1989 325i and no forward motion

[Bear]

STARMAVIN are you out there? This Bimmer suddenly decided not to move forward or aft. Shift lever moves freely though all gears (at lest it feels like it) with no grinding but there is norforward or aft motion. I suspected the slave cylinder, but the pedal pressure feels good (unless the rod is holding the cluchc fork in the disengaged position). She never chattered, just deciided to stop moving forward; so, disc, shifter rod disengaged, bad "U" joint, what do y'all think? (before I hoist her aft end and look to see if I have any drive shaft or CV shaft movement.)

[gotKRAUT]

shift linkage check that first, sounds like something is disconnected...or the transmission is shot, but check the linkage first

[Starmavin]

What do you hear when shifting? How freely does it move? Push it into first, hold it forward and try to move it to the right, will it go or no?

[Bear]

Shifter feels good, moves properly and linkage looks good.The pedal pressure feels normal, any possibility the center spun free fom the disc? I am dropping the slave and taking a look at that and I have also ordered a new clutch package.

[Starmavin]

Jack your car into the air so both rear tires are in the air and grab the drive shaft and see if you can spin it, the rear tires should spin as well. While it's up check your cv joints.

[Bear]

She is up in the air and I am testing the shaft. Ever see a slave cylinder finger freeze so the clutch fork is constantly depressed (disengaged mode)?

[Starmavin]

Yes, I've seen the hose go bad, the inner liner breaks and folds in acting like a one way valve. Unbolt the slave from the trans or open the bleeder and see.

[Bear]

Thanks.

[Bear]

Thanks for the help. After pulling the clutch it appears that there was so little friction material available on the disc that she literally exploded between shifts. Flywheel turned and new clutch in and all is well.

[Starmavin]

That'll do it.