Re: clutch problems on 93 4x4

From: Hemipower@aol.com
Date: Wed Apr 11 2001 - 09:19:04 EDT


In a message dated 04/10/2001 10:24:50 PM EST, nonlabel@earthlink.net writes:

> Hemipower, you were right. Took me about 3 hours this time!! However, I
> have not found anything that looks wrong. I inspected the pivot ball on
the
> clutch fork, the fork itself, and the actuator rod out of the slave
> cylinder. Hydraulic system seems to be okay, but how the hell do you bleed
> this thing? No fittings.
>
> I was getting an occasional noise [whirring] and "jerky" clutch action
right
> before it quit working. I am taking the rebuilt pressure plate back
> tomorrow so the shop can inspect it and see if anything is wrong. The only
> other idea I have is to shim the pivot ball to get the fork closer to the
> flywheel. The nylon tip on the rod out of the slave cylinder is ever so
> slightly worn, maybe 1/32 of an inch.
>
> Anybody got any ideas?
>
>From what you describe it sounds like they may find something in the
pressure plate. The nylon tip should not be the problem.
I'm not sure how to bleed your system tho someone should step
up and give you a clue cuz that could also cause these symtoms.. Keep us
informed.
Good luck



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