my clutch in my 1991 dodge stealth just went out suddenly...?

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It was fine one night when I got home, the next day its gone...no pressure in the pedal at all. Any chance that this is a mechanical problem with the clutch pedal itself? or some sort of break in a hydraulic line? I think it is odd that a clutch would just go completely out overnight with no pre warning/slipping or anything.
 
It is more and likely either the clutch master cylinder, or clutch slave cylinder that went on it. Check the reservoir to make sure the fluid hasn't drained out of it. If so, then you'd have to refill it, and then bleed the clutch system, and also, look for leaks at the same time.
 
probably the slave cyl. It's common on older cars. Check for fluid leaking from any components of the clutch system. Male sure there is fluid in the resivoir. If there is flakes of rubber and gasket material n the resivoir it's probably the master cyl. The slave is more likely though, you also clould have a broken hose that either leaked all your fluid or is causing a major loss in pressure. If it was the clutch you would be able to put it in any gear while the car was running with no results(as if the cat stayed in neutrall)
 
you will need the help of a friend or neighbour to check this out bbut get someone to push on the clutch pedal while you observe the the push rod on the gearbox and check that it's moving in and out.
if not then start from your slave cylinder and work your way to the master cylinder to find which one is at fault.
if the rod does move in and out then the problem lies at the clutch pressure plate and or fibre disc.
good luck
 
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