Changed my clutch slave cylinder today.

[JohnnyRockit]

As I've posted previously, my 91 has a clutch slipping issue, especially with the power key on (which it always is). From a dead start it won't break the tires loose, the clutch can't grab.

So, today I installed a NAPA slave cylinder that I bought a few weeks ago. The whole job took about 30-40 minutes, not a big deal. Prior to installation, I put the slave in a vise and compressed the rod all the way in, then I poured fluid into the hole where the line goes as I released the pressure on the rod. I was hoping this would alleviate some of the bleeding...surprisingly, I did not have to bleed the clutch at all. I think I gave the pedal about 30 pumps, started the car and it easily went into first gear, yay!

Unfortunately, the slip is not cured, but it is improved quite a bit. Previously, if I accelerated hard at about 40 mph in 4th gear, the revs would jump up about 500-700 rpm and then the clutch would slowly grab. Now it just jumps about 300 rpm and comes down much quicker. Although it still won't break the tires loose from a standstill (not a big fan of treating my car like that anyway). I did hear the tires breaking loose a bit when I accelerated from about 20 mph through first gear.

So, while I wish I could have solved my problem, at least I have a new slave cylinder and fluid installed with better clutch performance. And maybe bought a little more time on this clutch until I either have time to put in a new one or have it done (not looking forward to that project).

Johnny