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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread '87 Clutch - odd issue #1069251 02/17/14 05:18 AM Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 94 Oregon G GrantCee OP Getting the Wheeling Fever Had to replace the starter in my '87 Montero today. (What a PITA...) Anyhow, when I finished the install I hopped in to make the 60 mile drive home. The hydraulic clutch did something odd: the pedal had about 6" of freeplay; only the last couple of inches finally met resistance and disengaged the clutch. I had no choice but to drive the thing -- but by the time I got home the clutch pedal was fine again. Checked the fluid level; it's OK. What could have caused such odd behavior? 1987 Montero SWB, 2.6L, 5spd Weber conversion 2-valve head from Engine Machine Service "4G54 FTW!" Re: '87 Clutch - odd issue [Re: GrantCee] #1069252 02/17/14 05:48 AM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 628 Castle Rock WA, US geocrasher Rock Warrior Your master and/or slave are going bad. I suggest replacing both at the same time, and just bleed them using aquarium tubing from wally world. Run it from the slave back into the master, and then pump until there are no bubbles. Works every time 1987 Raider, 346K miles and going strong -31" tires, otherwise stock. http://tidbitsfortechs.com/ http://actionpcs.com <-- $39 remote PC repair, guaranteed. How to include pictures in threads on 4x4wire (Youtube video) Re: '87 Clutch - odd issue [Re: geocrasher] #1069253 02/22/14 05:49 AM Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 94 Oregon G GrantCee OP Getting the Wheeling Fever Finally got the parts in (the M/C was backordered, oddly) and swapped them out. When I drained the old M/C it had black goo in the bottom; when I cracked the flare nut loose on the slave cylinder, what came out looked and flowed like partially used motor oil. Bench-bled both the master and slave, flushed the line, adjusted and bled everything - and now the clutch pedal effort is a good 25% less than before! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Last edited by GrantCee; 02/22/14 05:50 AM. 1987 Montero SWB, 2.6L, 5spd Weber conversion 2-valve head from Engine Machine Service "4G54 FTW!" Re: '87 Clutch - odd issue [Re: GrantCee] #1069254 02/22/14 06:38 AM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 628 Castle Rock WA, US geocrasher Rock Warrior That black goo was what was left of the seals ;-) Good job replacing! Isn't it nice when stuff works? 1987 Raider, 346K miles and going strong -31" tires, otherwise stock. http://tidbitsfortechs.com/ http://actionpcs.com <-- $39 remote PC repair, guaranteed. How to include pictures in threads on 4x4wire (Youtube video) Re: '87 Clutch - odd issue [Re: geocrasher] #1069255 02/22/14 11:17 PM Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 80 MI H Hamer Getting the Wheeling Fever Good call and wise move to replace it. Glad it works great now. Matt Hamer 89 Mighty Max SPX Macro Cab 2.6L 5 speed 4X4 Auto hubs. Moderated by  4x4Wire, Macka, Mudraider, off-roader, PHIL_, rxinhed  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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