One last question... Clutch slave cylinder fluid

[Huw Powell]

amz at eskimo.com wrote:
>
> Hey!  My non-Audi mechanic has (knock on wood) almost finished the clutch
> job!  I'm told there are a few things to take care of and I get my car back!
>
> TWO QUESTIONS:
>
> 1.  The clutch slave cylinder needs to be bled.  Between Bentley (which
> isn't crystal clear) and my online research, I'm now totally mixed up and
> turned around.  Before he puts any fluid in...  WHAT FLUID GOES WHERE?

the clutch runs on brake fluid, fed from the brake reservoir by a cloth
covered hose (typically)

> 2.  He indicated that one of two small hose connections on the tranny had
> turned brittle and crumbled.  According to Bentley, it is one of two diff
> actuator hoses.  He said it would be easy to get to later.  Thoughts?
> Suggestions?  I'd order the part and have it done now, but I REALLY need my
> car back (after almost 2 weeks).

do it later... just make sure the center diff is *unlocked* in the
meantime.

Sure, it would be nice to fix it while it is exposed, but I think you
want your car back on the road now, worry aobut the diff lock later.

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Huw Powell

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