Need information on how to adjust the freeplay on my S10

[James2k]

I purchased a 1994 Chevy S10 with the 2.2L engine, and 5 speed tranny last week. There is virtually no freeplay when I push the clutch pedal, and when I checked an online manual, it said the clutch can't be adjusted (which isn't helpful). The only thing it suggested was bleeding the master/slave cylinders, but there is no problem shifting, just no freeplay (makes hill starts fun). If anyone has any ideas, or can point me to a helpful guide or photos, please help.

 

[Crucial]

The reason it can't be adjusted is that it's hydraulic. There is no adjustment. You need a new clutch.

 

[James2k]

I realize that I can't adjust the clutch itself. But I've seen some guides online to adjust the clutch pedal. Is there no way I can change where the stroke begins (disengages clutch), while leaving freeplay at the top?

 

[woodie1]

Have you tried bleeding the master/slave cylinders to see if that helps your problem?

 

[cardiac]

Check down where the linkage comes out of the slave cylinder and see if there is some adjustment where it attaches to the throwout rod....

 

[James2k]

Hey. I spoke to a mechanic while I had the tires done this morning, and I knew it was slipping a bit, but I thought that might be due to the lack of freeplay. They said it's probably a clutch, and to shop around to get that done. So that's what I'm gonna do. Thanks for the hints.

 

[Crucial]

Originally posted by: Crucial
The reason it can't be adjusted is that it's hydraulic. There is no adjustment. You need a new clutch.