Transmission swap clutch problem
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Transmission swap clutch problem
I've just finished installing a T56 in place of my 4L60E.
The master cylinder that came with the kit was cracked, so I posted on the board here and was able to get a used one from another member. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line the little rubber seal that goes on the end of the hose got lost. So I used some teflon tape on the end of the hose, and it seems to have sealed pretty well.
So I go to start the car in neutral, and everything's fine. Then I try to put it in gear, and it won't go at all, into any gear. I could feel pressure in the clutch pedal, but after about five minutes, it went away. I checked the master cylinder reservoir, and it was empty.
So my question is this: Is it likely that the only reason I can't go into gear is becasue the clutch won't disengage due to lack of line pressure in the clutch line? Or did I set up the clutch incorrectly? (It's the first one I've done.)
FYI I used the clutch that came with the swap "kit" becasue it's been like two years since I've driven a stick and I don't want to screw up a new clutch relearning how to drive.
Also, I can engage every gear smoothly when the engine is off.
Please someone help! It's been nine days sine I started this project and I really want to drive my car again!
Thanks,
Chris
The master cylinder that came with the kit was cracked, so I posted on the board here and was able to get a used one from another member. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line the little rubber seal that goes on the end of the hose got lost. So I used some teflon tape on the end of the hose, and it seems to have sealed pretty well.
So I go to start the car in neutral, and everything's fine. Then I try to put it in gear, and it won't go at all, into any gear. I could feel pressure in the clutch pedal, but after about five minutes, it went away. I checked the master cylinder reservoir, and it was empty.
So my question is this: Is it likely that the only reason I can't go into gear is becasue the clutch won't disengage due to lack of line pressure in the clutch line? Or did I set up the clutch incorrectly? (It's the first one I've done.)
FYI I used the clutch that came with the swap "kit" becasue it's been like two years since I've driven a stick and I don't want to screw up a new clutch relearning how to drive.
Also, I can engage every gear smoothly when the engine is off.
Please someone help! It's been nine days sine I started this project and I really want to drive my car again!
Thanks,
Chris
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I'll try that. If it's still no good, what should I do next?
My friends seem to think it's the lack of the rubber seal on the master, and I suspect that might be the case. I just hope I don't have to buy a new master cylinder just to get that one little part.
My friends seem to think it's the lack of the rubber seal on the master, and I suspect that might be the case. I just hope I don't have to buy a new master cylinder just to get that one little part.
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