Needing a slave...

Well guys, finally figured how air was getting in the system...

Was gravity-bleeding the car today as per the instructions, problem being, when I went to tighten the bolt back in, it seemed like there was literally NO resistance. "I didn't back it that far off..." I thought. "And even when stripping the bolt, there's still some resistance..." I also rationalized. So, I went to pull my wrench off and the bolt came with it... As did a sizable chuck of the slave cylinder. Like, the size of my thumb big.

So, I don't suppose anyone has a slave cylinder they want to off-load quickly, do they?

Patrick wrote: I know that Marcel very recently bought a slave from him.

His name....  was Kunta Kinte...  he was a good man...  (ok, NVM, this is going downhill fast)

I have several left.
Choices:
  Stock boxed (new): $50
  Cleaned, painted: $60
  Cleaned, painted, double seal piston'd: $85

Might be home for 7 - but I can't do the dual seal it seems, as the parts are going to be back ordered for 4-6 WEEKS.  Argh!  (if you only want it cleaned and painted, I can do that).

That'd be a plan - I've got 1/2 dozen kits on order now, but it's in fed-ex's hands as to how long it'll be. 

Sure less than the 4-6 weeks I was given before, but probably 1-2 weeks anyhow.

I suppose I'll take a single seal in that case. Do you have any of those ready?

Romeo wrote: Shucks... I was really hoping to have the car ready for tomorrow... I suppose I'll take a single seal in that case.

I know it's probably an extra hassle to come into east Van to pick up the kit, but it would only take you two minutes to put it in.

Anyway, my offer still stands if you want it.

(I'm meeting with a couple people at the McDonald's on Grandview Hwy and Renfrew from 7:30-9:00 pm tonight if you wanted to come by for the kit.)

 

Romeo wrote: ...sorry Patty.

No need to apologize.

I was just making the offer at this time so you wouldn't have to mess with the slave cylinder again later.

Romeo wrote: Well, why don't I pick one up off you when I have some more free time...

You make it sound like I've got a dozen of these for sale!  I just happen to have ONE here as a spare for emergencies. It goes back into the locker now for safekeeping.

 

Out?  Biggest thing is to remove the line before unbolting it.  It's a 14mm if memory serves.

If you feel it even STARTING to slip - STOP!  The nut will round off very easily.  This is the point you run off to KMS or wherever, and invest in these:

http://www.irwin.com/tools/locking-tools/the-original-lockin g-wrenches

Look at the shape of the jaw.  Not your average vice grips.  These things have saved my ass so many times I can't count.  Just make sure the flats of the nut are down in the "V" of the pliers.

YMMV, but although it's awkward, you can usually get the slave off
the bracket when it's in the car. The engine works as a great anchor.
:)

Damn, I can't get it brothers. If anyone is feeling particularly generous, I have about $10 here for a little bit of help if they're inclined to come over.