If you let a hydraulic component (brakes or clutch) sit around without any fluid for very long, it will go bad, even if it was fine when removed. What happens is that the seals dry out and crack, the component works for a short time, but fails very quickly.
The linkage is easy to adjust, I make it engage just as the spring assist is reaching the neutral point, the cylinder should be Ok for a pretty good range of motion though.
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1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers)
1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)
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