Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2003 15:36:28 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: 1990 9000 clutch cylinder diagnosis?
Gerald Moore wrote: > How can I diagnose whether my lack of pressure from the clutch pedal is > caused by a burst master or slave cylinder? There was no sign of any > fluid leakage at the the time the clutch gave up the ghost so this would > lead me to believe that the slave cylinder inside the gearbox has gone. > Also the fact that the master cylinder had been replaced 10 000 miles > ago. I have been quoted £310 (UKP) for changing a slave cylinder and > clutch plate. Is this reasonable? Any advice would be appreciated. If it's the slave, there will be fluid dripping from the bottom of the bell housing. Crawl under and take a look. It is *very* common for one of the cylinders to go shortly following the replacement of the other. Presumably the price is a labour-only (parts are extra). It's about right, based on ?40-?50 ph. Get the crank seal replaced at the same time. Very little added cost, and a really good idea to do it while the gearbox is off. -- Grunff