Date:         Mon, 25 May 2009 23:27:28 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: air in clutch hydraulic system '84 Vanagon ?puzzled?
Comments: To: vanagonvw <vanagonvw@gmail.com>
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Be glad it's not a syncro!
I've never done it to one....but can't imagine it's any fun! It's packed up
in there quite well.


-Craig
'85GL turned WESTY
Turned BOSTIG

On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 11:01 PM, vanagonvw <vanagonvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> >Wouldn't I see leaks if there was an area that was letting air in?
>
> >Anyone have any ideas?
>
>
> Hi Leo,
>
> Gonna go with the slave cylinder leaking. There are places where the fluid
> collects, and probably spills when you drive and so you never see much sign
> of it. You need to bleed it the same way you do the master clutch cyl.
>
> I have had no luck finding anyone who sells a slave cylinder worth a
> nickel.
> I am on my fifth one, after the original one kicked the bucket 40K miles
> ago. They are all crap, and whomever builds them, should be shot.
>
> I have never seen any leaks, and constantly ask the same question you did,
> if there was air getting in, won't I see a leak. The answer, odd tho it is
> to say, is 'no'
>
> Hopefully, if you bleed it well, you will be okay. At least you can get to
> yours, being a water boxer. Mine is air cooled, and although it is a
> nightmare, I have become quite good at replacing it.  Lots of respect for
> the VW engineers from way back, but this one doesn't get my vote <shrug>
>
> Good luck.
>
> John
>