GynormousMellon
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I have a 89 ROW, 110, RHD with a 3.5L V8 and a LT85 transmission.
I've had to add fluid to the Master Clutch Cylinder more this year then anytime before. I was deployed over seas and the 110 sat in the garage for 100+ days without being started. Went to start her when I returned and as soon as I pushed in the clutch, it went to the floor with zero resistance other than the spring on the clutch peddle. It has done this in the past when low on fluid but not this bad with zero resistance.
I added fluid, it was a little low but not out, and there is no change in the zero peddle pressure. Checked the slave cylinder and there is fluid leaking around it and it is pretty crusty looking and obviously leaking. The Master cylinder looks pretty new but I have no idea. No service records when/if it was swapped out.
Couple of questions that I have:
It looks to me like the slave is going/gone or is it a combination of both? I don't see any fluid inside the cab at the peddles. Is it best to just replace them both at the same time?
I found this Master cylinder. Is it the best one to get? I would rather spend more for quality than get something less expensive and have to do the repair again.
Any suggestions where to get the slave from? I would like to also replace the metal "U" shaped tube for the slave since it is also pretty crusty as well.
Any tips on how to bleed after replacing the parts? Are there any tools that makes bleeding easier?
I've had to add fluid to the Master Clutch Cylinder more this year then anytime before. I was deployed over seas and the 110 sat in the garage for 100+ days without being started. Went to start her when I returned and as soon as I pushed in the clutch, it went to the floor with zero resistance other than the spring on the clutch peddle. It has done this in the past when low on fluid but not this bad with zero resistance.
I added fluid, it was a little low but not out, and there is no change in the zero peddle pressure. Checked the slave cylinder and there is fluid leaking around it and it is pretty crusty looking and obviously leaking. The Master cylinder looks pretty new but I have no idea. No service records when/if it was swapped out.
Couple of questions that I have:
It looks to me like the slave is going/gone or is it a combination of both? I don't see any fluid inside the cab at the peddles. Is it best to just replace them both at the same time?
I found this Master cylinder. Is it the best one to get? I would rather spend more for quality than get something less expensive and have to do the repair again.
Clutch Master Cylinder Conversion Kit - for Land Rover Defender & Series
The original Clutch Master Cylinder on a Land Rover Defender (model year 1983-2006) & Series late-IIA & III (model year late-1971-1984) trucks are made from aluminum, and as such is prone to having the inner wall of the cylinder wear over time…creating a situation where the clutch master may...
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Any suggestions where to get the slave from? I would like to also replace the metal "U" shaped tube for the slave since it is also pretty crusty as well.
Any tips on how to bleed after replacing the parts? Are there any tools that makes bleeding easier?