Rick_1138 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Hi all, I was giving the car a good wash and once over at the weekend, and after checking the Oil which hasn't moved in a month so far . Anyway I thought I would have a look into the other areas, so started lifting the various panels to check all the main gubbins. I found the brake reservoir looked good, light colour to fluid and in middle of min\max. However the clutch reservoir fluid was much darker, more like syrup colour, but the bit that worried me was that the level was about half a cm below the MIN line. The clutch is operating fine and the fluid doesn't appear to be leaking anywhere. I am aiming to have its next service (p2 I think) done at my local independant garage, where I will ask him to change the clutch fluid. But I will top up the reservoir just now with appropriate stuff. Is this something that has happened to others, a low fluid level, or is it just its been emptied a bit while bleeding last time but not topped up after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 If its not leaking, the clutch is working and it is still above the minimum line - nothing to much to worry about. Top it up, keep an eye on it if it's all good in a few weeks get the old fluid flushed out at service time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_1138 Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 I was thinking that, its just because it was a good bit below the minimum line I was worried may have caused an issue. Is it just usual Dot 4 fluid for the clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly@Kaizer Motor Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Yes it's normal DOT.4 brake fluid. If it's went below the MIN than you may have a slight leak (Sometimes it's not going to leave any drops on the driveway as it's only a small amount of leak over long time.) Get it checked underneath and definitely get it flushed next service. (Make sure the garage do it properly and not just sucking and filling the reservoir as most dealers do ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 If there is a fluid leak it will more than likely be from the clutch slave cyl. If you pull the rubber boot back on the slave cyl. the stored fluid wil pour out. New slave cyl will be required. In stock and good to go same/next day if required. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_1138 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 I will have a look, it may have been low since I got it, but only just now had a look into all the nooks n crannies.However clutch pedal feels correct no softness, no slipping or odd noises during use so hopefully its just an odd reason why its a bit low.Will get garage to have a look at it while he does the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_1138 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Kept an eye on it and must have a leak as its dropped again, having a look at master cylinder can't see anything, where does the fluid line meet the clutch housing can it be seen without going under the car? I'm going to take it to local indie and get them to fix it as its not something I'd be happy doing on an engine this size I.e physical size and worried I do it wrong or find I have to split the housing etc. Hopefully not a massivly expensive fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 It will be your clutch slave cyl. Please refer to my post above. A new slave, braided line and some new fluid will fix your issue. All in stock and good to go same/next day Just drop me a PM if I can help you further. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_1138 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Well took it to my local indie, and he had a good look all over the pedal incase master cylinder seeping, bone dry, nothing under the car, and fluid is only dropping very slightly so it must be a tiny leak but could go at any time. He has given me an honest quote of about 6-8 hours labour, but he has said changing the clutch would be a good idea simply given the time it takes to get the gerbox\housing off, change the cylinder and at 50k miles its done and I wont have to worry about the clutch. He said he will do me a decent rate to knock some cash off as they do a lot of work for the family with the various cars\projects. So gonna be about £700 lighter this month, but at least she will be fixed . P2 service coming soon, but half of its been done, clutch fluid, filters are aftermarket and the rest is just a grease of the steering joints\boots, oil n filter change and a brake fluid change, thinking I will do this myself and keep all receipts as proof of change, noting in service book clutch change and self service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 It is a 3 - 4 hour job to swop out the concentric slave and clutch kit on a HR 350. I good indy will do this job for £200.00 labour. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_1138 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 I must have misheard him then as his rate is about £47 an hour and its about £200-£250 I had in my head labour wise and he didn't disagree, so with parts £600-£700 would be about right. He is getting me a quote today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 What parts is he replacing ? Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_1138 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 a new clutch (plate, pressure plate and bearing) and the slave cylinder. An exedy clutch is about £280 and a slave Cyl I would assume to be anything from about £60 to £100. so say £400 for parts and about £200-300 for labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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