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Old March 14th 06, 07:10 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default Clutch Does Not 'Return' - what would cause this?

If there is a return spring on the clutch pedal, I would suspect that
has broken.

Mike
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LoadHawg wrote:
>
> '92 Nissan 240SX 140K mi, 4 cyl, put new Beck Arnley clutch in including disk, bearing and pressure plate about 2 years
> ago. Also put new master cyl in about that time.
>
> Couple weeks ago it went to the floor and sat there. I can flick the pedal with my foot and it comes up. Then it works
> fine about 20 times and might intermittently 'stick' again. I've also observed the behavior from underneath with someone
> operating from inside. Sure enough the slave cylinder activates the clutch and it stays down (indicating there isn't
> likely a problem with the hydraulics?). Clutch feels fine and engages sharply - no sponginess or difference in 'feel'.
>
> I've never run into this kind of problem before. Possibilities? Weak spring on clutch plate? Something wrong internally?
> 'sticky' hydraulics?

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