Date:         Sun, 8 Feb 2004 17:56:52 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Leak
Comments: To: James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <BC4C02A4.AF93%tornadored@earthlink.net>
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Do you mean the clutch master cylinder under the dash cover behind the
instrument panel, or the slave cylinder mounted atop the transmission?

Jim

On Feb 8, 2004, at 5:13 PM, James V wrote:

> I've got a leak coming from my clutch master cylinder on my 90 Carat.
> (fortunately not the brake m/c).
>
> It appears to be coming from the top, as the "piston" and boot are
> soaked in
> fluid.  The rubber accordion boot is connected at the top to the
> piston but
> is loose at the bottom and exposes the piston when the pedal is
> depressed
> (I'm guessing this should be connected, but is probably unrelated to
> the
> actual leak?).
>
> So, assuming the m/c needs replacement, how difficult of a job is this
> for a
> novice mechanic? (I haven't done much more than routine tune-up
> stuff).  My
> shop quoted around $250, but it looks like the part is only $50 from
> Bus
> Depot (anything additional parts required besides brake fluid?).
>
> Advice appreciated.
>
> James
> 90 Carat
>