> Check real closely though...I had a bad salve cylinder but the rubber boot on > the outside was masking the bad seal by holding the leaking fluid inside the > boot. Wasn't until I started disassembly that this pressurized boot let its > load go...a suprising mess to say the least. Mark > > > Although it could be the clutch, a bad clutch slave and/or master cylinder > is most likely the culprit, particularly if pumping the clutch makes a > difference. You can visually inspect the cylinders for signs of seepage. If > the master cylinder is leaking, you may also notice some fluid on the > carpet near the pedals. |
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