08-10-2015, 11:24 PM
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Clutch feels weird
I have an 03 Boxster S 6 speed. Recently replaced clutch and pressure plate about 25k ago.
I have had this car for about 4 years now, I drive it daily. In the past 2 weeks I have stalled twice and notice my clutch feels different. It seems the engagement point is a lot higher and shorter.
I know my clutch shouldn't be worn. What's causing it to do this? Is it more likely the slave or master cylinder? Where should I check for leaks?
Thanks!
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08-10-2015, 11:27 PM
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I should also add, I just recently replaced my brakes and rotors about 2,000 miles ago, so about 2 months ago. Can this cause it? At one point, I had over filled my reservoir and some leaked over the top, can the leaked brake fluid cause some sort of problem? I know how corrosive brake fluid can be.
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08-11-2015, 06:38 AM
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did you bleed the clutch slave cylinder ?
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08-11-2015, 08:22 AM
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The clutch hydraulics and brake hydraulics are both fed from the same reservoir, so if any air entered the system while changing brake parts, it could still be trapped if you have not bled the clutch slave cylinder like Jay suggested.
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08-11-2015, 08:30 AM
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I have NOT done that and will do that this weekend. Thank you!
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08-12-2015, 12:26 PM
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I would take a good look at your slave cylinder. If it is dying out, you will see issues like this.
Let me know if you need a new one.
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08-12-2015, 01:04 PM
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If there is not something obvious in the hydraulics you may want to consider the clutch release arm going bad. I have seen them bend and break over time causing similar problems...
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08-12-2015, 01:06 PM
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Any tips on how to bleed the clutch without a bleeder and done manually?
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08-13-2015, 07:38 AM
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Same as brakes: open the nipple, depress clutch pedal, close nipple, release clutch pedal.
On a different note, my clutch fork did bend and crack, but that caused a lower clutch engagement point and didn't let me select first gear or reverse. Hopefully you just need to bleed the clutch.
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08-13-2015, 07:46 AM
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Dumb question but... where is the clutch fork located so I can do a visual?
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08-13-2015, 08:02 AM
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The clutch fork is what pushes the release bearing in the bell housing of the transmission... I dunno if you can see it or not without pulling the tranny, guarantee you won't be able to inspect it enough to tell if it is the problem. Just something to be aware of if you don't find hydraulic problems.
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08-13-2015, 08:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ohhh my
Dumb question but... where is the clutch fork located so I can do a visual?
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In a word, no.
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08-13-2015, 08:45 AM
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I suppose it depends if the OP forgot to mention that it is hard to get into gears/starting in gear with clutch depressed makes the car move slightly.
If that is the case, I will bet one gazillion dollars that the fork is bent or cracked. Blasted forks these cars have.
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