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Herb



Joined: 10 Jun 2002
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Location: Westlake, Ohio

PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2002 3:08 pm    Post subject: cant get it in gear.... Reply with quote

recently purchased a z3 M roadster from a guy in Colorado....2000....sweet car....but recently when the clutch is depressed ALL the way I can't get it to go into first gear...and sometimes when the clutch is in and in gear the car will creep slightly.

It has a quick shift kit (manufacturer unknown) along with something to make the clutch quicker as well. The dealer is telling me that I need a new clutch...ouch...$1200 installed.....any ideas of what I might be able to check ahead of time...dont want to have to eat a new clutch....the ink is barely dry on the bank statement as it is!

let me know....regards, Herb
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edjack



Joined: 04 Feb 2002
Posts: 3887
Location: San Jose, CA

PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2002 10:12 pm    Post subject: cant get it in gear.... Reply with quote

What is this "something to make the clutch quicker"?

It sounds like there is something that is keeping the clutch from disengaging. It may be that the car had a clutch delay valve, and it was removed (I thot that only the V8s had one). But, whoever removed it may not have properly bled the clutch hydraulic circuit.

The only way to do it is to dismount the clutch slave cylinder, and stroke it fully several times, letting it out slowly. Make sure the reservoir is full of fluid before you do it.

Worth a try.
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jdm3



Joined: 24 Jan 2001
Posts: 31
Location: boston

PostPosted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 4:42 am    Post subject: cant get it in gear.... Reply with quote

perhaps a clutchstop that is not adjusted correctly ??
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