The weirdest thing happened...

stonesjunkie · 09-16-2009, 01:46 PM

In my other two threads, I was freaking out about my clutch not engaging the gears and being unable to shift after I had replaced the master cylinder which was leaking.

However, this morning I started up the car and pumped the clutch for a good 2-3 min and all of a sudden it drives fine now. I took it back to the mechanic and they said it was fine, but I'm still cautious.

If anyone knows why this happened, I would like to know as well. To everyone who commented, I really appreciate that you guys genuinely tried to help. This is probably the most helpful and supportive forum I've been in and I hope to learn more about how to fix and how to take care of my MR2 from you guys. Thanks again

dirocyn · 09-16-2009, 01:56 PM

You've got a bubble in your clutch line, it may have worked its way out. I still say you need to bleed it.

mr2_jake · 09-16-2009, 01:57 PM

Agreed. Bleeeeed, bleeeeeeeeeed!

stonesjunkie · 09-16-2009, 02:07 PM

Well the mechanic who fix the leak told me that he bled both the fluid and the air out so you guys still think i should bleed it again myself?

traintech86 · 09-16-2009, 03:12 PM

if its working i wouldn't mess with it. but i been there and the fluid still leaked out. check the Master Slave Cyl every time you go for a drive cause bleeding it isn't fun...

stonesjunkie · 09-16-2009, 08:06 PM

I just got back from work and it seems that the clutch is still kinda weird. When i first started it up it was hard getting into gear again and it was hard shifting a couple times while i was driving home.

mr3 · 09-16-2009, 08:14 PM

Ok, next time you go out do this. First thing get in and pump the clutch. Pump and pump and pump till you get pressure. Then go ahead and drive it. Let it sit while you are at work or whatever. When you get back in see if it's soft. Re bleed it if it's soft. You still have air in the lines. This may just be because you have air in the lines that wasnt bled out in the first place or it means your slave is letting air in. The slave can be replaced in about an hour if you work at a good pace and know what you are doing. Remove the exhaust manifold and then you will be able to get to it much easier. When my master was leaking the carpet got messed up completely and after driving down the highway for 45 minutes I wouldnt be able to down shift so I just pumped the clutch a bunch of times and built enough pressure. You'll be able to get by for a little while by just pumping the pedel up each time but deffinatly get it fixed right.

09-16-2009, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
stonesjunkie No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The weirdest thing happened... In my other two threads, I was freaking out about my clutch not engaging the gears and being unable to shift after I had replaced the master cylinder which was leaking. However, this morning I started up the car and pumped the clutch for a good 2-3 min and all of a sudden it drives fine now. I took it back to the mechanic and they said it was fine, but I'm still cautious. If anyone knows why this happened, I would like to know as well. To everyone who commented, I really appreciate that you guys genuinely tried to help. This is probably the most helpful and supportive forum I've been in and I hope to learn more about how to fix and how to take care of my MR2 from you guys. Thanks again

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09-16-2009, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
dirocyn Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 133 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	You've got a bubble in your clutch line, it may have worked its way out. I still say you need to bleed it.

09-16-2009, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr2_jake Many skills... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Agreed. Bleeeeed, bleeeeeeeeeed!

09-16-2009, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
stonesjunkie No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well the mechanic who fix the leak told me that he bled both the fluid and the air out so you guys still think i should bleed it again myself?

09-16-2009, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
traintech86 Traintech86 on all im's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 920 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	if its working i wouldn't mess with it. but i been there and the fluid still leaked out. check the Master Slave Cyl every time you go for a drive cause bleeding it isn't fun...

09-16-2009, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
stonesjunkie No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I just got back from work and it seems that the clutch is still kinda weird. When i first started it up it was hard getting into gear again and it was hard shifting a couple times while i was driving home.

09-16-2009, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 848 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Ok, next time you go out do this. First thing get in and pump the clutch. Pump and pump and pump till you get pressure. Then go ahead and drive it. Let it sit while you are at work or whatever. When you get back in see if it's soft. Re bleed it if it's soft. You still have air in the lines. This may just be because you have air in the lines that wasnt bled out in the first place or it means your slave is letting air in. The slave can be replaced in about an hour if you work at a good pace and know what you are doing. Remove the exhaust manifold and then you will be able to get to it much easier. When my master was leaking the carpet got messed up completely and after driving down the highway for 45 minutes I wouldnt be able to down shift so I just pumped the clutch a bunch of times and built enough pressure. You'll be able to get by for a little while by just pumping the pedel up each time but deffinatly get it fixed right.