Mista_Breeze

Okay so I've knocked everything off of my current to do list including: tires, springs, fuel pump, and oil pan/pump. Now I'm getting my next list together.

I'm not positive if it's the clutch or if there's is another underlying issue, so I'm hoping you guys can help me. When I push in on the pedal it almost feels like the clutch isn't completely disengaged. It's very difficult to shift into first and reverse while sitting still but if I'm rolling just ever so slightly it'll engage okay. When I'm driving it'll shift a little hard unless I'm at just the right rpm. The fluid is full and new, I just replaced the clutch master cylinder not too long ago. What does this sound like to you guys? I've been thinking the slave cylinder, but there is no noticeable leak that I can find, even inside the bell housing. Somebody said it may be the pressure plate? Honestly I don't know much about clutches and transmissions so anything will help, thanks!

By the way, 1996 4.9, 5 speed (m5od I think?) 4x2.

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

Haven't done a hydraulic clutch but I know it's really important to bleed it fully when you change anything.
It sounds like maybe it isn't fully disengaging

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

The firewall is known to flex. It may also be pushed out from flexing all those years, and/or cracked.

Mista_Breeze

It's been bled twice, second time no air came out at all. So that's good. And how would I go about checking the firewall Sean? And would that make that noticeable a difference?

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

Have someone pump the clutch pedal while you watch the firewall. Yes it makes a big difference.

Mista_Breeze

Is there a way to fix this? Maybe reinforce it with sheet metal or something?

And not to sound stupid but how does the firewall flexing affect the clutch's performance?

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

The rod doesn't push into the cylinder all the way because the cylinder moves before it goes all the way

Mista_Breeze

I guess that makes sense, is there a way to reinforce the firewall or something?

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

There was a recall for it. The factory uses a plate. I pushed mine back and welded the layers back together. Temporary would be to screw the layers back together but that doesn't last.

carbell555

Just because the slave is not leaking does not mean it is entirely functional. One of mine froze up and it started off like what you're describing. Take the rubber inspection boot off the bottom of the transmission and see if the slave looks like it is getting the full range of movement.