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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on March 10, 2012, 05:56:07 pm

Title: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: geefree on March 10, 2012, 05:56:07 pm

Hi,

i have a small leak on the clutch fluid, ...i know i know ... take it to a garage , but they all closed so i will grab some expertise from you guys 

could it be a pipe in the engine?or is it something i cant fix, like a master cylinder leak?

also can any of you guys fix anything like this , or how much do you think i am looking at?

Its a transit 2006 swb t260 2.0td,

and its for sale, i could drop the price or get it fixed, what do you think?

Thanks.

Gary.

ps i am in west yorkshire.

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 10, 2012, 06:20:00 pm

r you sure its not the slave cylinder
going ????
losing fluid is normally a sign  ;)

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Steve_c on March 10, 2012, 06:20:49 pm

Its the slave cylinder, do you lose the clutch pedal if you leave it in gear?
I have just had mine done today by ford and new disc pads. You are probably looking at around (if its that) £350 for the part and the labour.

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: geefree on March 10, 2012, 06:28:40 pm

Thanks,

Yes i did lose the clutch, then i filled it up and now its fine , but a small leak.

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 10, 2012, 06:33:15 pm

defo the slave
the fluid leaks thru the gearbox
when you brake the fluid will be taken for
the brakes the clutch also uses the fluid
but while braking the clutch will be starved of fluid
sorry to confirm it  ;)

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Steve_c on March 10, 2012, 06:41:22 pm

Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 10, 2012, 06:33:15 pm

defo the slave
the fluid leaks thru the gearbox
when you brake the fluid will be taken for
the brakes the clutch also uses the fluid
but while braking the clutch will be starved of fluid
sorry to confirm it  ;)

Thanks for all that help Gav with the propex mate. So are we decided it definitely the slave cylinder?

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 10, 2012, 07:00:15 pm

did you get one ste ???
what do you think of em ????

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Steve_c on March 10, 2012, 07:03:44 pm

Yes mate all being done at Odiham (main dealer).

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Steve_c on March 10, 2012, 07:13:17 pm

Quote from: Steve_c on March 10, 2012, 07:03:44 pm

Yes mate all being done at Odiham (main dealer).

Sorrt not till October this year.

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: scud on March 11, 2012, 07:37:53 pm

Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 10, 2012, 06:33:15 pm

defo the slave
the fluid leaks thru the gearbox
when you brake the fluid will be taken for
the brakes the clutch also uses the fluid
but while braking the clutch will be starved of fluid
sorry to confirm it  ;)

 Is that really correct?  I think you are getting very confused.

 I have never heard or seen a vehicle that uses the same fluid for brakes and clutch, they are both a completely seperate system. Ford would not risk your clutch leakinbg fluid and leaving you with no brakes.

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 11, 2012, 08:02:36 pm

iv a vivaro clutch n brake fluid resiour serves
them both lad
but then again your a mechanic
n must know more about fords
than vauxhall yeah

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 11, 2012, 08:03:46 pm

and youll find it very correct 8)

Title: Re: HELP, ANY MECHANICS ON HERE PLEASE ?
Post by: richard jagger on March 12, 2012, 04:43:26 am

I have don mine also ford but leaked on floor mat inside( master clutch cylinder). Part was 70 quid but got one off e bay for 30 took me 1 hour with the help of the internet. I am no mechanic but repair all probs my self. Save money.