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Re: Clutch question

To: <AHSprite78@aol.com>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Clutch question
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 15:47:03 -0800charset="iso-8859-1"
References: <b1.17ad391.25ca0513@aol.com>
Why not rebuild it? As long as the cylinder walls are not pitted, and the
threads are good it should be fine. A repair kit will cost lots less, and
it's a straightforward job.

Good luck,

Doug Ingram
Victoria BC
1958 Sprite  (AN5L/636)
1963 Sprite Mk II project (HAN7L/30003)

----- Original Message -----
From <AHSprite78 at aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 2:09 PM
Subject: Clutch question


> Well, I've got the sprite in storage for the long winters nap.  I did all
the
> storage stuff, top up fluids, and on and on.  I put a stick to hold the
> clutch down and everytime I was in the garage would pump the pedal good
and
> hard along with the brakes.  Well I went out last weekend to find no
clutch
> pedal what so ever.  It's got a brand new clutch master cylinder and
tubing.
> So, I have a look at the slave cylinder.  It's covered in fluid.  Bummer.
I
> seem to remember rebuilding it but I'm not sure.
> So I'm thinking it's time for a new one.  VB has them on sale for $59.95.
> Moss for $79.95. Winner's Circle for $78.95.  I'm thinking of going with
the
> VB since it's the cheapest.  Any other recommendations?
>
> Thanks
> Matt Smith
> '67 Sprite
>


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