James,
This is a fairly easy job to do yourself.  Usually the clutch slave cylinder goes out in about 6 months or so.  Plan on doing that one too.

Use rubbing alcohol to clean up any drips or leaks on the floor board/body paint and the carpet.

Good luck,
Joel
89 Syncro Westy   Titian Red like Cinnabar  =  CinnabarVan
Rochester NY.

James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:
I've got a leak coming from my clutch master cylinder on my 90 Carat.
(fortunately not the brake m/c).

It appears to be coming from the top, as the "piston" and boot are soaked in
fluid. The rubber accordion boot is connected at the top to the piston but
is loose at the bottom and exposes the piston when the pedal is depressed
(I'm guessing this should be connected, but is probably unrelated to the
actual leak?).

So, assuming the m/c needs replacement, how difficult of a job is this for a
novice mechanic? (I haven't done much more than routine tune-up stuff). My
shop quoted around $250, but it looks like the part is only $50 from Bus
Depot (anything additional parts required besides brake fluid?).

Advice appreciated.

James
90 Carat

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