clutch would not engage

1995 CHEVROLET S-10
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JOHNNY.BRAY1
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my wife was driving and came to a light when she tried to let off the clutch and shift into gear the clutch would not engage. after sitting for a bit the clutch would engage.
Jul 27, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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check for low fluid in clutch master then bleed clutch system you can also use a power bleeder. see pic
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Jul 28, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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JOHNNY.BRAY1
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thank you for the reply! The fluid was full and bled after further investigation found the culprit to be the slave cylinder sticking
Jul 28, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 29, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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