manual transmission advice (not in VX)

[nater]

Replace the master or the slave, whichever one is leaking. If replacing the master, bench bleed the master first, then install it, then bleed at the slave's bleed screw. No matter how much air is in there, you can bleed it all out manually if the system is sealed properly.

Everytime you pump the pedal, air pressure will build up, which will be released when you open the bleeder screw. Then close the bleeder screw, and the pedal will come back up, pulling fluid in from the reservoir. Eventually, you will get all of it. the clutch line isn't very long, so this isn't like trying to bleed out brakes from a dry state.

I wouldn't use a junkyard master; get a rebuild kit for your old one instead.

P.S. Don't get brake fluid on the paint, you'll be sorry. (Wipe it up immediately if you do).

Nate

[ZEUS]

I have read if you replace either the master or slave replace them both together. Not sure how important this is; just keep it in mind. If it does seem best to replace them together it might just be as well or easier to replace the line between them as well. Then again, maybe the line is all you need to replace. Good luck!

[etlsport]

yeah, id read that too about replacing both, i think tonight im going to go out to the car and bleed the hydraulic system and hope that fixes it enough that i can drive it home (about 3 miles) that way i can work on it with all my tools handy (and more importantly.. a heater) lucky for me she doesnt need it til sunday

thanks everyone! ill let ya know how it goes