Teflon tape on the threads won't solve the problem since the threads
don't provide the seal in the first place.  The bleeder has a tapered
seat at the end that seals when it's tightened.  If the tapered end is
chewed up, just replace the bleeder.  If not, the cylinder will need to
be replaced.  I did mine several years back; it's not hard.

Mike Moery, Anchorage, AK
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of John Baker
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 7:42 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Leaky Clutch Slave cylinder

My clutch slave cylinder appears to be leaking from around the bleeder
valve. Has anyone tried to put that teflon tape on the threads to help
seal it or can anyone think of any reasons that I should NOT do this?

Peace, JB
'66 Split Window Camper
'83 H20 Vanagon

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