Saturday, August 7, 2010

Rusted Clutch FlyWheel

I started today by bleeding the clutch lines.  I thought I might have a rusted Clutch Flywheel  So, I started the “B” while in gear.  The car jumped forward.  Restarted with clutch in, put in gear, released the clutch and the car moved forward.  The clutch seems to be working now.  Had to cut ignition before further gear tests due to smoke.  Again, it could be just burning off old oil, etc.  So, I thought it would be a good idea to buy some Engine Cleaner  to clean up the engine a bit, hopefully to eliminate some of the "smoking".  I also noticed the smell of gaosline.   The hoses around the Absorption Cannisters are leaking. it is all wet around cannisters.  I removed and repaired a couple of the hoses.  The car is not turning over and staring now, and I can’t hear fuel pump working.  I may have to purchase a new fuel pump.  One day at a time.  Getting close to safe running mode, I hope.