I'm on the list and having the same problems.  If you get any good
suggestions please share it with me.
Kenneth Winter
kwinter@centuryinter.net
Casey, Tim wrote:
> 
> Hello from a sad, off-the-list vanagoon.  During last Februarys deep freeze
> (here in Minnapolis), my master clutch cylinder and slave cylinder leaked.
>  I had the master rebuilt (according to the guy who did the work) and
> replaced the slave (a $90 part).  This week I had my vanagon towed to the
> dealer because I had no clutch.  Guess what? The dealer claims that master
> and slave cylinders leaked all the fluid, and they both need to be replaced.
>  My friendly VW dealer will gladly perform these services for about $650.
>  That's just out of the question.  Sadly, I'm wondering what my options are
> and why I'm in this same situation.  What's up with clutch cylinders in the
> winter?  I understood that old hydraulic fluid could have absorbed moisture,
> expanded in very cold weather, and caused last years problems.  But the
> fluid should be only a year old...  Please advise, I can't carpool much
> longer...  I'm off the list, so direct replies would be appreciated.  Thanks
> very much in advance.  Tim C. (tcasey@hdrinc.com)
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