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Subject:Re: clutch pedal failing, how long to failure
From:Mike Rouby
Date:Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:10:42 -0800

Complete faliure is imminent (won't come out of gear).  Master CLUTCH cylinder likely.  Slave clutch possible.  I would change both.  On Ebay, there is a cheap 'Buy It Now' for a clutch slave for $40.  I would buy that, and buy a master clutch (local - figure $80), then install & bleed.

Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@MARIONETTE.CA> wrote: Hi all,

'86 Westy

My clutch today started grabbing when the pedal was almost at the floor.
Did the searches and looked a few things over:

1.  Fluid level high....above max actually
2.  No leak at master cylinder
3.  No leak at slave cylinder

This all happened in one day.  How long before complete failure, I can't
get to a shop for a few days and have lots of driving to do.  I will try
bleeding tomorrow, but I suspect that may be a temporary fix.

Any help is appreciated.

Gregor

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