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Put a new Spec Stage 1 clutch in my TA, got the tranny up and bolted, tried to press in on the clutch and it won't press in. And I can't get the Slave Cylinder line pushed in... What could be the problem that the line won't go in on the transmission?
AND the clutch kit came with a shim but looked at it and it didn't look like it needed it so we didn't put it in. Now that the tranny is up and bolted, I look at this damn piece of paper it came with and it says that it must be installed behind the slave-cylinder and that the kit is intended for the shim and failure to do so will lead to low engagement point and incomplete release...
So now I'm guessing that the f*cking transmission has to be dropped again and I have to put the shim in.... Anyway I can get away with not putting it in?
AND the clutch kit came with a shim but looked at it and it didn't look like it needed it so we didn't put it in. Now that the tranny is up and bolted, I look at this damn piece of paper it came with and it says that it must be installed behind the slave-cylinder and that the kit is intended for the shim and failure to do so will lead to low engagement point and incomplete release...
So now I'm guessing that the f*cking transmission has to be dropped again and I have to put the shim in.... Anyway I can get away with not putting it in?
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Your suppose to measure to see if you need the shim. How did you try and push the clutch in if you can't get the line in?
Your suppose to measure to see if you need the shim. How did you try and push the clutch in if you can't get the line in?
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Put a new Spec Stage 1 clutch in my TA, got the tranny up and bolted, tried to press in on the clutch and it won't press in. And I can't get the Slave Cylinder line pushed in... What could be the problem that the line won't go in on the transmission?
.... Anyway I can get away with not putting it in?![Bang Head](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_banghead.gif)
.... Anyway I can get away with not putting it in?
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Any way to get away without putting the shim in? Yeah, get a Monster
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We provide a sheet with measurement instructions with these kits (assume that this was bought from us or a dealer that hasn;t had the part on the shelf for an eternity). I can send it to you if you like but the info is the same as that provided in the video.
OP, it seems that you indicate no pedal movement. Make sure that the line that connects the master to the slave is fitted properly. If the pedal will not compress at all it most likely due to an issue of fluid transfer. If this were shim related the clutches engagement would be low relative to pedal travel and you don't seem to describe this. Let me know what you find.
Thanks for the insite meal...our V6 kits don't include a shim and aren't intended to use one. When checking the masurement the bleeder on the slave should be open to bleed off risidual pressure. You should also remove the spring beneath the bearing too. All of this is noted.
OP, it seems that you indicate no pedal movement. Make sure that the line that connects the master to the slave is fitted properly. If the pedal will not compress at all it most likely due to an issue of fluid transfer. If this were shim related the clutches engagement would be low relative to pedal travel and you don't seem to describe this. Let me know what you find.
Thanks for the insite meal...our V6 kits don't include a shim and aren't intended to use one. When checking the masurement the bleeder on the slave should be open to bleed off risidual pressure. You should also remove the spring beneath the bearing too. All of this is noted.
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Nmbr1, Not sure why you say that! I am trying to assist the customer to the best of my ability with the info provided. If you have an issue you are welcome to contact me for assist. Thanks!
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Put a new Spec Stage 1 clutch in my TA, got the tranny up and bolted, tried to press in on the clutch and it won't press in. And I can't get the Slave Cylinder line pushed in... What could be the problem that the line won't go in on the transmission?
AND the clutch kit came with a shim but looked at it and it didn't look like it needed it so we didn't put it in. Now that the tranny is up and bolted, I look at this damn piece of paper it came with and it says that it must be installed behind the slave-cylinder and that the kit is intended for the shim and failure to do so will lead to low engagement point and incomplete release...
So now I'm guessing that the f*cking transmission has to be dropped again and I have to put the shim in.... Anyway I can get away with not putting it in?![Bang Head](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_banghead.gif)
AND the clutch kit came with a shim but looked at it and it didn't look like it needed it so we didn't put it in. Now that the tranny is up and bolted, I look at this damn piece of paper it came with and it says that it must be installed behind the slave-cylinder and that the kit is intended for the shim and failure to do so will lead to low engagement point and incomplete release...
So now I'm guessing that the f*cking transmission has to be dropped again and I have to put the shim in.... Anyway I can get away with not putting it in?
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Nmbr1, I am simply providing information on possible causes based on the info provided by the OP. I'm not sure how we would be responsible for an issue with the connection of the hydraulic line from the Master to Slave. You are certainly entitled to your own opinion though.
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Nmbr1, I am simply providing information on possible causes based on the info provided by the OP. I'm not sure how we would be responsible for an issue with the connection of the hydraulic line from the Master to Slave. You are certainly entitled to your own opinion though.