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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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So i was driving home the other day on the 405 north in like 5mph traffic.. About 45 minutes of driving come to a dead stop.. Put the clutch in go into first then on my way to 2nd gear i push the clutch in and feel sort of a rumble a gargle if you would.. I didnt know what the hell it was so i put it in neutral and tried again.. Now its like im driving a stage 3 clutch its stiffer than its ever been.. I have a Stage 2 Act clutch and i have bleed twice since ive had the car... It sill shifts fine just the clutch is really stiff and im not sure if thats a good thing at all? Any Ideas??


Oh btw its a 2002 BB AP1 all stock except for clutch and ap2 exhaust,rear end, and wheels.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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check your clutch fluid level.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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I did that its fine.. But i think its the cylinder.. I checked the carpeting around the dead and clutch pedals and noticed my fingers were oily with a grayish silver residue on my fingers..It wasnt "wet" just had an oily substance on it which im assuming in the brake fluid from the clutch cylinder..
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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you can try bleeding the clutch fluid to see if the leak stops, or replace the master cylinder altogether.

a new clutch master cylinder is around 100$ shipped, then replace it yourself if you're mechanically inclined or pm me if you need help
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