could, but could also mean the synchronizers in the tranny are not working properly. could also mean clutch is not releasing all the way which could be the slave cylinder, or could be a weak pressure plate.

 

could, but could also mean the synchronizers in the tranny are not working properly.

I did'nt think of that,It only hangs up every once in a while.I'll look into it.Thanks for the idea.

 

could, but could also mean the synchronizers in the tranny are not working properly. could also mean clutch is not releasing all the way which could be the slave cylinder, or could be a weak pressure plate.

Define weak please.Don't know much about clutches.

 

If you dont get enough pressure from your master cylinder, or if your slave valve is not going full stroke, it could grind shifting gears or at a stop. Those are your most likely areas. Syncrohs are most likely to wear out in higher gears.

 

Just reread your post. Your only having trouble from a stop, which most likely is caused by master or slave cylinder. A weak pressure plate would be rare, and cause problems in all gears. Synchros will only cause problems in the gear it is wore out in, and they dont normally go bad in 1st or 2nd.

 

Is your slave leaking at all? Had a new one that leaked slowly at the cylinder. Did the same thing. Replacing the slave cylinder was my only option.

 

Mine does that once in awhile[87 toyota] but when I fill it back up[brake fluid], it works again for awhile............the little slave cyl. isn't hard to replace.

 

If you dont get enough pressure from your master cylinder, or if your slave valve is not going full stroke, it could grind shifting gears or at a stop. Those are your most likely areas. Syncrohs are most likely to wear out in higher gears.

It does'nt grind at all,Its like I don't have the clutch pushed in at all.

Just reread your post. Your only having trouble from a stop, which most likely is caused by master or slave cylinder. A weak pressure plate would be rare, and cause problems in all gears. Synchros will only cause problems in the gear it is wore out in, and they dont normally go bad in 1st or 2nd.

Yes,Its only from a stop that I'm having trouble.Once going down the road,its fine.

 

Is your slave leaking at all? Had a new one that leaked slowly at the cylinder. Did the same thing. Replacing the slave cylinder was my only option.

No,No leaks.

 

I just put in a new clutch in my 03 Chevy. It was really weak. Hard to pull anything with a trailer. I put in a new clutch assembly. Luckily for me, my clutch was about $100 more than most other clutches before my year model. :smack: The truck drives quite a bit better and when I am going up a steep hill, pullllin my boat or 4 wheeler trailer, I can tell a major difference. I am not sure what the price difference is on your vehicle, but you might want to think about just getting the entire clutch assembly, just in case it's not just your slave cylinder. :twocents:

 

I just put in a new clutch in my 03 Chevy. It was really weak. Hard to pull anything with a trailer. I put in a new clutch assembly. Luckily for me, my clutch was about $100 more than most other clutches before my year model. :smack: The truck drives quite a bit better and when I am going up a steep hill, pullllin my boat or 4 wheeler trailer, I can tell a major difference. I am not sure what the price difference is on your vehicle, but you might want to think about just getting the entire clutch assembly, just in case it's not just your slave cylinder. :twocents:

The clutch seems fine,good stiff pedal and plenty of power,No slipping.
Plus the slave is $60 and the clutch is $288:smack:.I'm gonna do the slave first.

 

Don't blame you a bit. My clutch assembly was $275 + tax.

 

Thanks for the advice fellars! :up:

 

I replaced a slave cylinder a few months ago. It was easy. I did have a time bleeding all the air out of the line. I finally used one of those $10 hand operated oil pumps from Wal-Mart, put the suction side in a can of brake fluid and a rubber hose on the bleeder on the slave cylinder and pumped fluid in from the bottom. I filled up the reservoir and there was no air in the line and I didn't have to pump the clutch pedal. I think your problem is the slave cylinder.

 

Thanks for the advice fellars! :up:

Yea I would start simple. Check the fluid, Bleed the slave cylinder, then check inside the vehicle up where the master cylinder enters through the firewall by the clutch pedal for leaks. You may never notice it, cause it will leak down the firewall and under the carpet.

 

I took the truck to my mechanic,He installed a new slave cylinder.Problem solved so far!He said the bearing was froze-up on the old one.