Cannot Get Into Gear

[john]

I finished installing a 2600 clutch, Fidanza flywheel, new OEM TO bearing, a QPR longer slave rod and I cannot get the tranny into gear. The pedal seems to run into the floor but I cannot select gears. This is similar to what Kougar had a while ago in his quest. Could the longer rod throw off the shift fork movement? Do I need to adjust the clutch pedal? I know it was right before. Seems that the pedal has a bit of play before it grabs and becomes firm. Please tell me I do not need to take it apart again :ohmy: .

What do you think is wrong? This is my first clutch swap. Please help ASAP. Thanks in advance, John.

[LightningGSX]

Did you bleed the slave cylinder?

[A//// Guy]

On the way to the cookout my TO bearing (I think) reached its final stage. I pushed it in, it felt wierd, I let go and there was a lot less pressure coming back up. And there was about 2" of play... so Im not sure though what could be wrong with yours. TO bearing installed the right way?

[john]

I did not bleed the slave cylinder. Do I need to bleed it? I unbolted it from the tranny without un-screwing any of the clutch lines.

I think the TO bearing can only go on one way. I also swapped trannys. I took the old one off and put the new one on right away. Took a minute.

Could it just need to be adjusted (clutch pedal from the floor)? Would the 2600 and new slave rod throw it out of align. I can push the pedal a bit before I feel the pressure.

[At-Least-It's-An-Evo]

Bleed it, then try adjusting the clutch pedal, linkage, and then if thats not it, pull the tranny off and go from there. :)

[TalonFiero]

In my experience, you need to bleed the slave if you unbolt it and let the rod/piston move all the way out. Like Cher said, bleed it and then adjust the pedal and you should be fine.

Jim

[niterydr]

If the slave cylinder has a chance to open up (extend the rod) then it needs to be bled. Also with new clutch installs its a good idea to bleed them anyways, because usually the engagement point moves. The reason it moves is due to the fact that now everything is back to 'spec' (correct thickness clutch disc, correct step height, new TO bearing). The clutch hydraulics actually adjust overtime to keep the system moving smoothly.
You might also have to adjust the throw/engagment point on the peddle due to the longer rod.
good luck :).

[john]

Thanks, I will try to work on it tonight so I can make RF on saturday.

[Kougar]

Hopefully you can get yours fixed, my problem still remains - even after 3 months. :goodluck:

[Enes]

tow it to a shop and have them fix it...


(lol sorry i had to :) )

-E