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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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air in clutch lines- no clutch

1983 gsl- somehow air is getting into my lines, when i pump the clutch i can see the air bubble from the slave cylinder, any idea where to look first for where air is being sucked in, my clutch feels like a floppy ***** at the moment, any ideas or if you know how to fix this i'd appreciate the help.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Could be an internal seal to the hydraulics. Or a leak somewhere.

Brand new hydraulics and a stainless steel clutch line isn't all that much.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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sounds like your master cylinder is worn out? or you have a leak in the hose, try checking if each end is not loose!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by farberio
Could be an internal seal to the hydraulics. Or a leak somewhere.

Brand new hydraulics and a stainless steel clutch line isn't all that much.

thats excactly what ive done got a new master cylinder and braided hose with new fittings! worth it!! an looks awesum!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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yea basically my friend who is a KA guru told me the same things, i guess i'll bleed it through the slave cylinder, tighten down everything and if it happens again i'll opt for a new master and a line... and then if it keeps happening i'll get a new slave cylinder. sound about right?
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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sounds good ta me!!!
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hockeynightincanada
yea basically my friend who is a KA guru told me the same things, i guess i'll bleed it through the slave cylinder, tighten down everything and if it happens again i'll opt for a new master and a line... and then if it keeps happening i'll get a new slave cylinder. sound about right?

You might as well replace everything at once. If you only replace one then its going to cause extra stress on the old part because its newer and pushing the fluid stronger. Thus the second component will fail in a short order.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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alright, im gunna try it out... thank everyonme
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