Date:         Tue, 27 Oct 1998 20:20:57 -0800
Reply-To:     Jennifer Horsman <jenh@BIT-NET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jennifer Horsman <jenh@BIT-NET.COM>
Subject:      installing new clutch slave cylinder
Comments: To: VANAGON@vanagon.com
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I went out to my van after work one day and there was clutch fluid all over
the place and hence, no pressure with the clutch. I took a look below and
discovered the leak coming from the slave cylinder. Actually, the only part
that was oily was the rubber boot, but a mechanic told me I needed to
replace the whole cylinder. I am guessing this is true and I don't really
feel like rebuilding the cylinder (unless someone tells me it is easy). So,
I am going to buy a new slave cylinder and put it in. Does anyone have
experience with this? I think it seems pretty straight forward, except that
I have never done it before and I have never bled the clutch before. Any
hints would be appreciated. I have a 1985 Vanagon, 4 speed. It has over
200K miles on it but is running strong.

(If anyone has done a slave cylinder rebuild, I would be interested in
hearing about it.)

Jennifer
jenh@bit-net.com