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wdmallery
Joined: 30 Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Jackson, MS
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: Clutch Went Out While Parked..? |
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My 1997 Z3 was parked for a few days and when I cranked it, the clutch pedal depressed way too easily and is not working. I hoped for a quick fix like a disconnected cable but in looking under the dash could find nothing. Can someone help me trouble shoot this? I don't want to have it towed. I can fix most things with a little guidance.
Thanks.
David
wdmallery@yahoo.com
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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It's either the clutch slave or master cylinder.
Try bleeding the clutch circuit. Make sure the master cylinder reservoir is full.
Dismount the slave cylinder, but leave the hose connected. Push the actuator rod all the way in. Let it out slowly. Repeat 3 times. Remount slave cylinder.
Good idea to orient the cylinder so that the hose connection is at the highest-most position, so the air can be flushed out.
If this doesn't do it, try rebuilding, or replacing, the slave cylinder. _________________
Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior. |
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wdmallery
Joined: 30 Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Jackson, MS
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject: ... clutch info... |
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Thanks for the response.
What is a good reference to help me identify the location(s)/ methods for doing that? |
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wdmallery
Joined: 30 Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Jackson, MS
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Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject: Clutch pedal |
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My clutch pedal is not on the floor, but springs back..? It just has very little pressure when I push it down.
Also, on the Z3, does the clutch share fluid from the brake fluid reservoir? |
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