clutch

1997 MAZDA B2300
130,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • RWD • MANUAL
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FIREBALL63
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When up to normal operating temperatures (hot), the clutch will not engage.
Sep 28, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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When you say will not engage, do you have pedal pressure and when pushed you cannot change gears? If so you may have a contaminated clutch plate with either engine or transmission oil causing it to become sticky and binding up, regardless i feel you will have to remove the transmission and inspect for any damage or contamination problems.
Sep 28, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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FIREBALL63
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Thanks for reply. Yes, there is a little pressure. I think it is "normal", just the master pushing the slave. I can change gears without pushing on pedal. Binding is what I was thinking too, the clutch is binding for some reason and not releasing after it gets hot. Do you think I could spray some WD40 through the inspection hole trying to clean the shaft? Pulling transmission is expensive, but you are probably right. Thanks again.
Sep 29, 2017 at 9:28 AM
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lube spray won't be any good, you need to pull the box which is not a lot of work and inspect the clutch system
Sep 29, 2017 at 12:07 PM