^GaryS^
I've had hydraulic problems in other cars, the clutch's function in that case seems to degrade in a linear fashion, and pumping the clutch seems to help.
also the master or slave cylinder will appear oily or actually be leaking.
bleeding the system will usually temporarilly revive it.
In the case of my Element, the hydraulic system appears normal, no leaks, pumping never really helped, and the clutch seemed to have had its good and bad moments, now it seems to have failed altogether. I think like Ronsutt's car, something is getting stuck in between the disc and pressure plate/flywheel, and not allowing the clutch to disengage.
I'll keep the Forum informed of my findings, and of course I'm gonna thuroughly check every bit of the hydraulic system before I pull the tranny
My first month of Element ownership has really been a blast! I think the Goat has every ailment on this board.
squeaky front shocks, clunk in the back, stalling spectre, needed valve adjustment, uneven rear pad wear(stuck caliper piston?)
and now this clutch FAIL. lol.