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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Long story short... Can barely get my car into gear even when clutch is pushed all the way to the floor. Is there a way to adjust my clutch cable? I'm assuming under the dash by the clutch peddle. But I want to make sure.
Ps. Clutch is not slipping.. Put it in 6th and gunned it at 40mph and there was NO slipping. Any advice or info will help. Thank you in advance.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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These have hydraulic clutch systems. Check your fluid level.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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I was not aware the ap1 did as well:/. Oops.
It's an 01 with 102,000 miles if that helps.
If I add fluid when it's low will it change the catch point of the clutch?
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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I adjusted my ap1 engagement with the nut on the back of ped...1/4 turns at a time. Worked like a charm
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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@abnormal... Just did that like an hour and a half ago and it did work like a charm . Back in buissness.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Ur the man. Glad to hear it!
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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did you check your fluid level? if it was low and you added fluid, you might have to bleed it.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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If it was low, check the area of the pushrod that comes through the firewall that the clutch pedal pushes on. The clutch master cylinder is known to leak if clutch fluid has not been changed regularly. Look for signs of wetness and/or droplets of fluid at the rubber dust boot.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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It had a little bit leaking... Not a ton. Is that a sign of replacing the master cylinder? Or just changing fluid? And what is a recommended fluid to use?
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by essstwokay
It had a little bit leaking... Not a ton. Is that a sign of replacing the master cylinder? Or just changing fluid? And what is a recommended fluid to use?

yeah you'll need to replace it unless you want to keep refilling the MC. changing fluid won't help it. you can use regular brake fluid for your clutch.
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