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So, the clutch slave cylinder on the 16-year-old's 78 spider died. Luckily, I had a rebuild kit and replaced the seals, no problem. But the system won't bleed.
Even with the bleeder in the upper position, air is entering at the nipple. The nipple hole is so worn in the cylinder that, unless it is tightened down completely, it wobbles terribly.
Now, this is the transportation for a teenager and the blackness of her mood is directly proportional to the unavailability of a way to get around. I can (and will) order a new slave cylinder from IAP tomorrow. However, with the impending US holiday, the chances are not good that I can get it this week.
Has anyone ever drilled and re-tapped the slave cylinder for a new bleeder screw? Is it worth doing?
Even with the bleeder in the upper position, air is entering at the nipple. The nipple hole is so worn in the cylinder that, unless it is tightened down completely, it wobbles terribly.
Now, this is the transportation for a teenager and the blackness of her mood is directly proportional to the unavailability of a way to get around. I can (and will) order a new slave cylinder from IAP tomorrow. However, with the impending US holiday, the chances are not good that I can get it this week.
Has anyone ever drilled and re-tapped the slave cylinder for a new bleeder screw? Is it worth doing?