Leaking clutch m/c

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <UPMAIL13.199711161353340683@classic.msn.com> "Ian J Haseltine" writes:

> I've just reassembled things after pulling the drivers knee panel - yes the 
> clutch m/c is leaking, there is fluid on the bracket and a trace is running 
> down to the clutch pedal. 

It's shagged, as we technicians say.

> Til this happened, my plan for next weekend was to replace the clutch fluid 
> reservoir which has cracked at the bracket, looks like the job is a bit bigger 
> now.

Heh, heh.  I know you're reasonably competent mechanically - shall we say ten 
hours?

> I know that there are some BTDT's on the list (hint, hint, Phil), so any 
> advice? I assume that the clutch will need bleeding after this, so how do I go 
> about it?

We'll get to that.  It's easy, as long as you adjust the actuator rod so that 
you can push the piston _all_ the way to the end.  That's the least of your 
troubles.

I'll try and find the time to write a checklist this week, and let you know the
parts you'll need.  The steering column has to come out, the brake actuating 
mechanism has to be dismantled, and the pedal frame has to be detached and 
swung down.  This is a non-trivial job.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club