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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 02:26 AM
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Unhappy clutch issues

ok, so symtoms: my clutch pedal is very mushy, i have problems getting into gear id say,

now i have found out when i was bleeding the clutch, that i had large amounts of air bubbles that were coming out of the bleeder screw.

my main question is, do i need a master cylinder or slave cylinder or possibly even both?

please let me know and any advice helps. thanks guys!
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 05:55 AM
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Replace both if replacing one, which seems very likely.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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I've always been told to replace both. Cheap enough on Ebay
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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Replace both, since you have things apart and it's cheap insurance.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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You don't need anymore advice, do what they all said.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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But if you want more advice, and your beehive is leaking at all, it's a good time to replace those o rings and the related coolant hoses. With the beehive out of the way it's a little easier to get to the slave. But only if you want more advice.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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And replace the clutch hose, too, for good measure. Complete fresh system that way and no worries of a burst line due to age.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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And replace the clutch hose, too, for good measure. Complete fresh system that way and no worries of a burst line due to age.
Thanks. Yes, I did that too. 4 hours one afternoon, I actually did all coolant hoses, Tstat, and flush.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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Listen to me. You should replace all hydraulics including clutch, pressure plate and t/o bearing. It should take less than 1/2 day to doit all. no need to thank me lol
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