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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