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Subject:Re: Master cyclinder replacement and do you have one to sell/trade
From:Doug Alcock
Date:Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:52:07 -0500

Not sure what you're looking for in terms of a master cylinder -- but don't
cheap out on a good used/known good one etc.Get a new one --- BTDT.

Cheers,
Doug

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 12:13 AM, A J <flavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 91 auto and have determined that the brake master cyclinder
> needs replaced. Its an automatic so at least I dont have to mess around
> with the slave.
> I was chatting online with a van owner and he said he may have a master
> because he bought one for his but then sold the van, He is looking.
> That gave me the idea to check here on the off chance that maybe someone
> has done the same thing and has a master just sitting and would like to
> sell it. I did find out that from 1980 through 1991 they are all the
> same so if there is one just sitting and you would like to sell it or
> maybe trade for some bay parts then by all means please contact me.
> Part two is that I have never replaced a master on a Vanagon can anyone
> enlighten me as to the proper proceedure or to any tricks/shortcuts? I
> am guessing that I will have to remove the instrument cluster and the
> column cover but not sure about any of it and can use any
> help/information available.
>
> Thanks .
>
> A J
>
> 1987 GL AC 4spd
> 1991 GL AC Auto
>

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