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NEED HELP! Bleeding slave cylinder (internal)

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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 1:00 AM
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Default NEED HELP! Bleeding slave cylinder (internal)

2002 Chevy cavalier 2.2 MANUAL trans.

So so recently I've taken the transmission down and back up 3 times. The reason is that I cannot get the clutch to disengage (go into neutral. The reason is that the slave is not bled or it's something else. I have blown though 2 slave cylinders. Spent way more money than I expected. The car was given to me and all I had to do was replace he clutch. I have tried vacuum as well as the manual (pedal) bleeding. I am 99.9 percent that everything is right. Please tell me specifically, what procedure I have to do because I have no clue what to do next.
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 8:44 AM
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if you are sure the clutch is not moving it full range...bleed the m/c. the best way to bleed clutch master cylinders is remove it from the vehicle and bench bleed it. hang the m/c vertically with the reservoir at the top. pump the m/c and periodically, tap the lines to move air bubbles up to the reservoir.
lots of video's on youtube.
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 1:09 PM
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I have replaced the slave, master, flywheel, actuator and line, along with the clutch and pressure plate.

i did bleed the master before I put it in.

I need to to know how to bleed this damn slave
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 1:38 PM
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are you referring to the clutch actuator cylinder in the transmission?

due to the shape of the m/c lines...during bench bleeding, if you did not put the m/c on an incline and tap the lines; air will still be in the system. you cannot bench bleed it flat. If any air is trapped in the m/c the rest of the system will not bleed.

Once the m/c is bled and installed put a vacuum on the reservoir and press continuously on the pedal for 30 sec....release and let sit for 30 sec repeat until all the air is bled.
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 5:04 PM
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I'll try that to tonight
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 12:10 AM
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lots of air bubbles. No further movement of the slave cylinder. I have a borescope and I tested before and after, 4 hours later. This is the most frustrating job I've ever done. I don't have a clue what's wrong and why I can bleed the system. I'm ready to drive it to the river.

Any other suggestions?????
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 9:35 AM
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