Rb20 Clutch Issue

[inmaniac]

So, I'm sitting on the side of the M5 as I write this, dirty and drenched from getting under my car...fun...

Getting to the point, I have a question. What does it mean if the paddle that the clutch slave pushes moves freely and makes a clicking sound? By freely, I mean I feel like it can move in all directions...

I know it's bad but is there an exact diagnosis or can it be a few different things?

Please help

[jiffo]

Sounds like you're describing the throw out lever and it's broken?

Does happen especially if you have a heavy pedal due to an uprated clutch.

Other item that snaps is the actual clutch pedal.

[inmaniac]

Sounds like you're describing the throw out lever and it's broken?

Does happen especially if you have a heavy pedal due to an uprated clutch.

Other item that snaps is the actual clutch pedal.

That would be it my friend. I can actually pull on it as if to pull it out so I'm going to assume it's that.

Next question, does anyone know (roughly) what a mechanic would charge to fix this?

I've done mechanical stuff before but nothin in the box.

[jiffo]

It's a gearbox out job, not too hard but you may also decide to look at the clutch while its accessible.

Perhaps look at replacing the odd seal too?

[inmaniac]

I'd have a crack at it myself but I don't have off street parking nor any mates. Where I could do it. If rather get someone to do it for me.

Any idea on cost guys?

[Adriano]

Or broken clutch fork ball, pretty common issue

[iruvyouskyrine]

Where you located mate? I may be able to give you a hand if you want.

[mad082]

As adriano said, may just be a broken clutch fork pivot bolt. I had this happen in my 33.

Labour wise to get it fixed should only cost a couple of hours, so just depends on the hourly rate of your mechanic. It's not a hard job to get the gearbox out of s skyline, so any mechanic with half a brain shouldn't have a problem sorting out the problem.

You should be able to at least diagnose the problem by getting under the car with a torch.

[inmaniac]

Thanks for the responses and offeres for help guys.

Ended up getting it to a mechanic. Turns out it was the pivot ball, however, the clutch fork did have a crack in it so that needed replacing too.

I eneded up getting a replacement pivot ball, clutch fork, and while the box was out I got 3 bearings replaced, and ALSO got my tail shaft centre bearing replaced while we were going.

Got this all done for $1100. Sound about right?

[niZmO_Man]

Yep.