LIFTING QUESTION

LIFTING QUESTION

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Viper Stuart

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66 posts

208 months

Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Moved the car last weekend for the 1st time since Nov and the clutch has gone soft (98GTS). I have got the master cylinder replaced and pressure is holding but some fluid in the bellhousing. In the probable event that the slave needs done also I am friendly with a mechanic who has a 2 post lift and he was concerned if this was ok to use on my car as opposed to a drive on 4 poster. Any advice/comments gratefully accepted

Viper Stuart

Original Poster:

66 posts

208 months

Wednesday 4th February 2015
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assuming we could get the car on the ramp in the first place his main concern was damage or flexing of the chassis. Not dealing often with American cars I think he has heard stories of cars,mainly convertibles,flexing if the doors weren't closed from example.
If I do go ahead I would do clutch and pilot at same time, are there any other gaskets/seals that would be prudent to order??
Thanks
Stuart

Viper Stuart

Original Poster:

66 posts

208 months

Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Thanks for the replies and offer of help. Didn't realise the straps were that essential. The old fluid was probably 16 yrs old ,black and pretty thin so I was hoping the new stuff being thicker would not leak. Will order the bits and get the job done. Must be 35 years since I changed the clutch on my old Cortina and my dads Vauxhall Cresta!