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  • Gregory Wojcik
    Low Range
    • Aug 2007
    • 11
    #1

    clutch pressure wows

    I went to start my series IIa this morning, and there was no clutch pressure. I checked the resivoir and it was empty. I added some brake fluid to the resivoir and nothing happend. I cant find a leak (that does not mean there isnt one) but the fluid I added is still in. when I press the clutch in noting happens. Do I need to prime the system or something??

    Thank you

    Greg
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    • greenmeanie
      Overdrive
      • Oct 2006
      • 1358
      #2
      It's a hydrailic system so you will need to bleed the air out of it in the same fashion as you would with the brakes. There is a bleed nipple on the clutch slave cylinder.

      Cheers
      Gregor

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        • Gregory Wojcik
          Low Range
          • Aug 2007
          • 11
          #3
          broke it

          Well I took the floor and the gear box tunnel off, tried to bleed the clutch and broke the bleed valve off the slave cylinder!! Now I need a new slave cylinder, since the car is appart, is there anything else in that area that I should replace??? any advise??

          Thanks,
          Greg

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            • greenmeanie
              Overdrive
              • Oct 2006
              • 1358
              #4
              As it says in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Don't panic!

              Unless you have damaged the housing you only need to replace the nipple. Apply some PB Blaster and then get an easy out that has the four facets instead of the the reverse twist. A few taps and some twisting and it will come out. New nipples are cheap and easy to get.

              Of course, if you have a leak it is in all probability the slave cylinder at which point you either buy a new one or save some money and get an overhaul kit.

              I have a late IIA and am able to bleed the clutch without removing the interior. It takes a bit of reaching and a torch but I have been doing it about once every two weeks for a few months now as it has been too hot (that's my excuse.) to get under and replace the slave. I have got it down to about 5 minutes each time.

              Cheers
              Gregor.

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                • jp-
                  5th Gear
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 981
                  #5
                  Originally posted by greenmeanie
                  As it says in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Don't panic!

                  Cheers
                  Gregor.
                  Unless of course, if you have lost your towel. Then, panic.
                  61 II 109" Pickup (Restomod, 350 small block, TR4050)
                  66 IIA 88" Station Wagon (sold)
                  66 IIA 109" Pickup (Restomod, 5MGE, R380)
                  67 IIA 109" NADA Wagon (sold)
                  88, 2.5TD 110 RHD non-hicap pickup

                  -I used to know everything there was to know about Land Rovers; then I joined the RN Bulletin Board.

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                    • scott
                      Overdrive
                      • Oct 2006
                      • 1226
                      #6
                      when i r/r'd my slave i rotated it 180 so the bleeding doesn't require as much reaching. i also cut a 7/16th box wrench in half and keep it just for that bleeder valve.
                      '64 Series IIA 88 Canvas Tilt
                      '68 Series IIA RHD Ambulance
                      '76 Spitfire 1500
                      '07 LR3 (Series Recovery Vehicle)

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                        • badvibes
                          3rd Gear
                          • Mar 2007
                          • 364
                          #7
                          Just did the clutch slave replacement. Check the flexible line that connects to the slave also. Mine was weeping fluid and needed replacement also.

                          Jeff
                          1964 Series 2A SW, LHD mostly stock, often runs!

                          1991 Range Rover Hunter

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                            • alaskajosh
                              2nd Gear
                              • Sep 2007
                              • 208
                              #8
                              Since we're on the subject, what are some preventative maintanance steps for the Slave cylinder area? I am going through everything on the car right now and this area is coming up.

                              I intend to replace the rubber hose but I've also read about linkage holes ovaling out and such. And tips/thoughts?

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                                • singingcamel
                                  4th Gear
                                  • Oct 2006
                                  • 398
                                  #9
                                  most common sighn of clutch master clyinder failure is a wet floor inside your cab ,below the clutch pedal. next failure is the slave cylinder and its connections, look close there.
                                  also the metal clutch and brake reservoir will leak from the bottom of it..
                                  also the flex lines near the slave clyinder will become weak and drip..good luck..
                                  www.singingcamel.com

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