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Re: Clutch bleeding

To: Greg Rowe <growe58@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Clutch bleeding
From: tw1@MUW.Edu
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:11:54 -0500 (CDT)
Quoting Greg Rowe <growe58@hotmail.com>:

> Tim, it could be slop in the clutch pedal pivot point or in the
> pin
> that connects the clutch pedal to the master cylinder.  Loose
> or
> bunched carpet could be preventing full action.  Check that the
> slave cylinder is bolted down tightly.  And most common, has
> the
> pivot pin for the throwout bearing housing sheared?   Or it
> could
> be any combination of the above.
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Greg Rowe
OK. I have not had a chance to check the placement of the bleeder on the 
slave - the DPO (dumb present owner) may have installed it incorrectly  
last year when he rebuilt it. The master cylinder is a new Girling unit, 
the throwout bearing, pin and bushing are new and the pedal travel has 
been checked. I am putting my money on the bleeder/line misplacement. I 
will not have time to check tomorrow, but will update you on Thursday. 
BTW, you guys are absolutely amazing when it comes to diagnosis. Everyone 
who replied sounded like they were standing beside me looking at my car, 
only with a whole lot more knowledge and skill!  
Thanks!
Tim Wilcox
Information Systems Specialist
Lowndes County Schools

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