Re: [DML] New master clutch problem

["Michael Paine" <mpaine@xxxx>]

did you bleed the clutch system?

The steps are:

raise the back end
put a box wrench on the bleeder valve (passanger side of the slave 
looking down into the engine)
attach a clear tube long enough to reach a bucket or some such under 
the carloosen valve
1 long, full press of clutch
3 short rapid presses (do not release on the 3rd press)
tighten valve
release clutch

<repeat until no air comes out into the hose>

I would like to note that I found it EXTREAMELY helpful to remove both 
the engine cover and the air filter box to perform this.

regards,

Michael Paine
vin 6067

> Hi all,
> 
> This is my first post to the list. I have recently replaced my master
> clutch cylinder. Since then the pedal feels rather light until the
> very end and there is maybe 1/2" travel between the clutch being
> fully depressed and when it starts to engage. Also it is difficult to
> get the car out of or into gear. I need to press the pedal a few 
> times
> before it will work smoothly. This was not a problem before I 
> replaced
> the master cylinder. I have checked the slave cylinder and there
> doesn't seem to be any leaks. all dry. I keep checking the fluid
> bottle and it doesn't seem to be going down. What gives??
> 
> Any help would be much appreciated.
> 
> Spike
> VIN# 4819
> 
> 
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