Re: Leaking clutch m/c

[Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>]

quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne) wrote:

>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.

>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.

Hey Ian, now how about reviving that VW Derby? Bet it won't take you ten
hours! ;-)

Tom

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 Tom Nas                                          Zeist, The Netherlands
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1988 Audi 80 1.8S, mostly Tizianrot metallic, 214,000km

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