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Re: Question about the clutch master cylinder

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Subject: Re: Question about the clutch master cylinder
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2004 19:26:15 -0700
on 7/4/04 6:28 PM, David Ambrose at stargazer1@cox.net wrote:

> I'm spending this 4th of July working on my thoroughly British '68 MGB-GT.
> 
> I got the clutch master cylinder apart in preparation for rebuilding
> because it was leaking fluid. The inner bore looks great. But, the bore
> outside of the seal closest to the pushrod is pitted. It looks like the
> pitting isn't in an area that does any sealing.
> 
> So here's my question: Can I rebuild this master cylinder, or do I need
> to get a new one?
> 
> Thanks,
> Dave Ambrose


Well, you can try it, but IMO I would just go with a new one, considering
what a PITA it is to install and bleed one, just to have it leak again.


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires





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