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DoughtCom
08-07-2007, 03:07 PM
1990 Plymouth Laser FWD Turbo:

It feels like the clutch isn't even starting to engage until the pedal is ALL THE WAY up. It's been getting progressively worse and it's starting to slip even fully engaged. As I stated I THINK it's a pretty new clutch and was engaging extremely well about a week ago.

I know with a Subaru you just adjust a cable, but these are hydrolic. Peter told me how to adjust the master cylinder already, I haven't gotten a chance to do this yet. I guess the ultimate question I'm asking is if there could be a major problem or if I adjust the clutch so it engages sooner that it should be fixed?

Anyway thanks for the help in advance, peace!
-Shawn

Kracka
08-07-2007, 03:17 PM
DSM? EVO? Corolla?

Assuming DSM, I'd adjust the master cylinder for a lower engagement point and go from there.

JET
08-07-2007, 03:24 PM
You can try adjusting the rod that goes to the master cylinder (way up under the dash between the gas pedal and brake). That might be it, but it sounds like your clutch might just be toast.

Halon
08-07-2007, 03:33 PM
I 2nd what Jet said. Try adjusting the clutch master cylinder rod first.

DoughtCom
08-07-2007, 05:15 PM
It would be epic if it were a Corolla :) But yeah it's a DSM, sorry I'll adjust the first post was trying to post quick on my lunch break.

Thanks guys, I'll do that asap and hopefully that'll fix it.