I have a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 v8 5 speed manual it has 213000 miles was completely
rebuilt at 186000 new clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing included. last time I drove it
a few weeks ago it ran fine but today the clutch went spongy and stayed on the floor coming up
occasionally, but when I put it in gear and let off the pedal it would not move. I did feel the trans go in
gear, so I checked the fluid and it had fluid in the clutch master cylinder. I then put it in gear with the
engine off and attempted to start it in gear to see if the clutch would grab and move the truck but it
started and the truck didn't move like the clutch was disengaged which I figured was the case. But
still not sure what is going on? All I knew to try was refill with new fluid and bleed air which I haven't
tried or put on a new slave cylinder which I haven't done yet. This was all replaced by me and bled
at 186000 miles so it has very few miles on the parts. Any suggestions appreciated.
Dave
Something that age I would just replace the clutch master and slave just to be sure it's working correctly. They can break down internally they won't leave but they won't work it's just as well to replace both at the same time
Scotty,
Thanks for the advice I appreciate it.
Dave