Tough to get it in gear and grinds when attempting to put it in reverse (HELP)

[jackneuf]

The car has some issues like a gas leak, that I thought the mechanic fixed. But in order to get the car back up to the guy to see if he did not tighten the hoses. I need to fix this new problem that just pop up out of nowhere.

So I was going to drive it to work today and I could not put the car in reverse. However, I think it has been leeking some clutch fluid for about a week or so. I noticed some on the floor of the car the other day but did not think twice about it. Now I cant get the Z to go anywhere. So I in frustration I just purchased ...............

Clutch master cylinder

slave cylinder

clutch hose

clutch throwout bearing

Waiting for shipping, but in the meantime is there anything I could try.

[jackneuf]

Any thoughts on what the cause might be?

[IdahoKidd]

Good looking car! Something is amiss with the clutch hydraulics. Fluid in the cabin is a bad sign, but consistant with the problem. The clutch is not being disengaged because the pedal is not pushing enough fluid to move the slave cylinder which moves the through out bearing. Fluid in the cabin has to come from the clutch master, which means it is leaking. Remove and replace the master from the firewall. You will need to bleed the air out of the system which is done via the bleeder valve on the slave at the transmission. It will require the help of someone to depress the pedal while you do it. A rebuilt master can be had for less than $20.00 Entire process of changing it out could take less than 15 minutes if you have any mechanical skills.

[5thhorsemann]

Good looking car! Something is amiss with the clutch hydraulics. Fluid in the cabin is a bad sign, but consistant with the problem. The clutch is not being disengaged because the pedal is not pushing enough fluid to move the slave cylinder which moves the through out bearing. Fluid in the cabin has to come from the clutch master, which means it is leaking. Remove and replace the master from the firewall. You will need to bleed the air out of the system which is done via the bleeder valve on the slave at the transmission. It will require the help of someone to depress the pedal while you do it. A rebuilt master can be had for less than $20.00 Entire process of changing it out could take less than 15 minutes if you have any mechanical skills.

The KIDD nailed it, dont even think about the throwout brng, not related to the issue. BTW a power bleeder works best for doing this opperation and makes for a one man job as well.

[az240z]

or he can fill the thing up with fluid, see if he can get the clutch to engage and take it to his mechanic.

[5thhorsemann]

or he can fill the thing up with fluid, see if he can get the clutch to engage and take it to his mechanic.

It's an EZ fix and the parts are on their way. Save the labor bucks and buy a power bleeder.

[az240z]

it was my attempt at humor. A power bleeder would be good.

[jackneuf]

THANK, You all for the advice and have a good EASTER. I should bleed the lines this sunday................ as I sit on my hands for some parts.