85 - 2M6 4-speed - shift into reverse (Page 2/2)
TOM SUTCLIFFE NOV 17, 09:54 PM
Potentially dumb question. The slave I purchased from Rodney came with the shaft. The shaft has a protective boot as you expect, but is not physically attach to the end of the slave piston. What prevents that rod from going off axis after it is installed? The clutch fork arm has a dimple on the lever to keep it centered, but I can’t see if the piston end also has the same profile for the other end to sit in.

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Patrick NOV 17, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by TOM SUTCLIFFE:

The shaft has a protective boot as you expect, but is not physically attach to the end of the slave piston.



Say what?

I imagine your new slave looks very much like this one (taken from Rodney's site)...



If you have concerns about where the end of the rod sits, pull the boot off the end of the cylinder and have a look down there.
buddycraigg NOV 18, 10:18 PM
One more thing.
The clutch pedal might be slightly bent.
This reduces the effectiveness of an already marginal clutch system.
I posted a DIY fix years ago, but I'm pretty sure dickman sells an adjustable pushrod.

I cant find the finished thread, but this is one that I started that explains what is going on.
Just read the first couple of posts.
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/...060206-2-062105.html


A lot of people are suggesting that the system needs to be bled.
It could be the master is not being used to is full potential to supply the slave the required amount of fluid.

Sorry this didn't dawn on me sooner. I've been out of the loop for a while.

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TOM SUTCLIFFE NOV 18, 11:03 PM
I will check the pedal travel. I do have a Rodney master cyl on the was so I’m prepared for whatever might arise
fierofool NOV 19, 08:43 AM
I don't know why so many need an adjustable master cylinder pushrod. I have installed 2 of Rodney's master cylinders and slave cylinders on my cars and used the standard push rods. They work just fine. If something needs adjusted, then something isn't right.
wilberto DEC 19, 02:51 PM
My 85 had a problem getting into reverse. I took the center console out when I was doing the interior and drove it, it shifted fine. Turned out it was the shift boot retainer that fits under the console. It's plastic so it will give a bit and make it hard to get into reverse. I purchased Rodneys metal one and notched it out with a Dremel on the left, driver side between reverse and 2nd. Problem solved!
MarkS DEC 19, 06:05 PM
My 85 GT had the aluminum clutch pedal assy, it did bend and caused this exact problem before the warrantee expired. Dealer replaced the clutch under warrantee...all along it was the clutch pedal assy bending.