I have a 1987 Nissan pickup, Z24 engine, 5 speed manual trans.Clutch replaced about 25,000 miles ago. works well when I get it in gear. Clutch system has been difficult to operate. I changed the cl master cyl and slave actuator and bleed the system. It now takes full pedal throw and operates worse. I adjusted rod length per manual ( dealer manual ) no help. The manual shows a valve in between the master cyl and slave actuator and recomends to clean to it. I don't know if I can get seals if I open it. Is this worth checking?

Mike Butler

• 6674 Answers
• Posted on Mar 04, 2009

SOURCE: How do I bleed a slave cylinder in a 5 speed 1987 ford thunderbird coupe?

Try this link, and scroll down. Click on any pictures to expand.

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528006bc25

SOURCE: 1987 dodge dakota

There is no bleed provision for the master on this truck, it is a sealed unit that ships with fluid and pre bled.

SOURCE: I have a 1987 Ford Ranger that I replaced the

your throwout bearing is probably bad (most likely)

Testimonial: "Thank you for your response. I will look into that possiblity as well but it was replaced along with the slave cylinder."

SOURCE: 1987 Nissan PU, I replaced the master and slave

The shaft should come all the way back, when the pedal is back, the master shaft should be adjusted so there is very little play in the pedal. But it needs some play. Make sure you can see the slave cylinder move when you depress the clutch pedal, you will need help to operate the pedal, while you look.

SOURCE: The problem is the clutch

could be the clutch, release bearing , slave cyl, master cyl, air in the system or a leaking line , before you go replacing or fixing firn out what is gone bad, hope this helps