Just refill it again..... there is really no way of checking the level..... better yet, drain and refill it.

Reason I emphasize this, it's because I was on the verge of taking a tranny out to replace the clutch due to a customer complaint similar to yours. As I get ready to make preparations to do so.... as I attempt to drain the tranny prior to taking it out.... only a few drops came out. I added oil and problem solved. However, the owner had already lost money for a tow service and new clutch kit... that cost him well over $500... the car was towed from NC to Va Beach.

 

o shit. yea ok ill try that. but if the tranny fluid was low then shouldnt i have a problem shifting it as well? like i said i drove it about 5 to 10 miles by just syncroing alone.

 

but also easy question if the master cylinder was broken would it still engage the slave cylinder?

 

There could still be enough pressure inside of the lines for the master cylinder to make the slave work to some degree. Check the fork movement. Personally, I'd start with what thermal said about fluid levels : both tranny and clutch fluid. Did you try rebleeding the clutch? Having air in the line would be a possible cause for issues with shifting and a soft pedal.

 

the reservoir for the clutch fluid is full. how could i bleed the clutch system? also where are the fill and drain plugs located on the tranny i have never had a car long enough to have to fill thw tranny before.

 

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Ok, so you never bled the clutch after the installation of everything? It's pretty simple. http://www.miata.net/garage/clutch_bleed.html That's a link that tells you how to do it on a miata but the concept is identical (you can substitute the piece of wood with a helper that will depress and hold the clutch down for you while you work the slave cylinder). Locate your slave cylinder (held on by 2 bolts on the tranny). On it, there is a nipple that has an 8mm or 9mm facet. Use a closed end wrench and follow the instructions from that link. When fluid is streaming with no air, ie bubbles; slowly pump the pedal (may have to use your hand to pick it up off the floor) until it stiffens. Don't forget to cap your reservoir! As far as the tranny fill and drain plug location - http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/t...transfluid.php. Click the images to enlarge them and get a better view

 

ok thanks for the help on the drain locations. i didnt get a chance to do it today but i did get a new type r master cylinder and replace it and fully bleed it and still the problem persists. ill try draining it tomorrow. if anybody else has any other ideas please let me kno. thanks.

 

thanks for your help everybody problem solved. it turned out to be a bad pressure plate.