Re: Clutch Master Cyl 5kTQ

[four.rings@MCIONE.com]

Glen Abel wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
>      Ok, my clutch went to the floor, turns out one of the seals in the
>      master cyl got torn.. I went to the parts store and as you may of
>      expectd I got dumb looks.... This is a 19mm OR a 3/4 in bore, Does
>      anyone know of a comperable 3/4 in rebuild kit from some domestic car?
>      Parts stores these days cant work from the back to the front....
> 
>      BTW The reason this ripped was all the old fluid turned to grit,
>      anybody BTDT?

Oh yes, a number of times. DO NOT rebuild, replace the MC (~$100). Also
replace the Slave (~$60) and the pressure hose (~$60). 

> I assume its only a matter of time before the slave does
>      the same....

Correct. Out of curiosity take the old one apart after you replace it.
Be warned, this sight is not for faint hearted. ;)

> and how involved is it to take out the slave....?

10 min tops. It's on the top of the bell housing, secured with the pin.
Just drive the pin out with a drift and a hammer.

You_will_need a pressure bleeder for the clutch.

-- 
Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ -- 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ -- FINALLY!
Philadelphia, PA
USA