clutch issues

[jeff]

I'm having clutch issues. i was driving one day and all of a sudden no clutch. checked the fluid resivoir and it was dry. i added some to it and was going to bleed it. problem is i don't know how. the slave is inside the bell housing to.

thanks for the help

[jimmy21669]

Type of tranny please?

[jeff]

i have no idea how to tell. its an 89 with the 4 banger and 5 speed.

[tbrand]

4 cylinder and 5 speed - sounds like an AX5 to me. I don't know if it's anything similar to my BA 10/5, but there is a hydraulic line with a bleeder fitting on the driver side of the transmission. It's just like bleeding brakes. With the slave inside, you might have to bleed a few times to get all the air out.

 

However, if you were just driving along and found your CMC was dry, that suggests a leak. Bleeding won't solve that problem. You'll want to fill the MC and see if you can find fluid leaking anywhere down the line. An assistant would be helpful - they can pump the clutch while you check for the leak.

[jeff]

i couldnt find the fitting but was able to bleed it straight from the line and got a little bit of clutch. i also couldnt see any leaks.

[jeff]

any other ideas?