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Old 03-09-2008, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by vox_incognita View Post
Wonderful !!
The two diagonal channels in the slave cylinder gasket allow you to introduce the clutch wear checking gauge...
Doh! I remember reading that somewhere now. Thanks.


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Originally Posted by SW View Post
Nice write up. One thing you should consider is to replace the clutch master at the same time. I replaced the slave on my long gone '81 240D once and within a week or so the master started leaking. I figured the old master just couldnt push the new slave and started leaking.
I had a master cylinder also and was planning to replace it, but the day was slipping away from me so I rolled the dice. I had them both as I've always heard to replace them as a set. Guess I may want to drive it for awhile without the carpet piece in there, just in case.
Time will tell......
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