Hard clutch pedal?

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Shaftinator24
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Alright guys so I just put my 5 speed transmission back in, put everything back in place and finished putting my plenum back together. I get into my car and the clutch pedal is hard as a rock?! I try pushing it in and all I get is a tough clutch and a squeeeeeekk after I let it out? Do I need a clutch pedal adjustment or do I need to drain fluids or what?


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car nut
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Does your clutch engage? Can you drive the car?

Shaftinator24
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The clutch will engage however I haven't tried starting the car yet? Basically I can depress the clutch all the way to the floor it's just very hard to push it in? Has this happened to anyone before? You push your clutch and it's hard as a rock to push in?

robomatic12
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TT's are vacuum assist clutch. When you start the engine your clutch pedal should be easier to depress. Same thing happens when you press the brake pedal a bunch with the engine off, it gets hard to press, start the engine and it's all ok.

Shaftinator24
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Yah makes sense :) Thanks!

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redneck zx
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cheak master cylender
blead lines if need to
check clucth fluld pressure
i just replaced my mater today actuly


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