Someone replaced my clutch pedal with a wet sponge

[944boy]

When I bled the slave all the dust that I could see was dry. I did get a bit of air out though. Being the cheapest part I will replace it and try again. No drips on the floor. This car has yet to leave a drop of any fluid on the ground the entire time I've owned it.

[Mrmaddbrad]

Originally Posted by 944boy

When I bled the slave all the dust that I could see was dry. I did get a bit of air out though. Being the cheapest part I will replace it and try again. No drips on the floor. This car has yet to leave a drop of any fluid on the ground the entire time I've owned it.

If you're clutch pedal felt nearly perfect before, there was no air in the system.

Air leaking in is the cause of... well... A leak. lol

Its very possible it only leaks under pressure and very very slowly. Having room for pressure to escape will cause your pedal to feel like nothing.

The slave and master cylinders list at ~$250 together for OEM parts. For that kind of money, it may be worth the hassle to replace both of them. If you need to do a clutch anyways, do all 3 and your pedal should feel like a million bucks

[stephen wilson]

You drove on a bad clutch way too long, so why suspect the hydraulic system? It may be your clutch disc coming apart and jamming thing up. You'll probably need a new flywheel. I hope you're not still driving it.

[Homeboy981]

Check your clutch….original at 105,000 - you have been on borrowed time for a while. Surprised it lasted this long. However, it IS most likely DOING DAMAGE each time it is being used. Time to get out that secondary car (we ALL HATE that part). Get this puppy to the doctor STAT!

[tony_fury]

Had my clutch replaced a month after owning the car, after 86K the clutch disc was just getting down to the rivets. I might of gotten another 5K out of it. (maybe)
You got 105K, you were driving on borrowed time.. I would suspect you reached the rivets on the clutch disc...
I would not continue driving it..
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[shadrach74]

So how did the date go? I used to live on Mason and Broadway... I can't imagine trying to navigate the inner neighborhoods of SF with an iffy clutch (not to mention, flywheels are too expensive to risk destroying)

Seem that a blown clutch is a great excuse to "spend" the night!

[944boy]

@eric The old one looks like a 6-speed part, the new one looks like a 5-speed part. I just ordered a drop in replacement for $45.

One reason I think this clutch lasted forever is that it is all "s" parts even though it's bolted to a 2.7L. Friction material could have come loose, I will find out when I pull it all apart tonight. even if the rivets have not dug into the flywheel it might still be worn due to being a 2-piece design. replacing might be inevitable.

@Shadrach The date went well. Not the first date so having to baby the car was OK. I tried to avoid going UP hills and tried to avoid stopping. both very difficult. Taking the Motorcycle next weekend.

Now while I have the tranny out I will probably change the fluid, other than factory any recommendations? I like swepco and redline and motul in 944's. Not necessarily looking to save money.