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Date:         Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:05:49 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: New Clutch Slave Cyl
Comments: To: Doug Alcock <dgalcock@HEWITT.COM>
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I just had a new OEM clutch slave cylinder installed. Total cost......$105. Broken
dow it was like this.....$55 for brand new clutch cyl. Installation including
bleeding was $50.


John Rodgers


Doug Alcock wrote:


> >VW Dealer claims a new slave cyl parts
> >and labor is:
> >$350.00!!!  Sounds like this is way out
> >of line.
> >What should it run?
>
> Hey Matt
>
> The part is $50 at the bus depot ---- I had mine changed 4 months ago ---- it
> took the mechanic
> 20 minutes including bleeding. Get the breakdown on parts and labour from the
> dealer. You'll be
> paying a big premium on the part ---- and I'd be curious how long they say it's
> going to take.
>
> Cheers,
> Doug Alcock
> '84 Westy
> Toronto, Canada
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