Clutch Problems

[KODIAKWARRIOR]

i have a 1998 S-10 with the 2.2 liter 4 cyl, shes got 268K miles on her and every few days i lose clutch pressure. the clutch wont engage untill all the way to the floor and the master cylinder is about half empty. i refill and pump the clutch a few times and shes back to normal for a few days then the same stuff happens. i have taken the master cylinder out and inspected it for leaks but its okay.. any idea would be appreciated.

John

[bvr775]

have you inspected the slave cylender?

[KODIAKWARRIOR]

nope not yet, that was my next guess. im gonna buy a clutch kit and install it soon so i guess ill just get the slave cylinder to. ive had something like this happen on my dads nova and replaced the slave cylinder and everything was better.

Thanx

[bvr775]

those seals will start to leak after a while and bleed down on you. i'm suprised it lasted this long.

[importmaster1300]

My cousin is currently having the same prob. in his 96. Keep us updated!

[KODIAKWARRIOR]

well i bled the clutch today and its acting alright. the leak seems like its coming form the little white o ring on the quick disconnect that goes to the slave cylinder. im just gonna watch the fluid level and keep drivin her untill i save the money to buy a clutch. maybe even a small block. shes a strong engine for 268K miles on her. still burns the tires a little bit when you hit down on the loud pedal.. thanks guys for your help

John

[importmaster1300]

Need a racing clutch?

[KODIAKWARRIOR]

haha if i put a racing clutch in that truck and went back to maryland international raceway and turned a 17 1/4 id be real embarrased