Re: 5000cstq clutch replacement snag

[Kneale Brownson <knotnook@traverse.com>]

Considering Gisli's experience and the questions regarding manual accuracy,
Doug, it might be a good idea to make notes about the relationship of all
parts as they are removed.  Maybe even mark each part and its orientation
in the assembly.

Kneale Brownson


At 05:44 PM 10/28/99 -0700, Douglas M. McCarty wrote:
>I've been lurking on this list for months now, picking up a lot of
>useful information and usually finding what I need without having to
>post a message. This clutch job is a little overwhelming though and I'm
>running into problems at almost every step. The most serious snag now is
>that I can't get the slave cylinder out. I drove out the roll pin (only
>after modifying a pin punch by turning down the end to locate it in the
>pin) but I still can't move it. I did manage to break off the bleeder
>screw by trying to drive the slave out with a pipe and hammer from the
>engine compartment. This is not a big problem since I already have a new
>slave cylinder to replace it. 
>Has anyone seen this problem before? I'm particularly worried that I
>won't be able to separate the bell housing and transmission from the
>engine with this thing in there, though I haven't gotten that far yet.
>My own theory is that the rod from the slave cylinder has slid past the
>release lever and gotten jammed there. I have tried working the clutch
>pedal to push out the cylinder but it doesnąt budge. Any ideas?
>The clutch breakdown was amazingly abrupt. I heard a high pitch
>whirring-buzzing sound when the clutch pedal was pushed fully to the
>floor for two days prior to the event. Still, shifting was smooth and
>there was no problem in take-up, and no slipping. When I pulled out of
>our driveway on the third day, the clutch pedal felt like it broke loose
>from something and then no more clutch action. The pedal does still come
>back up but cannot be pushed down very far with reasonable force.
>Anyway, my current plan is to continue to disassemble and see if I can
>pull the transmission off. That is, unless anyone has a better idea.
>I have been watching Gisli's slipping clutch thread with deep concern. I
>know the prospect of tearing this down again would be pretty sickening.
>If I have any new insight while I'm in there I will definitely pass it
>on. As far as the question of refacing the flywheel goes though, my
>understanding from the manual is that the 5000s have a taper-cut
>flywheel that cannot be re-cut.
>Anyway, this list has been a great resource for me and a real pleasure
>to read through. I can't tell you'all how much it is appreciated. 
>
>TIA Doug, 1988 5000cstq
>