URGENT HELP!! anyone?

[daymo69er]

just got out of the cinema go to drive my car away and the clutch lever has got no resistance, i can push it down with no force at all untill like the last 10mm thats when the clutch engages....

its driveable at the momment does this mean my clutch is on my way out?

[hongkongfuey]

Have you checked your clutch fluid? If there is none in there you could have a leak in the clutch slave cylinder or its knackered.. check all the lines for leaks

[hongkongfuey]

Have you checked your clutch fluid? If there is none in there you could have a leak in the clutch slave cylinder or its knackered.. check all the lines for leaks

[daymo69er]

im not actually sure which one is my clutch fluid? , amateur i know!:L where about would it be?

[Jesus325iTouring]

Have you tried pumping the pedal to raise the pressure? Not sure where all the clutch cylinders resevoirs are, but on a 325i it is a small plastic bottle on the driver side of the engine bay next to the brake cylinder. Next too, not the ones on the brake cylinder.

[jamlid]

[daymo69er]

yess! ive found that bottle! , its on the low marker what do i use to top it up??? cant see any leaks anywhere?

[daymo69er]

is it the same as break fluid?

[Speedtouch]

Yes, DOT 4 is the stuff to use.

However, you'll probably need to bleed the slave cylinder (which sits behind the gearbox bellhousing on the nearside), and check for leaks while you're at it.

[Jesus325iTouring]

Yes

[daymo69er]

ahh that good i got some of that! ill go put some in, just pump the clutch pedal then is it? sorry guys i dont have a clue! i thought my clutch was gone!,

[Speedtouch]

See the Zone Wiki:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... h#Bleeding

[daymo69er]

i topped it upp pumped the peddle a few times and went back to normal then shortly after it went back soft, but cant see no fluid leaks? ahh pissing cars lol!

[Speedtouch]

Check the master cylinder behind the brake pedal for leaks; I had this problem with a newly purchased 320iSE, and had to fit a new master cylinder - about £35 from the local motor factors.

A quick search of Euro car parts website suggest they now go for £53.40 or thereabouts:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3 ... 8ed&000434

[kam-325i]

It might be the master cylinder leaking.....

[Speedtouch]

I just said that!

[kam-325i]

I just said that!

Posted at the same time.......great minds think alike !!!

[Speedtouch]

"Shakespeare", as Stan and Laurel used to say, when they said something in tandem.

[Jesus325iTouring]

I've just changed my Transit master cylinder because of this (brake but much the same thing) I had no leaks but could pump the pressure back enough to operate brakes. Sit on the pedal and it would slowly go to the floor.
Sadly, as is always these days, just changing seals wasn't possible, NLA Bunged a new master cylinder on, job done. Took my old cylinder apart for a look and sure enough, seals shot. Was only £50 for a new one so not bad really.

[daymo69er]

well checked around for leaks in the footwell , pulled back the rubber on the master cylinder and dont seem to be fluid anywhere theres a bit off grease and that under the rubber but surely thats there just to keep it smooth?

so it still could be the master even tho it aint leaking?

[Speedtouch]

Try bleeding the slave cylinder first.

[daymo69er]

what would i do without you guys! must say 30zone is one of the best forums ive been on and ive been on a few with bikes and cars! , but nothing like the help i get off here! thanks again!


im going to try bleed the slave tomorrow i got a mate to come give me a hand so seeing how that goes!

[Jesus325iTouring]

Good old E30Zone It's why i've been here for best part of ten years

[daymo69er]

yeah deffinatly you have all answered everything ive asked helped me out with everything i needed! , i think i need to support you guys get some stickers and that for the wagon!