xikky Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 In the past few months ( 3-4 months ) I've had problems with gear change because I keep getting air in the clutch hydraulic, and I ( and my mechanic ) cannot figure out how to stop this. The master cylinder was replaced with a new one, and there is nowhere to find oil leaks. When bleeding the car the issue is fixed temporarily, the pedal starts to soften slowly and after around two weeks, gear change starts to noticeably get harder, starting from reverse and/or first. Eventually I would need to press the clutch twice or even more in order to change the gear, and also at this point gear change starts to be difficult also for fourth and fifth with one clutch press. To me this problem looks like there's no fix to it, as I don't know what else to change or replace, no oil leaks, but somehow air is getting inside the hydraulic. Anyone went through a similar issue? Any help someone can provide? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I would suggest changing the clutch Slave cylinder as well if it hasn't already be changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 If you change one-clutch master or slave, then you should really change the other as a matter of course, the theory goes that when one of them is worn out then the other won't be that far behind, I've always done this and has served me well over the last 20 years of owning landrovers. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Change your mechanic. As the other chaps have said, it's almost certainly your clutch slave. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Check the condition of the flexible hose - a pinprick hole could be too small for fluid to escape, but it could be sucking in air on he pedal release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiny Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Most definitely slave cylinder. As others have said, when you replace one, the other's usually not too far behind and the added pressure produced by the new cylinder will speed up the demise of the remaining one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Clutch slaves quite commonly suck air before they start to leak. You may find that when you remove the slave it will have a small amount of fluid inside the dust seal. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HampshireHog Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 If the cylinder in question was a S**tpart one , take the bugger out and buy a decent one , ive recently had a master cylinder leak after a month . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.