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rhipsher · 02-07-2009

The last time I did this it also took forever to build preasure up in the clutch pedal after bleeding. I've been at it 20 minutes so far still nothing.

rhipsher · 02-07-2009

Holy crap! As I was pumping the pedal I felt clutch fluid leaking on my foot inside the car. That master cylinder is practically brand new to. I'm speachless. Whats next. All I can do is just laugh about it. It is kinda funny. My Z took a leak on me.

I've never heard of that one happeing. I still have my old master cylinder I think is fine. I'll just put it back on.

tf95ZR1 · 02-07-2009

That really sucks!
I remember Jeff F. demonstrating changing out a slave cylinder on Ron H's (son's?) Z @ the West Gathering in Las Vegas. It was up on the lift (great setup at Gary Patterson's home) and couldn't get it to work.
Turned out to be the master.
Might want to check with Jeff.
Good Luck!

rhipsher · 02-07-2009

That master has been leaking for quit a while. That stuff is like acetone. It eats anything thats plastic or foam. I could see under the dash where the master plunger comes in where it melted a little piece of foam. I guess I did toss my old master cylinder in the trash. Well off to find another one. There's never a dull moment. I am starving to death. I'll make a few phone calls and eat lunch.

rhipsher · 02-07-2009

They say it will be there at 5:00pm today to pick up. Now I'll just cross my fingers and hope it is the right part. Later dudes.

Sgreg · 02-07-2009

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Originally Posted by rhipsher

Holy crap! As I was pumping the pedal I felt clutch fluid leaking on my foot inside the car. That master cylinder is practically brand new to. I'm speachless. Whats next. All I can do is just laugh about it. It is kinda funny. My Z took a leak on me.

I've never heard of that one happeing. I still have my old master cylinder I think is fine. I'll just put it back on.

I haven't done that repair but if it is like some, maybe it is time to buy some GM parts and pay the price. I have not had good luck with aftermarket stuff.

HIZNHRZ · 02-07-2009

It's hard to believe the run of bad luck you seem to be having; man I'm feeling for you at this point. It seems when it comes to your Z, if it weren't for bad luck you wouldn't be having any.

The upside has got to be a bulletproof ZR1 sometime soon because everything is going to be new!

rhipsher · 02-07-2009

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Originally Posted by HIZNHRZ

It seems when it comes to your Z, if it weren't for bad luck you wouldn't be having any.

You got that right brother!
I'm sure the day will come that I won't be on here talking about all the things I'm having to repair. And then I can talk about things like "(Hey HIZNHRZ! What rims do you think would look pretty on my car?)" or "(Hey guys check out these pictures of my plenum and valve covers and stainless steel hardware after Jeffvette just got done powder coating them for me)!" Nope! I'm just not there yet. And after that I've got to replace a few wheel bearings and the front tie rod ends. It's just stuff that has to be done. And alot of you guy's will eventually have to go through it to. So don't laugh. Your times comming. I've just been forced to get a head start on you. The same repairs I'm having to make now may not happen to you guys for another 5 or even 10 years from now. But they will happen. You can bet on it.

tomtom72 · 02-08-2009

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Originally Posted by rhipsher

You got that right brother!
I'm sure the day will come that I won't be on here talking about all the things I'm having to repair. And then I can talk about things like "(Hey HIZNHRZ! What rims do you think would look pretty on my car?)" or "(Hey guys check out these pictures of my plenum and valve covers and stainless steel hardware after Jeffvette just got done powder coating them for me)!" Nope! I'm just not there yet. And after that I've got to replace a few wheel bearings and the front tie rod ends. It's just stuff that has to be done. And alot of you guy's will eventually have to go through it to. So don't laugh. Your times comming. I've just been forced to get a head start on you. The same repairs I'm having to make now may not happen to you guys for another 5 or even 10 years from now. But they will happen. You can bet on it.

Rick, brother I do feel for you! If you go to zfdoc.com & read Bill's write up on the bad parts...well the a good many of the pictures are of my parts...I had to buy $600.00 worth of masters and slaves before I got some stuff to work with. As for the rest of the "not fun repair work to do to a ZR-1".....I'm right there with ya bud. I've yet to stop finding things that need to be repaired vs stuff that ya wanna do because it's fun. My headers are still in the box from christmas...Front suspension over haul must come first....then next year it's the rear suspension...then I will have finished all the necessary jobs to keep a 20 yr old car safe...and then I can start the fun stuff, hopefully!

:

P.S. I sent Bill B three masters and three slaves and I have one of each still in my tool box.....actually the slave is just the body, but the two masters are still together, one leaks out the back and the other has soooo much bore run out that when it was in the car I could feel it when I pushed the clutch pedal!

You ain't alone Bro! Keep the faith!

ZR1Vette · 02-08-2009

Rick... love your attitude...roll with the punches and laugh things off. Got to be frustrating but you are certainly teaching us quite a bit. I am finding that the LT5 overall is built like a proverbial tank BUT it seems the little things become the most difficult or challenging... here I am 'preachin' to the choir'
I had a niggling little coolant leak...just enough to leave a drop on the floor after running the engine (this is nothing like your clutch story...lordy)...like the ZR was taunting me. Replaced several hoses etc etc and finally it turned out to be the most obvious (in hind sight) and easy fix... the radiator drain petcock needed a bit more tightening...felt like an idiot.
I am also finding out more 'if it ain't broke don't fix it..'... I was looking to the clutch hydraulic system... replace etc... but it doesn't leak, works great thus no touch...and yes my time will come but not yet.

Do lets us know what finally happens on your most recent saga....

02-07-2009	#1
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	stiil no pedal preasure. The last time I did this it also took forever to build preasure up in the clutch pedal after bleeding. I've been at it 20 minutes so far still nothing.

02-07-2009	#2
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Re: stiil no pedal preasure. Holy crap! As I was pumping the pedal I felt clutch fluid leaking on my foot inside the car. That master cylinder is practically brand new to. I'm speachless. Whats next. All I can do is just laugh about it. It is kinda funny. My Z took a leak on me. I've never heard of that one happeing. I still have my old master cylinder I think is fine. I'll just put it back on.

02-07-2009	#3
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,454	Re: stiil no pedal preasure. That really sucks! I remember Jeff F. demonstrating changing out a slave cylinder on Ron H's (son's?) Z @ the West Gathering in Las Vegas. It was up on the lift (great setup at Gary Patterson's home) and couldn't get it to work. Turned out to be the master. Might want to check with Jeff. Good Luck!

02-07-2009	#4
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Re: stiil no pedal preasure. That master has been leaking for quit a while. That stuff is like acetone. It eats anything thats plastic or foam. I could see under the dash where the master plunger comes in where it melted a little piece of foam. I guess I did toss my old master cylinder in the trash. Well off to find another one. There's never a dull moment. I am starving to death. I'll make a few phone calls and eat lunch.

02-07-2009	#5
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Re: stiil no pedal preasure. They say it will be there at 5:00pm today to pick up. Now I'll just cross my fingers and hope it is the right part. Later dudes.

02-07-2009	#7
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 732	Re: stiil no pedal preasure. It's hard to believe the run of bad luck you seem to be having; man I'm feeling for you at this point. It seems when it comes to your Z, if it weren't for bad luck you wouldn't be having any. The upside has got to be a bulletproof ZR1 sometime soon because everything is going to be new!

02-08-2009	#10
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Re: stiil no pedal preasure. Rick... love your attitude...roll with the punches and laugh things off. Got to be frustrating but you are certainly teaching us quite a bit. I am finding that the LT5 overall is built like a proverbial tank BUT it seems the little things become the most difficult or challenging... here I am 'preachin' to the choir' I had a niggling little coolant leak...just enough to leave a drop on the floor after running the engine (this is nothing like your clutch story...lordy)...like the ZR was taunting me. Replaced several hoses etc etc and finally it turned out to be the most obvious (in hind sight) and easy fix... the radiator drain petcock needed a bit more tightening...felt like an idiot. I am also finding out more 'if it ain't broke don't fix it..'... I was looking to the clutch hydraulic system... replace etc... but it doesn't leak, works great thus no touch...and yes my time will come but not yet. Do lets us know what finally happens on your most recent saga.... Last edited by ZR1Vette; 02-08-2009 at 11:13 AM.