series 3 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 hi all am replacing my clutch slave cylinder today and am looking any tips on potential pitfalls or shortcuts to getting er back up an running as quick as possible. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 The two bolts that retain it can only be got at by a pet octopus, and don't be tempted to tighten them just that little bit more, or they'll strip the threads. The operating rod is held to the fork by a beefy clip and bolt, so there's no worry about it seperating - unlike those stoopid LT77 ones do Slacken the pipe fixing before you unbolt it from the bellhousing - it saves having to mess around with mole grips and a spanner in such a confined space. Note that the bleed nipple is at the top (or it should be) Land Rover designed it that way specifically to annoy people. Drain all the fluid out - don't clamp the pipe. This gives you the opportunity to flush the system through and have fresh fluid in there (use DOT4). Get some one to help you bleed (apart from the inevitable scratches). Press the pedal, open the valve, close the valve, release the pedal and press it again, open the valve, close the valve, etc, etc. 4 presses of the pedal will almost empty the reservoir, so bear that in mind. If the pedal feels ok, then the clutch will probably be ok too. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruuman Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 as les said, but I also remember cutting an old spanner in half to attack the bleed nipple due to lack of space. Also, don't buy a cheap slave, get the genuine girling one, it's not much more but will last a lot lot longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 If you want to become expert at changing clutch slave cylinders, then I suggets you buy Britpart. That way - every week will give you the opportunity to do the whole job again Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruuman Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 yeah I got quite good at it after the 3rd one in 4weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Also, don't buy a cheap slave, get the genuine girling one, it's not much more but will last a lot lot longer. Absolutely no argument there! As the guys have said and I'll echo, do it right...... and only once! Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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