240sx wont go into gear!! I need help.

[Midnight_D]

Well here's my situation. I was driving home from work and the car ran like normal..when i stopped at the light i put it into neutral, but when it was time to pop it into 1st it wouldn't go in! So i shut the car off and put it into first and turned it on. Then when i was ready to go into 2nd i noticed the clutch pedal stayed down..?? And it wouldnt go into gear again..well somehow i made it home and turned off the car and put it into 1st again, except this time the clutch stayed down too and the car kept moving forward. The clutch was pretty old, so i figure the clutch finally gave out. Has anyone had this kind of experience? I need to know, b/c im either replacing the clutch and flywheel hoping that will fix the problem or hoping i can figure it out. Please help me out guys. Theres no way my car would make it to a mechanic, but i could change the clutch myself saving me alot of money..

[LayNLow240]

sounds like you've got air in the lines, my 240 did the same thing as yours. came to a stop and couldn't put it in first and clutch was stuck on the floor.do this, go out and drive it around your neighborhood. when it happens again bring the clutch up with your foot and pump it a few times, see if that brings your clutch back. if it does come back to your place and check the clutch master cyl and slave cyl for any leaks(also check to make sure your fluid is at an acceptable level). also check the fittings on the lines for any leaks. if you don't see any go pump the clutch for a few mins to get some pressure building and check for leaks again. i couldn't find any leaks for the longest time, but i started messing with the slave and found out it was leaking, i just couldn't see it unless i squeezed the boot(which had a cut in it, so when i squeezed it brake fluid came out). find whats leaking and replace/fix it. and while your at it take your clutch damper off(if it isn't already off) to make bleeding it 20x easier. also i recommend when your working with your lines to use a line wrench(double sided 12mm/14mm works for all clutch lines and brakes lines) to keep from rounding the fittings out.

edit: my bad, its not a 12/14 its a 10/12 mm line wrench you need.
Modified by LayNLow240 at 11:29 AM 12/7/2006

[Midnight_D]

Thanks for the advice, but the thing is even when i start the car the clutch stays down now..I'm still gonna go give a try though. I'll keep you posted.
Modified by Midnight_D at 2:54 PM 12/3/2006

[LayNLow240]

sounds like you've got a ton of air in the system then. check your fluid reservoir to make sure you have fluid in it.