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Sambos_1LE · 06-14-2019, 08:50 AM

I Just Installed A New Tick Slave Cylinder In My Camaro. All I Did Was Removed The Transmission To Replace The Slave. After Getting Everything Back On Properly And While The Car Was Still Up Off The Ground, I Checked If I Was Able To Put The Car In Gear After Starting It. Car Went Into Gear And Rear Wheels Started To Spin, So I Thought Everything Was Good To Go. After Putting The Car Back On The Ground And Starting The Car Now It Is Not Wanting To Go Into Gear. Ive Bled The System Multiple Times And Still Nothing. But When I Jack Up The Rear Off The Ground I am Able To Get The Car Into Gear But The Wheels Will Still Spin Even With The Clutch Still Engaged Which I Didnt Notice The First Time. What Should I Check Or Do Next?

zlathim · 06-14-2019, 09:03 AM

I don't have any experience with the Tick slave cylinder, but I do have an aftermarket slave on my car. It was made by RAM clutch. I have no idea if the Tick requires the same set-up as the Ram unit, but i had to measure and insure that there was 0.150" - 0.200" between the TO bearing and the clutch diaphragm "fingers". There were shims to get the slave positioned correctly in relation to the pressure plate.

With the Ram unit, if you have excess clearance between the TO and the fingers, the clutch will not disengage fully when depressing the clutch.

Again, I'm not familiar with the Tick unit, but this is the first thing that came to mind when I read your post.

Sambos_1LE · 06-14-2019, 10:12 AM

Yeah that is one thing I did not do was measure slave or the clutch, so I guess I will be dropping the trans once again smh. Thanks for the advice though

06-14-2019, 08:50 AM	#1
Sambos_1LE Drives: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 4	Car Will Not Go Into Gear I Just Installed A New Tick Slave Cylinder In My Camaro. All I Did Was Removed The Transmission To Replace The Slave. After Getting Everything Back On Properly And While The Car Was Still Up Off The Ground, I Checked If I Was Able To Put The Car In Gear After Starting It. Car Went Into Gear And Rear Wheels Started To Spin, So I Thought Everything Was Good To Go. After Putting The Car Back On The Ground And Starting The Car Now It Is Not Wanting To Go Into Gear. Ive Bled The System Multiple Times And Still Nothing. But When I Jack Up The Rear Off The Ground I am Able To Get The Car Into Gear But The Wheels Will Still Spin Even With The Clutch Still Engaged Which I Didnt Notice The First Time. What Should I Check Or Do Next?

06-14-2019, 09:03 AM	#2
zlathim Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 726	I don't have any experience with the Tick slave cylinder, but I do have an aftermarket slave on my car. It was made by RAM clutch. I have no idea if the Tick requires the same set-up as the Ram unit, but i had to measure and insure that there was 0.150" - 0.200" between the TO bearing and the clutch diaphragm "fingers". There were shims to get the slave positioned correctly in relation to the pressure plate. With the Ram unit, if you have excess clearance between the TO and the fingers, the clutch will not disengage fully when depressing the clutch. Again, I'm not familiar with the Tick unit, but this is the first thing that came to mind when I read your post. __________________ GPI SS2; EE E2 catch can; SP 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ hfc; FM AT 3" cat-back; CAI Cold Air Intake; AEM Wideband Tuned by GPI McCleod RXT; MGW flat stick; Ram Clutch slave cylinder & hydraulic adjuster BMR cradle & diff bushings, trailing arms, toe rods & upper control arm bushings Hotchkis sub-frame brace Stop Tech Z-23 brakes 4.10 gears, Eaton Truetrac, LPW diff cover Best 1/4 mile 12.073 @ 115.68 mph 3,300 ft DA

06-14-2019, 10:12 AM	#3
Sambos_1LE Drives: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 4	Yeah that is one thing I did not do was measure slave or the clutch, so I guess I will be dropping the trans once again smh. Thanks for the advice though