HELP! Hydraulic Clutch Problem
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From: Grovetown Georgia
Yeah that was me...except the Vette is Midnight Blue Pearl (can't tell it's blue until the sun hits a curve on it)
There is an Augusta Corvette Club...I haven't checked them out, I've talked to a couple of Vetters on post about it and it's mostly older folks. Here the site: http://www.casualcorvettes.com/
There is an Augusta Corvette Club...I haven't checked them out, I've talked to a couple of Vetters on post about it and it's mostly older folks. Here the site: http://www.casualcorvettes.com/
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Burning Brakes
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From: Augusta GA
Phil Ferency....you were right. I was about to rebleed the system when I though, you know...he has a point, I should check just to be sure. Sure enough, its all wet and the seal is in bad shape. Now could this be the culprit of all my problems? Secondly, where do I get the stuff to fix this?
Pick of the leak (black circle behind bent metal)
Pick of the leak (black circle behind bent metal)
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Burning Brakes
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From: Augusta GA
ANYONE know the part # or cost of the hydraulic (the upper cyclinder with resivoiur) how about the lower one at the clutch? Also does the upper come with the seal at the firewall? What do you think the chance is that I can get these parts at a local parts store?
edit added: I dont think I need a new upper one but I do need the seals.
edit added: I dont think I need a new upper one but I do need the seals.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Augusta GA
Phil Ferency, where did you get the seal from? Every place I have been checking is out of them at a national level. NAPA, Auto Zone, Advance auto, and a couple of others. I dont know what to do. They all have the clutch master cyclinder between 110-170. I am now screwed since this my daily driver is out of commision until I can get the parts!! Aint that some BS, cant fix the car cause no one carries the parts. Anyone got any ideas for some temp fixes so I can drive the car until next weekend so I can hopefully have the parts to fix it?
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
My opinion, don't waste your time with doing seals. If the parts stores don't have what you need, call the dealer. If that doesn't work out, order from rockauto.com. Cheapest prices on the best brands. They sell a clutch slave rebuild kit, but not a master kit. The complete cylinders there are about $120 each.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Augusta GA
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
My opinion, don't waste your time with doing seals. If the parts stores don't have what you need, call the dealer. If that doesn't work out, order from rockauto.com. Cheapest prices on the best brands. They sell a clutch slave rebuild kit, but not a master kit. The complete cylinders there are about $120 each.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Augusta GA
Originally Posted by Metamando
try mid-america or Ecklers for the needed parts, they specialize in Vettes
cuisinartvette...thanks for the parts number list.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Augusta GA
Attn All
ATTN ALL, You can no longer get the clutch master cylinder kit. Its been discontinued. I guess there is no demand for it. I called up the dealer and if you even want to get the master cylinder you have to order a 87 on up one and do a conversion which requires you to change out the clutch pedal! The newer one has a bushing that is .38 in and the old one is .43 in. So now I am getting a new master cylinder just because my bushing is shot! BTW GM wants $274 for the master cylinder (plus you have to buy the clutch pedal and adapter)....you can get one from auto zone for $39.99 (direct fit and I will have mine in 2 days!).
Last edited by red_johnny; May 3, 2006 at 08:36 PM.
