Posted May 25, 20177 yr comment_521712 Suddenly I have a clutch problem on my 78' 280Z. Without starting my car first thing in the morning I can shift the car in all gears. When I start the car I depress the clutch pedal to shift and I can not shift in any gear. At this time the clutch pedal has little resistance. If I pump the clutch pedal several times I am able to shift in all gears. At this time I notice that the clutch pedal has more resistance. Clutch fluid level is full. Do I have a valve problem somewhere. If it is a valve problem would it be better to buy a new or rebuilt one or put a kit in it. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57800-headlight/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20177 yr comment_521719 Sounds like you need a new slave cylinder to me. Not a big deal and an inexpensive part. The hardest part is bleeding the air out. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57800-headlight/#findComment-521719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20177 yr comment_521724 Agree with Ala KaZaam ^. Usually if one pulls the rubber boot from the end of the slave and master cylinder, Brake fluid will be seen in the one with a leak. That said, in my experience, the cylinders are usually the same ancient age and if one is bad, the other is soon to fail. I always replace them both at the same time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57800-headlight/#findComment-521724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 25, 20177 yr comment_521733 Get the short slave to hard line hose too. I think I got the slave cylinder and rubber hose for $20 maybe? amazon.com or rockauto.com, Beck Arnley is what I ended up getting. FYI Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57800-headlight/#findComment-521733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 27, 20177 yr comment_521860 Bleeding not difficult. Need a bleed tool or someone in the car to pump the clutch. Slave cylinder is on th passenger side of Trans. When you inspect it it will probably be a little moist. The slave cylinder doesn't hold much fluid so the slightest loss will cause gear selection difficulty. Maybe a 45 minute fix. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57800-headlight/#findComment-521860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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