Whats Wrong with my Clutch ( I Think)
Asked by pelplouffe Jan 14, 2012 at 09:53 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe FWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Hi, I just bought from a friend a 2001, Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 with the 2.4 5 speed manual (great little car)
My problem look like the opposite of having to bleed the Clutch.
Basically i only need to use the first 1-2" of the pedal never have to press more then that. and if i do it just doesn't do anything.
Everything work well, no weird noise, transmission shift well.
I already change a Clutch in the past (Jetta 91' and Ranger 94') so i can get arround stuff even if i dont know much.
So if someone would let me know if its normal or just a sport chlutch or maybe an adjustement would be great
8 Answers
its a hydrolic clutch,eather the clutch master,located on firewall,is bad or low on dot 3 brake fluid or the slave cylender is going bad.the system may just need bleeding.
pelplouffe answered 12 years ago
I knew then when you have to push the clutch all the way it need bleeding, but i didn't know that when you just start pressing and the clutch react like ur all the way down was the same issue.
YES,if youre only useing top of clutch,& looseing it on bottom,one of above listed,when in nutural clutch released,do you here like a rattle noise and goes away when clutch is enguadged,that is a bad release bearing,also could be the pressure plate is going bad,if it were me,i would replace clutch,PP,and all above listed.what you have going on is not right.good luck.
let me know how it goes,rember its a hydrolic clutch ,
pelplouffe answered 12 years ago
not too sure i want to do it myself, everyone look to complain about its not an easy one.
its not a bad job,if you have acc to a lift or garadge pit,4 hours tops.laying on your back,car on jack stands,8 to 10 hours.
pelplouffe answered 12 years ago
I got access to a every tool u imagine except a lift or a . My father in law is a Mac Tools Distributor so tool are fine but i'm stuck working on my back. 8 to 10 hours sound not too bad. as long i can finish it in a week end i will be happy. gonna look around if i can find a shop that's ready to do it for 200$ i would be happy to pay