Clutch problem
Clutch problem I know I need a new clutch, just not sure how badly. After this probably now. Its cold outside, probably about 40 or so. I got outside to start the car and the clutch gets stuck to the ground. It won't retract, it just stays to the ground. I can pull it back, but that won't do me any good driving. I had this happen to me before last year, after a day it was okay. Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Scorch1
I know I need a new clutch, just not sure how badly. After this probably now. Its cold outside, probably about 40 or so. I got outside to start the car and the clutch gets stuck to the ground. It won't retract, it just stays to the ground. I can pull it back, but that won't do me any good driving. I had this happen to me before last year, after a day it was okay. Any suggestions?
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I had the same problem a couple weeks ago and it happened on a cold night and next day as well. My fluid was pitch black. I parked the car and then ordered myself a new clutch and new hydraulics and replaced them this past weekend. I'm still not sure if it was a function of a leaky fluid, or the fluid had condensation in it or what. I didn't notice any visible leaks around the slave or the master cylinder when I had them out of the car.
That is definatly a slave problem, You can try changing the fluid, or you may be low. Most likely you need to replace it, and while you are replacing it you should change the clutch out as well. No need to pay for labor twice.
