Clutch has no pressure

sLADe781 · #1 02-06-2006, 11:09 PM

Okay guys, while coming home from the gym tonight, my clutch lost all pressure and would not come back up after it is pushed down. First thing that came to my mind was that my clutch fluid was out but I checked it and it is super dirty but there's still fluid. So now what? The car starts but no pressure, no nothing, which means no gearing. What do you guys think? Master/slave cylinder? I see the master but where's the slave located at? I know stealth316.com has instructions on how to bleed but that's for a TT....is the NA the same (meaning the location of the parts)? Yeah, I haven't looked yet because I just got home right now and it's too dark tonight to check so I will be on it first thing when I get home from work tomorrow. So yeah, where do you guys think I should start to diagnose the problem?

I was kinda thinking of trying to bleed it first and if that doesn't work then maybe try changing the master or slave and possibly even doing both. But yeah let me know what you guys think I should do first and where to start looking for the problem. As far as I could tell, there were no leaks around the master cylinder. Thanks in advance guys. My poor babie is hurt again...

Morphius289 · #2 02-07-2006, 12:01 AM

My guess is that the parts are in the same spots, but I can't be sure.

Stealthee · #3 02-07-2006, 12:08 AM

Look to see if there is any fluid by the slave on the tranny, or by the clutch pedal itself. Its almost definitely a hydraulic issue.

sLADe781 · #4 02-07-2006, 12:31 AM

I'll check the clutch pedal tomorrow after work. I'll also look for the slave....so basically right now I'm looking for leaks right? Fluid on the clutch pedal itself or fluid from the slave (since the master doesn't seem to be leaking). And the slave is located next to the tranny? On top somewhere I'm assuming!?! Any other ideas just keep posting because I could use all the help I can get (yeah, I'm such a newb when it comes to these things but hey, gotta start somewhere right

). Thanks guys!!!

Stealthee · #5 02-07-2006, 12:38 AM

Fluid by the clutch pedal would mean a faulty slave.

As for the slave, it may bhe easier to pull the intake arm off to get a good view of the slave. Its right nest to where the engine and tranny meet, toward the firewall down low. I am sure stealth316 has a pic. Its going to be basically the same even though Jeffs site is for TT's.

basketballbest25 · #6 02-07-2006, 04:34 PM

hey guys, I was about to ask the same exact question, except I havent had the time to investigate hardly anything yet. Now, I have basically the same problem.. absolutely no pressure... just enough to sedn the pedal back up. I Haven checked the fluid yet, I am actually not even sure where the resovoir is located?? If you guys know of a site that could show me a picture (94 3000GT SL) that shows everything I would greatly appreciate it. Also, is the slave an expensive fix? Thanks again.

Igovert500 · #7 02-07-2006, 04:53 PM

http://www.stealth316.com/2-clutchbleeding.htm

Picture of the clutch master cylinder at the bottom. This is for a TT, but it should be the same/similar. Check the fluid, find the leak, and bleed as directed.

sLADe781 · #8 02-07-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by basketballbest25

hey guys, I was about to ask the same exact question, except I havent had the time to investigate hardly anything yet. Now, I have basically the same problem.. absolutely no pressure... just enough to sedn the pedal back up. I Haven checked the fluid yet, I am actually not even sure where the resovoir is located?? If you guys know of a site that could show me a picture (94 3000GT SL) that shows everything I would greatly appreciate it. Also, is the slave an expensive fix? Thanks again.

What's up man, I think we pretty much have the same problem (except my clutch doesn't come back up at all). I have a '94 SL as well so we could definitely help each other out.

I'm still at work right now but will be off in 2 hours so I'll report back on whatever I find. As far as prices go, 3sx sells both master and slave but it's a bit more pricey: http://www.3sxperformance.com/clutch.asp
You could also purchase from this Mitsubishi site which is a lot cheaper: http://www.mitsubishi-parts-dealer.com/
I don't know if that Mitsubishi site is the cheapest OEM parts place online but they're a lot cheaper than my local dealership. However, I may need to get the parts right away so I don't know if I can wait...ugh! Also, if you decide to change one, I think you should just go ahead and change both the master as well as the slave. Some have not had any problems changing just one but some have so for me, I'd just get both of them out of the way if I had to change them.
But yeah, like I said, I'll report back tonight after I get home and go under my hood. If anyone else has any other suggestions on where to look or what to do, I'm all ears. And if at all possible, come back on in 2 hours as I will actually be next to my car and computer. Hehe Thanks a lot guys!!!

basketballbest25 · #9 02-07-2006, 06:55 PM

Thank you all for the help, I wont have anytime until thursday to check things out (busy college life, you know). But I will reply with the update. Also, I forgot to ask, what type of clutch fluid do I need?? I looked in the book but it said somethin else, maybe I just misread it though. Thanks again.
Slade - good luck, let me know whats up.

Stealthee · #10 02-07-2006, 07:36 PM

DOT3 brake fluid

sLADe781 · #11 02-07-2006, 08:00 PM

Alrighty guys, I have some good news. I looked around the clutch pedal and it looks very dry but on top, I saw like 2 drops of fluid. Not sure so I did what Stealthee said and took off the intake pipe and there it was--the slave cylinder. As I touched it, lo and behold it is leaking. So now I will be replacing the slave but will probably go ahead and replace the master as well.

My question now is how the hell do I remove it? Both of them. The slave I could see the screws/bolts and stuff but there are a lot of stuff around it. As far as the master goes, it seems very complicated as I don't know how I would get my tools in there. So yeah, instructions/pictures/step-by-step procedures and what not would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for much for the help thus far guys. I really appreciate it!!!!

Stealthee · #12 02-07-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sLADe781

Alrighty guys, I have some good news. I looked around the clutch pedal and it looks very dry but on top, I saw like 2 drops of fluid. Not sure so I did what Stealthee said and took off the intake pipe and there it was--the slave cylinder. As I touched it, lo and behold it is leaking. So now I will be replacing the slave but will probably go ahead and replace the master as well.

My question now is how the hell do I remove it? Both of them. The slave I could see the screws/bolts and stuff but there are a lot of stuff around it. As far as the master goes, it seems very complicated as I don't know how I would get my tools in there. So yeah, instructions/pictures/step-by-step procedures and what not would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for much for the help thus far guys. I really appreciate it!!!!

There are instructions on stealth316. Its possible to do without removing the brake booster but its a tight fit.

sLADe781 · #13 02-07-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthee

There are instructions on stealth316. Its possible to do without removing the brake booster but its a tight fit.

I've tried looking but I seem to keep missing it. I remember Musashi saying that there was one too but I couldn't find it...

Beef66 · #14 02-08-2006, 06:52 AM

Slave Replacement...

http://www.penguinhosting.net/~bigma...ecylinder.html

Ill keep looking for the master replacement, I just Replaced both about a month ago and I cant seem the find that one for some reason...

sLADe781 · #15 02-08-2006, 10:28 AM

Awesome, thank you so much Beef66. And if you can find the master, that would be great as that one seems very complicated to get to... Now I just have to order the parts!

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