Re: Clutch problem on my '85 635 - help please! (archive)

I have the smae problem with my clutch it goes to the floor, then i pull it up and it works fine. let me know what you find out. I replaced the master and slave cyclinder abut 2000 mile ago.
i'm certainly no expert, but it sounds like your slave cylinder has gone the way of the wind. i replaced mine after a close call at a tollbooth on the dreaded nj turnpike: same thing, clutch refused to pop back up, so i couldn't get it into gear. eventually, it came around, but i didn't want to risk another calamity. mechanic i trust said they are ripe for failure at or around my mileage -- 160K. regarding that whine? maybe you just need power steering fluid. i've had the same problem in both my 6 and 3, and new fluid fixed the problem. i can't see how this prob is related to your clutch woes. again, though, i am no expert. perhaps somebody else has a diff't view.
herb
85 635
89 325i

Went to back out of my driveway and couldn't get OUT of reverse. Seems like some sort of pressure loss in the pedal. The power steering whined noticeably when I turned right, also.
I had the clutch replaced 1 year ago, maybe 20,000 miles on it. The car had been sitting for 2.5 months until 2 days ago, if that helps.
Any help appreciated!
Chris McCoy

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