Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Turbo Tension · 03-16-2008, 11:36 PM

never had a problem like this before....

Car runs fine as it's warming up but after driving for about 20 minutes the clutch pedal loses all feel of the engagement point, and it feels like the clutch is still partially out. I pumped the pedal a few times and it went away for a few shifts and then came back worse. The pressure and travel in the pedal don't change.

very strange.

Turbo Tension · 03-17-2008, 09:22 PM

Did I ask this in rookie corner or what

BladeOmega · 03-17-2008, 10:27 PM

I had a similar problem. Maybe your rear main seal is leaking oil on the clutch.

Curt93T/T · 03-18-2008, 03:26 AM

Check your hydraulic reservoir. It's probably empty (or close to it) because one of your lines has a leak.

Turbo Tension · 03-18-2008, 09:41 AM

It's full

phantomrt · 03-18-2008, 05:25 PM

So, you let off the clutch pedal and the car doesn't move?

There is often disagreement on what "clutch disengagement" means. To me, a disengaged clutch is when the pedal is pushed down, seperating the flywheel from the pressure plate.

BladeOmega · 03-20-2008, 01:06 AM

Haven't discovered the cause of your problem yet?

dropdatscort · 03-20-2008, 01:21 AM

your slave cylinder sounds like its weak, cold= the seal on the piston is seated properly, once it gets warm alows fluid to go by the seal.check for leaks.

Turbo Tension · 03-20-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeOmega

Haven't discovered the cause of your problem yet?

Gonna try bleeding the system this weekend. I popped the lid and noticed that the fluid is dark brown, and it was clear a year ago.

Turbo Tension · 03-24-2008, 04:52 PM

Thought you'd all like to know. I cut off the bottom portion of the rear heat shield to re-install it on my car. I did this with a previous rear heatshield too except this time I cut much more off. This was causing my clutch fluid to boil after short drives and was the cause of the problem. I now have some DOT 5 silicone shit in the pipes which has caused no problems yet.

03-16-2008, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Turbo Tension 3SX FTL Join Date: May 2001 Location: Central Illinois Drives: the smokey behind u Trader Rating: (8)	Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm never had a problem like this before.... Car runs fine as it's warming up but after driving for about 20 minutes the clutch pedal loses all feel of the engagement point, and it feels like the clutch is still partially out. I pumped the pedal a few times and it went away for a few shifts and then came back worse. The pressure and travel in the pedal don't change. very strange. __________________ 1993 "dove gray metallic" Stealth R/T Turbo Car is FOR SALE - 15k - PM me 6-speed transmission conversion, 2g front brake conversion, AWS delete with SK VR4 radius rod mod(BIG thanks to Joe G.'s website! )Kormex front LSD, Port matched Upper Intake -> Ported and port matched lower intake -> DR stage ]l[ heads, DR650Rs, ARC2 w/ 87mm MAF $ ARM1, Denso 255 hotwired, 720cc inj. fed by a Home made dual feed system for $800 w/ single hotwired intank pump, DR Weldin DSM sidemounts, DNP Y-pipe, 3SX poly motormounts, Vac hose reduction,, Chipped stock ECU -9000rpm rev limiter, Blitz DSBC in stock tape deck, VDO boost gauge, GREDDY EGT gauge, ATR downpipe - Borla catback w/ custom 3" flanges (3" all the way through), RPS flywheel, RPS clutch, Tein S-tech springs, Saner front and rear sway bars, Cusco adj. rear sway bar, 3SX adj. upper control arms, STEDEBANI front poly suspension bushings, 1995 VR4 front brake caliper conversion, Stillen Rotors,SCE extended wheel studs WELDED IN - THANKS SUPERCAR ENGINEERING! in NEW OEM hubs, Porterfield R4S pads, SILKOLENE brake fluid, Pro N1s w/ S03 Potenzas, 17x9 FNCRO1NFC01RN 5Zigens w/ NITTO 555Rs, POR15 on everything and a ton of new stock stuff... Car is FOR SALE - 15k - PM me

03-17-2008, 09:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Turbo Tension 3SX FTL Join Date: May 2001 Location: Central Illinois Drives: the smokey behind u Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm Did I ask this in rookie corner or what

03-17-2008, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
BladeOmega Professional Lurker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Drives: 1992 Stealth ES Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm I had a similar problem. Maybe your rear main seal is leaking oil on the clutch. __________________ I came. I saw. I avoided. http://www.myspace.com/bladeomega

03-18-2008, 03:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Curt93T/T curt93T/T Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: South Carolina Drives: 93 & 96 TT Stealth Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm Check your hydraulic reservoir. It's probably empty (or close to it) because one of your lines has a leak. __________________ 93TT Stealth, mods include: Forge dual piston open loop BOV, full ATR setup, GReddy PRofec E-01 boost controller, MAP-ECU, GT Pro "Y" pipe, Dynamic Racing DR650 + turbo's, UDP, RPS Stage II clutch with aluminum flywheel, ACCEL coil conversion, GReddy 60mm white faced boost and EGT gauges on "A" pillar with peak hold, white faced cluster gauges, Kenne Bell Boost-a-pump, denso fuel pump, Denso 660 injectors, Bob's short throw shifter, LM-1 wide band O2 sensor. 99 front end conversion with Cianci Viper hood and 1970 Boss Mustang hood pins.

03-18-2008, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Turbo Tension 3SX FTL Join Date: May 2001 Location: Central Illinois Drives: the smokey behind u Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm It's full

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03-18-2008, 05:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
phantomrt Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Drives: fast Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm So, you let off the clutch pedal and the car doesn't move? There is often disagreement on what "clutch disengagement" means. To me, a disengaged clutch is when the pedal is pushed down, seperating the flywheel from the pressure plate. __________________ 92 Stealth R/T TT 70k 92 Daytona ES 2.5 Turbo / A523 103k 92 Lebaron GTC Conv. 2.5 Turbo / A568 153k 91 Daytona ES 3.0 V-6 / A543 190k 95 Grand Prix SE 3.1 / 4T60E 202k

03-20-2008, 01:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
BladeOmega Professional Lurker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Drives: 1992 Stealth ES Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm Haven't discovered the cause of your problem yet?

03-20-2008, 01:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
dropdatscort Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Drives: stealth TT Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm your slave cylinder sounds like its weak, cold= the seal on the piston is seated properly, once it gets warm alows fluid to go by the seal.check for leaks.

03-24-2008, 04:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Turbo Tension 3SX FTL Join Date: May 2001 Location: Central Illinois Drives: the smokey behind u Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Clutch doesn't want to engage after car is warm Thought you'd all like to know. I cut off the bottom portion of the rear heat shield to re-install it on my car. I did this with a previous rear heatshield too except this time I cut much more off. This was causing my clutch fluid to boil after short drives and was the cause of the problem. I now have some DOT 5 silicone shit in the pipes which has caused no problems yet.