Date:         Thu, 26 Dec 1996 18:55:58 +0000
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         vwbus@netbiz.net
Subject:      Re: clutch master cylinder

> Date:          Mon, 23 Dec 1996 14:28:39 -0600
> Reply-to:      rzezoff@trmx3.dot.ca.gov
> From:          Robert Zezoff <rzezoff@trmx3.dot.ca.gov>
> To:            Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject:       clutch master cylinder

> '82 diesel Westfalia
> Questions:
> 1.  My clutch master cylinder is leaking internally.  There is a small
> amount of corrosion about half way down the bore.  When I push
> the clutch, the transmission engages slowly as the master cylinder loses
> pressure.  I think it is caused by the master cylinder.  I took the clutch
> slave cylinder and it looked fine with no external leaking.  Has every bodies
> experience been that it is usually the master cylinder??
> Can these be rebuilt??  Whom do you think has the best price for a new one??
> 2.  How do I drain the oil from the transmission??  I see a plug right by
> the shift linkage but I don't know if this is the drain.  There is a plastic
> cap on the top of the transmission.  I need a clue.  
> 
> 

1.  Rebuild kits Beck Arnley World Parts 071-7491 (maybe?) about $20, 
new cylinder Kyle at VW Motorsports (on list) about $60.  You make 
choice rebuild is possible but upper seal cup is a tricky install and 
very tight when you put her in (use a sleeve of mylar around piston 
past edge of cylinder) Rebuild kit is 2 cups 1 boot sort of a rip for 
$20 and sucess rate about 50/50.

2. That is fill plug, drain back near bellhousing at extreme rear 
bottom center of tranny.

John
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