Rod burton

2002 Chevy cavalier 2.2 MANUAL trans.

So so recently I've taken the transmission down and back up 3 times. The reason is that I cannot get the clutch to disengage (go into neutral. The reason is that the slave is not bled or it's something else. I have blown though 2 slave cylinders. Spent way more money than I expected. The car was given to me and all I had to do was replace he clutch. I have tried vacuum as well as the manual (pedal) bleeding. I am 99.9 percent that everything is right. Please tell me specifically, what procedure I have to do because I have no clue what to do next.

tech2

if you are sure the clutch is not moving it full range...bleed the m/c. the best way to bleed clutch master cylinders is remove it from the vehicle and bench bleed it. hang the m/c vertically with the reservoir at the top. pump the m/c and periodically, tap the lines to move air bubbles up to the reservoir.
lots of video's on youtube.

Rod burton

I have replaced the slave, master, flywheel, actuator and line, along with the clutch and pressure plate.

i did bleed the master before I put it in.

I need to to know how to bleed this damn slave

tech2

are you referring to the clutch actuator cylinder in the transmission?

due to the shape of the m/c lines...during bench bleeding, if you did not put the m/c on an incline and tap the lines; air will still be in the system. you cannot bench bleed it flat. If any air is trapped in the m/c the rest of the system will not bleed.

Once the m/c is bled and installed put a vacuum on the reservoir and press continuously on the pedal for 30 sec....release and let sit for 30 sec repeat until all the air is bled.

Rod burton

I'll try that to tonight

Rod burton

lots of air bubbles. No further movement of the slave cylinder. I have a borescope and I tested before and after, 4 hours later. This is the most frustrating job I've ever done. I don't have a clue what's wrong and why I can bleed the system. I'm ready to drive it to the river.

Any other suggestions?????

tech2