Clutch wont release, help

[LOUDSHO92]

I had the SHOShop do some work on my car for the cams and timing. Well I get it back and they said that my clutch is bad. I only have around 5k miles on it. It is a stock clutch. Basically I can depress the clutch all the way and it wont release. On occasion it will but for the most it wont. I have to rev match to be able to shift usually. Vadim said it was probably the throw out bearing. I didnt notice any problems when I delivered it to them. Anyone have any ideas? They wont take care of it as they are booked and it already took them over a week to get me the car back. Thanks.

 

[masho95]

This might not be of any help, but try adjust the clutch pedal.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

Already did, it will go all the way down with no luck. I usually have to start it in gear ans sometimes it wont go out of gear. I have to turn off the car to get it to disengage.

 

[masho95]

Another typical SS screwup... Sorry to hear they got ya. It didn't have ANY problems with the clutch prior to bringing it to them? Do you know that the self-adjuster works for sure? I don't see what they could have done if they only did cam work and timing work.

 

[Bizzy]

Sounds like a possible PP problem to me, though it could be TOB related I suppose. Did you hear any sudden loud pops or crunches?

Scary......

 

[LOUDSHO92]

If it broke it was while SS had it. When I drove it down I had no problems getting it down there and noticed no sounds. Vadim didnt mention any sounds that I sould know of. It sometimes releases but rarely.

 

[autobahnsho]

This might not help-

My clutch went at 169k miles after I did the Crank Position Sensor.

No lie! It was 100% fine before I changed the cps, I removed the timing belt and sprocket to make it easier.

When I put it back together, the clutch would work for 2-3 shifts then grind gears and not let it go into 1st with the engine running.

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My PP was pretty chewed, the tob didn't spin good, the disc had a spring loose. The only thing I can think happened is that the damage was already there but not evident- until I 'starter bumped' the crankshaft bolt and impaq wrench spun (then checked w/ torque wrench) it back on..

Good luck!