I replaced my clutch master in April for $85cdn.
David
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Nolan Penney
> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 10:05 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net; griffco@mail.cadvision.com
> Subject: Re: clutch seizure
>
>
>
> Skip Vicky Brit, and go to a local generic auto store. Most of
> them will be able to supply
> you with a master cylinder for about $30-40. Heck, you can mail
> order from just about
> any of the racing supply companies as well, and they'll only
> gouge you for about $40-60
> US dollars, brand spanking new.
>
>
> >>> Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com> 10/09 11:07 PM >>>
>
> As I have this friend (of a friend) who can do it in his shop at home, I
> don't think I can beat the price. I can do him afavour some
> time, like fix
> his wife's sewing machine.
>
> You guys in the US have to remember that when you see a price of $139 (Vic
> Brit) or even $109 (Moss) for a new master cylinder, us Canadians have to
> add 50%, PLUS freight, handling charges, UPS clearance fees, and then GST
> 7%. It doesn't look so cheap anymore. Probably over $200CAN.
>
> Cheers, Fred
>
> Nolan Penney wrote:
>
> > Considering how cheap a replacement master cylinder is, I'd question the
> > cost of going the sleeve and rebuild route.
>
>
>
> --
> Fred & Wendy Griffiths,
> Calgary, Canada
> http://www.cadvision.com/griffco/index.htm
> mailto: griffco@cadvision.com
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