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Ok, here's my 1991 c900 clutch saab story.
Had clutch slave cylinder replaced as a precaution with engine/tranny overhaul (slave #1).
New slave was leaking oil everywhere after re-assembly and startup, so local saab mechanic replaced the slave (slave #2).
A month later, the clutch master cylinder was dripping hot oil on my toes. Had the master replaced by same local mechanic (master #1).
A few months later, clutch pedal resistance dwindled over a period of 3 days or so until the clutch pedal went to the floor without disengaging the clutch. Had the clutch master replaced by same local mechanic a second time (master #2).
Not long after, I noticed the clutch pedal resistance dwindles and then returns over the course of a day, and sometimes over the course of just a few miles.
My local saab mechanic has re-bled the system today to make sure no air in the system. His many years of experience running a saab only service shop suggests the next step would be to replace the slave cylinder again. (slave #3)
Over the course of driving home, clutch pedal resistance dwindled again to almost nothing. Rather than pumping the pedal, I simply rested my foot very lightly on the pedal to remove the slack, and held it there lightly, lo and behold, like magic, the pedal pressure started to slowly return while idling at the intersection. Somehow the very slight vibration at idle was bleeding/pumping the system.
Is there no way to isolate this problem?
While in Disney, I picked up a Tinkerbell keychain which I have hung from my mirror. I think it suits this very temperamental vehicle, lol.
1991 saab 900 turbo convertible.
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