1998 Saturn SL2 for saturntec clutch issue

1998 SATURN SL2
195,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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so the 98 saturn has had a problem for awhile may be getting worse where when cold the clutch seems to be dragging, hard to get it into gear at stop have to push pedal to floor. any ideas? anyway so i was looking at a new hydraulic assembly and noticed a funny round disc shaped thing in the line between master and slave. what is that? thanks
Dec 2, 2015 at 12:38 AM
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Is the fluid full in the clutch MC? Can you upload a pic of what you are referring to?
Dec 2, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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ok i found out the disc thing is a DAMPER!?(whats that) and ya fluid is ok it sorta acts like a failing pressure plate yet when it has been running for 5 min it then acts normal!? also seems grab point was always closer to floor but i see no way to do any adjusting. they sell the whole hydraulic assembly as a unit you just twist to get old out and in! there's a youtube vid on it! of course if i buy that and that dont fix it.......so i'd like to know what the problem is before i go replacing things....
Dec 2, 2015 at 6:53 PM
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The part you refer to is there just to keep a steady pressure in the system when in use. As far as the symptoms, it sounds like the MC is bad and allowing fluid to bypass it.
Dec 2, 2015 at 7:03 PM
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if that's the case i wonder if fluid would show up leaking somewhere?and also level would drop in reservoir? i dont think any has ever been added....
Dec 2, 2015 at 7:14 PM
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Not always... If the fluid is only bypassing the plunger in the MC, it may not leak. Also, it may leak into the vehicle where the MC is mounted.
Dec 3, 2015 at 6:06 PM
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