I have a VE swapped third gen that just got a new clutch. Got the kit from http://www.euro-drive.com/ and I am using a stillen flywheel with a new friction surface.

After many hours and solving the many issues that I was presented with during the job (everything from bad fastners to wrong parts) I have the car back together. I bled the line and tried to go for a drive and after one trip around the block she won't go into gear. Seems like it's not disengaging properly.

I really REALLY don't want to tear down again. What should I be doing to diagnose this issue?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys!

 

AM really isn't the place for this.

Have you made sure you have fluid? Bled again? Checked the release fork to be sure it's trying to disengage the PP?

 

I realize this is not advanced performance.. however this car did recently receive an engine swap and I've graduated from hot air intakes and the likes. There are better answers to be had in here. Plus, I read this forum every day and it HAS been a bit slow in here lately.

I've bled it a few times, even took the slave right off so I could bleed it with the bleeder valve facing up (the line comes in on the opposite side in this case). I also tried to push the lever/fork past the point that the slave pushes it when someone is on the clutch and I can't seem to do so... seems like it's getting full travel.

I'm out of ideas for now, but I do have a question. On the back of the release fork there is a thin little clip that snaps over the pivot by the input shaft. Is the sole purpose of that part to hold the fork in place. When I have the slave off and I move the fork it feels like that clip may be detached. When the salve is on it seems to move properly though.

 

Are you talking about PN 30534 in the pic below?

 

Yes I am..

 

AFAIK the only use for that is to make sure the release fork stays on the pivot ball during R&R.

 

Removal and re-assembly?

So with the information I have presented you think there is anything I can do short of dropping the tranny again?

 

Have you ever heard of the ball that the lever pivots on needing to be replaced??

 

On other cars, yes. Never on a Maxima, though I'm no 3rd gen guy. Not all too familiar with the RS5F05V, even though it's used in the 4th gen as well.

 

First of all, thanks for all of your help so far..

Here is my plan of attack to resolve this.

Double check tranny fluid level.
Double verify that the lever is getting full travel.
Make triple sure there is no air in the line.

Drop the tranny and inspect:
the pivot point
all mating surfaces

If there is ANYTHING anyone can suggest that I check BEFORE dropping the tranny I would appreciate it. As you would imagine this is the last thing I want too do.

 

i'd try adjusting your clutch pedal using the little nut up under the dash.

 

That adjustment appears to be all the way out, as in the nut and lever are at the end of the rod.