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Subject:Re: name that bracket - winner!
From:boroko
Date:Fri, 30 May 2003 02:36:09 -0500

Hi all

After replacing the slave cylinder too many times, I discovered that a
little modification with a grinder when you have the tranny out will save
countless hours when it comes to removing it again.  A little clearance to
get to the bolt from the bottom with a 1/4 drive, swivel 13mm and a long
extension will do the trick.

On Syncros, clearance ground on the the top of the vac servo bracket comes
in handy when changing the starter.  A notch on the top allows the starter
to come out without removing the servo.  I have found no strength problems
when done carefully.  The same socket (13mm with an integral swivel and an
extension is now a permanent tool in my box)

Mark

----- Original Message -----
From: "Blake Thornton" <blake@MATH.WUSTL.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: name that bracket - winner!

> And the winner is Robert! (it looks like Stan responded first and he gets
> an A for creativity)
>
> Yep, I think that is it.  I actually already buttoned the slave back up
> and it sure didn't seem right now that I think about it.  I'll have to put
> it back together correctly this time :)
>
> Thanks for the help!!!!
>
> b
>
> On Thu, 29 May 2003, Robert Keezer wrote:
>
> > That's easy-- it's the clutch slave cyylinder support bracket-you need
to
> > put this back on or your slave will move instead of the clutch lever-
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > 1982 Westfalia
> >
> >
> > ----Original Message Follows----
> > From: Blake Thornton <blake@MATH.WUSTL.EDU>
> > Reply-To: Blake Thornton <blake@MATH.WUSTL.EDU>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: name that bracket
> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 20:04:50 -0500
> >
> > I've got a bracket that I took off when removing my tranny and I don't
> > know where it goes.  Any takers?
> >
> > Here's the photos:
> >
> > http://math.wustl.edu/~blake/van/
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Blake
> > (84 Westy)
> >
> >
> > Robert
> > 1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg
> >
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