1985-1998 [Subscribe to Daily Digest] |
There are only 3 components to the clutch actuating system on the 9000:
1. The clutch master cylinder--this is a small pump attached to the floorboard near the clutch pedal. This is relatively easy to replace if it is faulty.
2. The clutch line between the master cyl. and the slave cyl.
3. The clutch slave cylinder--this is located inside the bellhousing right near the clutch. You can observe it through the access hole on top of the tranny.
You should first check the operation of the slave cylinder. If, with someone pressing the clutch pedal, you can see the slave cylinder operating correctly, then you must have a problem with the clutch unit itself. This is probably not the case since you have a new unit and complained of no resistance.
What I would do next is check the clutch fluid level (this is located in the same reservoir as the brake fluid on my '90 9KT, except that there is a plastic divider between brake and clutch fluid levels). If the clutch reservoir is dry, try adding fluid and pressing the clutch pedal to see if action returns or if fluid leaks out (you may have to bleed off the extra air through the bleeder located next to the slave cylinder--it looks like a brake bleeder screw). If you find a leak, you will know where your problem is.
If this doesn't work, you may have your mechanic take out the master cylinder and check it first. It is really easy to replace if necessary--you can use a salvage item if you prefer.
If nothing else works, it may be your slave cylinder. This requires removal of the transmission. If this needs replaced, go with a new part. It's a lot cheaper to spend the extra on a new item then to get one from a junker and have to replace it again.
Hope this helps.
No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.