totally failed.If you look under the dash up towards the pedal mount,you should be able to see the cable end. If the cable is loose,it is most likely broken. This is an easy fix, as long as you don't mind standing on your head under the dash. Install the pedal end of the new cable first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileySmith Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 It is definitely the shifter fork. It is cracked to hell and back. I removed all those BS clips on there, but the fork still wont come out. Do I have to take the whole transmission out to get this part replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileySmith Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 right not I am just working through the clutch housing release lever hole. In the repair manual I found online it said I need remove the clutch release bearing before I can get the clutch release lever off. I am taking it as what you call the "shifter fork" is the clutch release lever? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest user Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Yes you have to remove the transmission,or the engine. Your choice. Engine is easier if you have the equipment. Plan on replacing the clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and the pilot bearing while your at it.Only makes sense. Same amount of work for the most part. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileySmith Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks for all of you're help! Much obliged to another man's second opinion.Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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