Clutch sticking to floor and major fluid loss (Yes I've read the various stickies)
11-10-2011, 10:27 AM
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Clutch sticking to floor and major fluid loss (Yes I've read the various stickies) Out of the blue about 2 weeks ago, my car started with the (what I have now learned is infamous) clutch sticking to the floor, and needing to be pumped to get the pedal to return. I've never driven this car hard and its never pulled this stunt during high speed shifts, which I havent done in years. I topped the (admittedly dirty) fluid off and the problem went away, but it has returned every few days and I'm noticing the reservoir is visibly lower-once its refilled to the line the car is almost always fine again.
Anyway the whole point of this is Im trying to be a little more detailed with my problems to help diagnose wether its fixable with a flush (which I doubt since I seem to be losing fluid), a master cylinder (which I'm hoping), and not the slave cylinder-which would render this car a 3400lbs paperweight because I'm a broke jobless graduate. Is there any place the master is prone to visibly leaking so I can confirm whether or not its that? Thanks for any help.
Anyway the whole point of this is Im trying to be a little more detailed with my problems to help diagnose wether its fixable with a flush (which I doubt since I seem to be losing fluid), a master cylinder (which I'm hoping), and not the slave cylinder-which would render this car a 3400lbs paperweight because I'm a broke jobless graduate. Is there any place the master is prone to visibly leaking so I can confirm whether or not its that? Thanks for any help.
11-10-2011, 12:33 PM
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Try putting some cardboard underneath the car and look for any signs of it dripping. Then pin point where it's leaking. You could probably get some dye for it as well.
Out of the blue about 2 weeks ago, my car started with the (what I have now learned is infamous) clutch sticking to the floor, and needing to be pumped to get the pedal to return. I've never driven this car hard and its never pulled this stunt during high speed shifts, which I havent done in years. I topped the (admittedly dirty) fluid off and the problem went away, but it has returned every few days and I'm noticing the reservoir is visibly lower-once its refilled to the line the car is almost always fine again.
Anyway the whole point of this is Im trying to be a little more detailed with my problems to help diagnose wether its fixable with a flush (which I doubt since I seem to be losing fluid), a master cylinder (which I'm hoping), and not the slave cylinder-which would render this car a 3400lbs paperweight because I'm a broke jobless graduate. Is there any place the master is prone to visibly leaking so I can confirm whether or not its that? Thanks for any help.
Anyway the whole point of this is Im trying to be a little more detailed with my problems to help diagnose wether its fixable with a flush (which I doubt since I seem to be losing fluid), a master cylinder (which I'm hoping), and not the slave cylinder-which would render this car a 3400lbs paperweight because I'm a broke jobless graduate. Is there any place the master is prone to visibly leaking so I can confirm whether or not its that? Thanks for any help.
11-12-2011, 02:03 AM
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Master can go bad without leaking any fluid. One of the inner seals just has to be shifted enough to let air in the system and it will cause the pedal to stick.
If its a sticky pedal its the master
If its a dead pedal it's the slave. Leaky slave will also cause visible dripping from where the transmission meets the motor
If its a sticky pedal its the master
If its a dead pedal it's the slave. Leaky slave will also cause visible dripping from where the transmission meets the motor
11-12-2011, 02:08 AM
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Master can go bad without leaking any fluid. One of the inner seals just has to be shifted enough to let air in the system and it will cause the pedal to stick.
If its a sticky pedal its the master
If its a dead pedal it's the slave. Leaky slave will also cause visible dripping from where the transmission meets the motor
If its a sticky pedal its the master
If its a dead pedal it's the slave. Leaky slave will also cause visible dripping from where the transmission meets the motor
11-15-2011, 11:48 PM
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If you are having to top it off it's obviously leaking somewhere. Check the carpet under the dash to see if it wet/stained after you drive it for a while.
When my slave went bad it would just leak everywhere and wouldn't have any problems with the pedal. Eventually it leaked so much I was having to top it off every day
Check for leaks on the ground and in your car
When my slave went bad it would just leak everywhere and wouldn't have any problems with the pedal. Eventually it leaked so much I was having to top it off every day
Check for leaks on the ground and in your car
11-15-2011, 11:55 PM
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Sorry I can't edit from my phone
When my master went bad the car would have problems holding pressure and we had to pull the pedal up off the floor
When my slave went bad it had a visible leak on the ground under the car. You could see a leak where the engine met the Trans
My slave went bad on my car in college and I had to sell it because I couldn't afford to keep the balance on a credit card. If you have money problems my best advice is to just apply for a larger student loan because the interest is lower than a credit card balance.
I was able to buy my car back from the guy I sold it to after college, granted he beat the **** out of it when he had it but at least I got her back lol
When my master went bad the car would have problems holding pressure and we had to pull the pedal up off the floor
When my slave went bad it had a visible leak on the ground under the car. You could see a leak where the engine met the Trans
My slave went bad on my car in college and I had to sell it because I couldn't afford to keep the balance on a credit card. If you have money problems my best advice is to just apply for a larger student loan because the interest is lower than a credit card balance.
I was able to buy my car back from the guy I sold it to after college, granted he beat the **** out of it when he had it but at least I got her back lol
11-18-2011, 11:19 AM
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Sorry I can't edit from my phone
When my master went bad the car would have problems holding pressure and we had to pull the pedal up off the floor
When my slave went bad it had a visible leak on the ground under the car. You could see a leak where the engine met the Trans
My slave went bad on my car in college and I had to sell it because I couldn't afford to keep the balance on a credit card. If you have money problems my best advice is to just apply for a larger student loan because the interest is lower than a credit card balance.
I was able to buy my car back from the guy I sold it to after college, granted he beat the **** out of it when he had it but at least I got her back lol
When my master went bad the car would have problems holding pressure and we had to pull the pedal up off the floor
When my slave went bad it had a visible leak on the ground under the car. You could see a leak where the engine met the Trans
My slave went bad on my car in college and I had to sell it because I couldn't afford to keep the balance on a credit card. If you have money problems my best advice is to just apply for a larger student loan because the interest is lower than a credit card balance.
I was able to buy my car back from the guy I sold it to after college, granted he beat the **** out of it when he had it but at least I got her back lol
Well Im getting a very visible leak right where the engine meets the tranny so I guess that means slave, and Im also having to top it off daily. I guess the car is a paperweight now. Thanks for the info.
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11-18-2011, 07:23 PM
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Yeah its the slave. I've been through this twice. When you get the new slave make sure you get a quality one. I opted for the cheap one the first time and a year later it went out again.
