Turns out it wasn't the cylinder needing bleeding. the clutch release arm isn't sat right. its crucked over on a slight angle instead of being perpendicular to the slave (regret so much not getting a photo while it was up on the lift). so the cylinder is having to come out further than what it should to release the clutch, and when the pedal is right down it still isn't fully releasing.

 

When i first got the car the clutch was really badly worn, when we put the new one in we found the release bearing wasn't fitted right and the arm was really far back. so i'm not sure if the arm is worn or bent in some way, or if its the ball that it sits on.

 

Either way i know its going to be a boxout job, but i'm not sure what is more likely to need replacing. any info or guidance would be greatly appreciated. The plan is to secure a place to do the job for next saturday so we'll have the use of a pit or lift. So i hope to get any parts needed by then.

 

Regards Steve

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Im sure jeff did a write up on something like this not to long ago, lemmi go search his posts and get back to you.

tbh mate, the only thing you can do is get the box off and see what's what. For piece of mind though I would replace the fork, pivot ball and the retainer springs.

thank you verry much.

http://300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=144203

 

I think this is most likely nearer your problem. i may be completely off, but at least it will give you some idea as to what could be wrong.

http://300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=144203

 

I think this is most likely nearer your problem. i may be completely off, but at least it will give you some idea as to what could be wrong.

 

yes i just found this, thought i'd stop being a lazy ******* and use the search bar myself. This sounds exactly like my problem, "leaver arm slipping sidways" is the exact problem i have. now the issue is finding an upgrade kit or a replacement...

Here is the link to the thread you need to read

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=145251

 

If the lever is tilted over this will be the issue no doubt, you will need new clutch fork and possibly a bearing carrier.

 

Jeff

 

chears Jeff, would i be best replacing the pivot ball as well? any idea where i would get one from? i know zcentre sell the bearing carrier spring, the clutch fork spring, and the clutch fork, but that looks to be about it apart from a spigot bearing whatever that is. so any idea where i can find the bearing carrier suitable for my clutch?

Bearing carriers are available in different sizes to accomadate different depth of clutch /flywheel combinations, this can often cause problems if an after market clutch is changed back to a standard one and the carrier not replaced, so in essence you need to know if your carrier is standard or otherwise.

 

The standard carrier are available form Nissan and last known price was around £25, as you have had some problem with the fork I would recommend you change the pivot ball as it may have been under excessive pressure due to the issue.

 

 

 

Jeff TT

i got the cluth from andy page (motor factor suppliers) so its just a standard non genuine clutch, so i would assume a standard carrier would be what i wanted. do i have to get the pivot ball from nissan aswell? i hope they don't take the pee with delivery time...

Ok the yes a standard carrier will be fine, remember yours may be fine and the fork is the issue, but your not going to know this until its removed, if you wanting a quick turn around on the job ie: same day then you will most likely need to order ahead especially if getting parts from Nissan.

 

Jeff

well i'll give them a ring on monday when they're open. if they can beat z centre's price for the fork and the springs then i'll get it all from nissan. Unless you know of any other suppliers...

Chears again Jeff, and I'm really sorry for being a nuisance. Reg worked perfectly though got them ordered, the pivot ball and the springs were under a tenner so i thought i may as well get them along with the bearing carrier and the arm. Unfortunately though it'll be a week before they're here. which means i can probably write off taking her to Scotland on the 19th.

Things we do for a good car eh....

thought i'd update on how the job went, even though it was weeks ago....

 

this is what the problem was

 

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after toiling for a while using a lift designed for some sort of tank (with a considerable larger ground clearence than my zed) we finaly got the box out to find this....

 

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looks like the bearing carrier was ok though...

 

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and so was the pivot ball

 

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just to be on the safe side, replaced the ball, bearing carrier, obviously a new fork and the relevant springs and put it all back together

 

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and before we left i couldn't resist taking a few photo's

 

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The pedal has never felt so good, it is absolutely sublime. but after giving it a bit of poke on the drive home the clutch was slipping, we were second guessing ourselves to weather or not we assembled the new fork correctly. So left it a bit and kept in low boost. but a couple of days later took it for a blast and no matter what i tried i couldn't get it to slip again, and its being right as rain since (apart from unrelated problems)

so overall was a succesfull job.

Chears for all your help guys.

Well done on getting it done, glad its worked out for you.

 

Jeff