tko 500 problems

[rocket7171]

Ok,
If the clutch slave cylinder is weak or leaking after I repair or replace cylinder how do you bleed system and what fluid do I need. I don't know anything about this stuff so any help would be great. I've never even looked at this part of my car.
tom

[cbreez]

after changing parts, most likely the slave, for this application use a dot 5 silicone fluid....completely drain all of the old fluid out and refill with new...with a b/draft it's easy to fill the master cylinder by putting your fluid in a shot glass or a very small jar and filling from the opposite side of the car (use a car cover), as there is not much room in that location....properly support the car with jackstands...either use a vacuum pump (if by yourself), and suck from the bleeder until nothing but fluid comes out, or have a lightweight friend get in the car and bleed the system by pumping several times, then holding down the pedal, then opening the bleeder until no air comes out...just purple fluid. Repeat as necessary!

[rocket7171]

Any idea how much dot 5 fluid I need for the complete system?
thanks for your help.
tom

[cbreez]

one 8 oz container, about $8, you will have some left for your shelf! and you can keep dot 5 fluid for a long time...

[rocket7171]

I tried out different ways to get it in reverse and this is what I came up with.
I put it in 5th before reverse and once it worked and the rest of the times it wouldn't go in reverse. I moved the car forward three different times then tried again and still nothing. each time after it failed to go to reverse I also tried neutral then reverse and it wanted to grind but would of gone in.
Next I tried with engine off. No problems getting into reverse but wasn't 100%smooth.
Jay from Vintage is sending me a slave cylinder. I'm planning to change it soon. Is there anything I should look at before or during the change? Car has about 3000 miles on it and not beat up. It only happens when the car is hot!!!!!
thanks for your help
tom