Clutch Hydraulic Problems

[bobinyelm]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

Usually not a master issue but a slave. Who did the engine install?

A friend* and myself installed the engine (we've both owned and operated shops so are not bad wrenches).

In what regard is the slave usually at fault? It's currently mounted on the 2-piece factory bracket (aluminum stock and steel angle, which doesn't offer the ideal angle, unfortunately), and is as much of an in-line-push for the slave as I could get it. I see there are after-market one-piece ones available now that bolt to the bell housing bolts (rather than through the bell housing itself).

The slave doesn't seem as subjected to heat as the master, so I made the (possibly incorrect) assumption the problem was heat-related.

Personally, given the heat, it would seem a cable would be not such a bad idea, though most all of my past cars have used hydraulically activated clutches without problem.

Eager to hear your suggestions.

Bob.
*He's a former Hurricane and BDR dealer who flew down to give me the hand.