Date:         Mon, 20 Mar 2000 18:37:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Anthony Kimmons <akimmons@HOUSTON.RR.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Anthony Kimmons <akimmons@HOUSTON.RR.COM>
Subject:      Clutch leakage
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Getting ready to replace the clutch master cylinder AGAIN...
Of all the parts I've replaced numerous times, the clutch seals are the
things that seem to go out the most.
I've been through this job more than 4 times now, but this is the first time

as an "official-born-again-vanagonian" backed by my Bentley and with the
knowledge
of the list behind me...(trumpets play here...)

So what do you all think about these difficult clutch seals? Is there
something better?
First of all, brake fluid SUCKS and I hate getting it on me or anything
else.
Second, I've heard change both when one cylinder goes out; do/don't get the
rebuild kit;
I've ordered replacements (slave and master) cylinders from the list vendors
because it
seems as though it's just about as cheap to get the whole thing than just
the kit. I've done
the kit before and it was a lot of trouble and it always seemed that some of
the seals didn't match up just right....

This time, I'm going to spend some time on it and try to replace everything
in the brake fluid hydralics system that I feel is nearing it's end...
What about that long poly tubing that connects the slave and master? I've
never replaced it, and have never heard of it going bad, but....? Any advice
on that? I am also planning on
replacing ALL the fluid and doing a brake job  also... What other parts
should I go ahead and do?? How about the brake master cylinder are there
rebuilds for that?
As always, Thanks in advance listees!
Have a good one!