Re: [alfa] HELP: 95 164LS Clutch Master Cylinder R&R

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jess,

The cylinder you describe is indeed called the clutch master cylinder.
(There is a second located inside the car under the dash but is  called the
clutch pump for some reason.  Assuming your diagnosis is correct, R/R is
fairly straight forward.  If you don't have a manual (recommended) follow
the logic of what needs to be removed to access the unit.  After
disconnecting the supply hose, remove the cylinder and its support as a
unit.  A circlip secures the MC to the support.  If the hose will only be
open a few hours, a thin rubber glove  tightly wrapped and secured with a
tie of some sort will do.  There are plugs available for this - they are the
same as your brake caliper plumbing.  Bleeding is straight forward.   Use
new fluid, bleed until no bubbles and secure.

Don

----- Original Message -----
From: alfajess <alfajess@domain.elided>
To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 2:33 AM
Subject: [alfa] HELP: 95 164LS Clutch Master Cylinder R&R


> Yes, Its me again, days after replacing broken 40A fuseable link
> and now I am looking for wisdom about R&R Clutch Master Cylinder
> for a 95 LS... (The cylinder near above the clutch, which activates the
> lever on the clutch housing) The 95LS has more emision stuff in
> that area... so the procedure might be different?
>
> It looks like I may need to remove air filter box and rubber hose
> to clear the way, then undo the retaining ring. undo the hydraulic
> tube at it's back end. what should I use to "plug" the hose and
> openings? Also, after installation, how do I bleed the MC? do I need
> to pump clutch pedal and open/close the valve like bleeding the
> brakes? or different procedures? (never bleeded clutch before.. :)
>
> Any other gatchas!
>
> I think my 164 is trying to get my attention... it has been flawless for
> years and I've not paid much attention to it as i did to the milano... :)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jess
> 88 Verde
> 95 164LS
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