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re: master cylinder replacement



Paul,
	I've had it happen on my '86 Spider.  I siphoned out as much as I could
out of the booster (used a kitchen turkey baster - just don't use it on
Thanksgiving!) and then stuffed paper towels inside until they came out
dry.  Been working fine every since.

	Bruce

> Today I pulled the master cylinder off of the 88 Spider.  After getting the
> thing off (no problems) I noticed there seemed to be fluid in the servo
> drum.  Sure enough, I stuck the siphon down into the servo and drew about a
> quarter cup of very dark fluid out.
> 
> Ready to put new master cylinder back on this evening, but what should I do
> about the servo drum?  Draw out as much as  possible and forget it?  Pull
> the servo off and get more serious about getting all of the fluid out?
> Needs the advice of those who have been there, done that.

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