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Subject:Re: air in clutch hydraulic system '84 Vanagon ?puzzled?
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Mon, 25 May 2009 15:33:40 -0700

Clutch master cylinder?

On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 2:44 PM, Leo Lipert <leolipert@gmail.com> wrote:

> Help! Last week I bled my clutch system as I had a very low pedal. I'm
> positive I did it when I replaced my clutch master cylinder a few months
> ago, but I didn't know wnat else to do. Well, I saw air and dark fluid come
> out so I figured I didn't get it bled very well when I changed the master.
> My pedal was much higher after bleeding.
>
> In the course of a week, my pedal has gone back down to the floor. Somehow,
> air is being introduced into the system. I just inspected the clutch
> hydraulic line and I find no leaks.
>
> Wouldn't I see leaks if there was an area that was letting air in?
>
> Anyone have any ideas?
>
> Thanks, Leo
>

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Jake

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