Date:         Mon, 22 Nov 1999 15:00:36 -0800
Reply-To:     Andrew Pham <phama_92014@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Pham <phama_92014@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Repairing Clutch's Slave Cylinder
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Hi All Members,
My van: 84-1.9L, 4-speed, non ac.
Please help!
It appears that I have a leak in my clutch's hydraulic
line.  My clutch pedal lost its resistance and went
all the way to the floor, and engaging into gear was
very difficult (multi-pumping of the clutch pedal to
build up the pressure).
I checked the fluid reservoir, the fluid level was
okay.  the brake is working fine.
I checked the clutch's master cylinder, and it is dry.
I checked the clutch's slave cylinder, and there was
fluid everywhere.
Please confirm the diagnosis that I might have a
failed slave cylinder.
If yes, I am new to the vanagon era, please advise how
to fix the problem.
If not, please give me some suggestion.
FYI, I had the clutch assembly (bearing, pressure
plate and disk) replaced ~6mos ago using Sach's parts
by Fast German Auto in Santa Ana.
Reading the official Bentley service manual, and to my
surprise, I learn that VW uses the same reservoir for
the brake and the clutch.  If so, if there is any leak
in the hydraulic line, both systems will fail. But my
break is working fine.  Hmmm.  This is very mind
boggling.  Please shred some wisdom to this German
design.
Many thanks in advance to all members.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Cheers, Andrew


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