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you forgot to say MANUAL transmission????????
and step #1 on all M/T box clutch pedal fails (say pedal see?
is the fluid for THE MC to slave cylinder is dry.
check fluid under hood for cutch MC, master cylinder above
the CLUTCH PEDAL it is.
if dry or very low, and goes lower the MC or SLAVE is bad.
i replace them both for faster longer service life./
the clutch bad can be variable until all fluid is lost
one key clue,is
is can not start the engine unless in Neutral.
or can not shift to 1st gear to move car. ,from neutral engine running
or all gears grind as you shift.
or the canary gear REVERSE loves to grind first is early warning of clutch failures.
a new MC and slave is cheap, do not buy a new transmission until MC and slave are proven good. first.
But check in see if it's just the ball joints first that's a easy fix compared to replacing the whole clutch I have a 1999 Ford escort manual and just had this problem I know all I need to know about this car make and model trust me it's your clutch nothing else You are soon to run into belt problems too keep an eye on that
your clutch uses a hydraulic master and slave cylinder to disengage. It is likely that the slave has been leaking and the reservoir gone dry, thus allowing air into the system and reducing effectiveness. Check the clutch master cylinder reservoir (near the brake reservoir) fluid level. If low, also check the slave cylinder at the clutch for leakage. If leaking, replace the slave and bleed the system. If you need procedures or have more questions, please let us know.
Just to be sure recheck the fluid level of the mastercylinder again. If it is a little low refill with proper fluid, and work the clutch several times with parking brake set. Also check the clutch pedal bushings at the top of clutch pedal to make sure there is no sticking or excessive wear. If you find anything unusal about the bushings, they need to be replaced. Hope this will help you.
Get the clutch slave cylinder and master cylinder looked at.One of the 2 has failed.If the pedal goes to the floor or is very loose,this is very likely the cause.Not an expensive fix.Hope this helps
a clutch pedal that doesn't return back to you is sometimes a symptom of a failing clutch slave or general fluid leak. This is of course referring to a hydraulic clutch. If your fluid gets too low or there is an air leak your pedal will stick to the floor and not return.
do you mean wont disengage? does the pedal feel normal, or like its pushing nothing?cant put it in gear? or goes in gear but wont move?. if you put it in gear but car wont move, the clutch is toasted. if you can put it in gear with the engine off, but not when its running, check the clutch master fluid. if its low or out, then the slave or master is leaking and you will need to replace both. if the clutch arm IS working, and the pedal feels normal, sometimes you can put in gear, and start it with the clutch pedal depressed and drive it, and goose the gas to "break the disc loose"
Check and make sure you have fluid in the clutch master cylinder. If it is low fill and check for leaks. Repair leaks as needed and bleed system. If fluid was full check adjustment and bleed system, if there is air in the system pedal will go to the floor.
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