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Hello. I have an 87 SporTruck 4x2 with the gas 2.5L inline 4 and the AX-5 transmission. My clutch fluid was leaking out of the transmission so I pulled the transmission out and replaced the internal clutch slave cylinder. Then I started driving it again and the clutch engagement point was very low, but if I pumped it up, it would move up, so I replaced the clutch master cylinder too. I’ve got everything really nice and tightened down. I bled it once, and then later a second time. Now my clutch engagement point is moving around wildly and I am very concerned. The fluid level in the little plastic reservoir is exactly the same every time I check it, right at the MAX line. Sometimes it is a long and gradual engagement, and sometimes it is a very short and abrupt engagement. Sometimes it is right near the bottom and sometimes it is closer to the top. I looked around and nothing appears to be leaking, but it’s been wet out and it’s hard to tell. The fluid level hasn’t gone down so I guess it’s not that.

I'm in Powder Springs, GA, and I need some help bleeding my new clutch slave. I'm by myself and my wife pretty much does not want to help with this because of her complete lack of mechanical skills. If you are available (pretty much anytime, you make the call) I could really use your expertise/help. I'll be happy to compensate you (gas money, beer, lunch money, etc.) and you can know that you helped out a fellow MJer. Thanks, Chuck