pepperson4

so the last few days the xj pedal has seemed to be getting a little softer. so soft it would grind into reverse. but today it wasn't. shifts fine. if i pump it it doesnt do anything different. just feels like it should have more pressure maybe. its a 93' with an internal slave. the master has 1 small dried up drip of fluid on the firewall, but thats it? also it has started to whistle lately in neutral when i rev it or sometimes at idle. could it just be air in the system? would an air bubble cause it to feel just a tad softer but still work fine?Thanks!!!!

pepperson4

anyone????

Slick761

Whistling in neutral and lower pressure ... that has a hydraulic throwout bearing right? That's where I would look.

pepperson4

i was reading that if the throwout bearing went you would feel a grinding when in gear? its perfectly smooth driving and shifting. 1st seems just a tad bit harder to get into, but the clutch doesnt feel like its 100% disengaging just like 90%

Slick761

You sure it isn't your tranny? Synchros?

Slick761

Your.clutch might.also be bad... your diaphragm springs might be worn.

pepperson4

yeah but i wouldn't think that over 1 or 2 days the springs would wear out that significantly. its went from being perfect to 2 days later harder to shift and the clutch pedal is softer? i hope its not the slave... maybe the master?

Turbo X_J

Just give it another day or two, something will fail.

pepperson4

yeah today it got harder to shift when driving...so what should i be looking to buy? just the slave? and since its internal ill be getting a new clutch too. does napa or autozone carry clutch kits?

Slick761

Get the clutch kit and throwout bearing...

pepperson4

yea im picking up a clutch and slave from napa tomorrow for $155. i got a guy that has a full car lift so we should make quick work of it. ill keep you guys updated. thanks for the help

pepperson4

rpelaced master clutch cylinder today and fluid-runs like new!! the fluid was black!!