ScramblerX Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) I just bought a 280z from ebay and had it delivered last night. It was supposed to run great and it starts up well but won't change gears when the car is running. I had to put it in first, start the car, move, shut off the car, shift to reverse, start the car, move. Any ideas? I'll take a look at the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder when i get off work and there is alot of play in the shifter so maybe i'll get some bushings too. Edited June 22, 2018 by ScramblerX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHoob2004 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Sounds like your clutch isn't disengaging. Get someone to push the clutch in and watch the slave cylinder/lever to see if they move. If they don't, or it moves a little, check your master cylinder for fluid and bleed out any bubbles. If it does move, then something might be wrong with clutch itself, the release bearing, or the collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScramblerX Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, ZHoob2004 said: Sounds like your clutch isn't disengaging. Get someone to push the clutch in and watch the slave cylinder/lever to see if they move. If they don't, or it moves a little, check your master cylinder for fluid and bleed out any bubbles. If it does move, then something might be wrong with clutch itself, the release bearing, or the collar. Great - thanks for the help. I'll look into it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScramblerX Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/22/2018 at 10:07 AM, ZHoob2004 said: Sounds like your clutch isn't disengaging. Get someone to push the clutch in and watch the slave cylinder/lever to see if they move. If they don't, or it moves a little, check your master cylinder for fluid and bleed out any bubbles. If it does move, then something might be wrong with clutch itself, the release bearing, or the collar. So i took a look at the car over the weekend. The Slave seemed to be moving okay but is was leaking alot of fluid. I'm thinking i'll replace it and flush the system and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHoob2004 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 It's a sealed system, so if it leaks any fluid there's something wrong. Luckily the whole clutch system in these cars is easily accessible and really inexpensive to replace, so even if you do all of it you're not out much. When you've replaced the cylinder, bleed it just like you would your brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScramblerX Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 9:22 AM, ZHoob2004 said: It's a sealed system, so if it leaks any fluid there's something wrong. Luckily the whole clutch system in these cars is easily accessible and really inexpensive to replace, so even if you do all of it you're not out much. When you've replaced the cylinder, bleed it just like you would your brakes. Thanks for the advice, I ordered a set including the clutch master, slave and hoses and hopefully that will fix it up. Also got some oil, coolant, and spark plugs - so its going to be a productive weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScramblerX Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 I actually ordered a ton of parts to a refresh and then broke my colarbone and some ribs in a motorcycle accident so its gonna be some time before i can climb under the car. Sooo sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScramblerX Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 As an FYI i replace the clutch master and slave and bleed the system and the car is shifting great! Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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