[urq] Clutch Slave Problem?

[Peter]

Given the symptoms you describe, I would look at the master first to make
sure the linkage between the pedal and the piston has not broken./Peter

On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 7:40 PM, <racingiron at comcast.net> wrote:

> I hadn't started the urq for over a month until I needed to move it to help
> a friend with some fluid changes on his bimmer. I noticed that the clutch
> pedal felt a bit strange when depressed, and it was a little reluctant to
> return when released, but it did come up on its own. After one or two
> press/release cycles, the pedal went completely stiff (won't depress at all)
> and the clutch seems to be disengaged (shifter will move into gear
> positions, but car still rolls freely).
>
> I'm guessing the slave piston is jammed. I tried tapping it with a hammer,
> but can't get much force on it. I opened the bleed screw and extracted some
> fluid with a vacuum bleeder, but no change. I decided to pull the slave, and
> after some persuasion got the roll pin out. However, the slave is still
> solidly in place, probably because it's got clutch spring pressure against
> it. Anyone have any suggestions for removal or other diagnostic tips?
>
> TIA,
> Eric R.
> '86 urq
> '92 urS
> '93 urS
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