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Re: Teething problems with G50 & 2nd drive - suggestions please

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Originally Posted by daveharris View Post
Chris, bleed nipple is indeed on the top - but just in case I'll remove the slave cylinder and stand it on end to make sure all air is out.

Dave - Make certain you heed Chris' warning below if removing the slave to bleed it;

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Originally Posted by flatchat View Post
Could be, that because the slave is now up side down, ie:- at the bottom of the trans therefore the bleed nipple is at the bottom as well ---so if bleeding in situe it my have trapped air in the top side of the slave---simple fix is, take out the slave and bleed it externally right way up with the fabricated plunger stop in place (a plate and a couple of bolts to stop the plunger popping out while you pump the pedal)
Hope that helps
You may get by just by gravity bleeding it -
Remove the slave, lower it below the level of the Master Cylinder, and open the bleeder valve. This should expel any remaining air as the fluid flows.

You may want to get a measurement of the slave cylinder movement and perhaps one of the other owners of a car like yours could compare to their own working unit..
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