Thomas, Just did this same job on my own Vanagon and, as if the job itself wasn't enough fun, took some photos along the way and did a write-up. www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html Vanagon lore here on the List suggests that replacement of the clutch master cylinder will soon be followed by failure of the clutch slave cylinder, the theory being that the original cylinders wear-out at about the same rate—neither being stronger than the other—so they continue to function together for quite some time. But a new, strong master cylinder may easily overpower the worn seals in a tired old slave cylinder, blowing it out. I don't know if it's true or simply superstition. Lots of Listers here and elsewhere seem to experience what Stan refers to as "synchronized failure". On a purely speculative note, I suppose the opposite could be equally true: a new slave could be too much for an old master to handle, causing an imminent failure of the master cylinder. If you use the car as a daily driver, and are thus more likely to break-down near home, replace the parts as they fail. If, like me, you use the van primarily for distant travel, pre-emptive replacement may prevent a failure far from home. On your vacation. Good luck! Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi" www.vanthology.com
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