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Title: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: scottv6 on 25 January 2012, 19:48

I have a bit of a problem! Rite 1st thing the brake fluid light came on so topped it up and now it came on again so checked the level and it have dropped again,also im finding it hard to select gears? My dad seems to think that it could be the hydrolic clutch leakin as it used the same brake fluid as the brakes. What do you guys think it could be?

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: sarge-1974 on 25 January 2012, 22:48

hi,your dad is right.it will prob be your slave cylinder in the box,if not the master cylinder on the pedal but 9 times out of 10 the slave goes  :sad:

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: Wayne on 25 January 2012, 23:45

Check around the pedal area 1st and see if the master cylinder is leaking

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: scottv6 on 26 January 2012, 07:32

:( I'm thinking its a expensive fix? Just had to buy 4 new coil packs now this. Hopefully al get round to looking at it at the weekend.

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: barrym381 on 26 January 2012, 16:27

Quote from: scottv6 on 26 January 2012, 07:32

:( I'm thinking its a expensive fix? Just had to buy 4 new coil packs now this. Hopefully al get round to looking at it at the weekend.

were the coil-packs not free under re-call

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: scottv6 on 26 January 2012, 16:58

No they had already been changed once before.

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 26 January 2012, 17:13

iirc the master cylinder is around £30-£45. (or was when my clutch pedal went and smashed the master cylinder)
i found a full pedal on ebay though for £40 so bought that and just replaced the pedal including the frame/bracket ect. as it was easier

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: scottv6 on 26 January 2012, 20:46

So do you think its the 1 behind the pedal or the 1 in the gear box?

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: scottv6 on 28 January 2012, 15:44

well had a look today and seems to be the slave cylinder  :cry: so looks like it could be expensive.

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: Diamond Hell on 28 January 2012, 18:40

a £50 part is an expensive repair?  Eh?

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: scottv6 on 28 January 2012, 20:47

wasnt sure how much the part was, spoke to my bro whos a mechanic and hes going to fit it and a new clutch at the same time so im happy not having to pay for labour.

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 January 2012, 13:11

If you're doing that replace the flywheel with a lightened single mass unit at the same time. 

It will make an amazing difference to the way the car drives.

Title: Re: gear box/clutch problem
Post by: scottv6 on 29 January 2012, 18:31

al have a look and see if i can afford it.