Date:         Sun, 8 Feb 2004 17:33:45 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.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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James, this is a definite do it yourself project. Stick $200 in your
pocket, and spend the other $50 for parts..I'm not sure, but I think
there is a writeup somewhere on how to do this. Poll the list for this
info. If it's there someone will know.

Regards,

John Rodgers.
88 GL Driver

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
>
>
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