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Donny_L

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Not much success when I bled the clutch today. A little bit of nasty fluid came out of the bleeder screw and that was it. I couldn't get it to build up any pressure. Should I order a rebuild kit for the master cylinder or the slave cylinder or both ?
 
I would say both. The lack of pressure buildup is more likely due to the master cylinder, but the slave cylinder is probably just as bad since the fluid coming out is "nasty".
 
When bleeding the slave cylinder I push the piston all the way back in the cylinder to remove all the fluid possible. I made a rod with a flat plate on the end that I can use a "C" clamp to hold the piston in the back of the cylinder while bleeding. This hopefully will get all the air out of the cylinder. So far so good!

John
 
If nothing comes out when you open the bleeder and press down on the clutch pedal, I suggest you next try opening the outgoing fitting on the master itself. If you are getting fluid coming out at the fitting, then you may need to replace the rubber line that runs to the slave. They swell on the inside and impair the flow of fluid.
 
:wall:

Just re-rubbered my master cylinder about two weeks ago and it has failed again. Off to AH Spares next Tuesday with a shoping list. A new master is on the list.

Managed to limp home the 5 miles. Started her up in second gear at the only cross roads and managed all the other turnings without stopping.

Best of luck with yours.

Bob
 
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