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Re: [TR] Uh-Ohhhh!

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Subject: Re: [TR] Uh-Ohhhh!
From: dkspence@telus.net
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:01:40 -0600
If it's wet below the master, that's where your problem is. If it's  
wet below the slave then it is at fault. some people believe it is  
best to replace both at the same time.  You would have to examine the  
bores for any pitting etc to evaluate whether to rebuild or replace.


On Aug 28, 2007, at 9:39 PM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote:

> From: John Summers <rivers2hills@yahoo.com>
> Date: August 28, 2007 7:27:25 PM MDT (CA)
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: [TR] Uh-Ohhhh!
>
>
> It's been a few days since I ventured out in the TR6.
> I had been noticing a slight click through the clutch
> pedal when I shifted gears.
> It is standard procedure for me to check the fluid
> resivoir before I take her out. Tonight I jumped in
> and -boink! - the clutch pedal went to the floor.  It
> came back, thanks to the spring.  Then I checked the
> fluid and it was "way low", like3" down the hole.
> Filled her up and pumped a few times but it wasn't
> coming along.
> So, I guess it's time for dirty hands.
> We have no way of knowing if it is the master or slave
> cylinder from my description do we?
> As I recall, new cylinders are pretty inexpensive.
> Collective wisdom?  Should I rebuild or replace?
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