Fluid!

Wantmorespeed · #1 05-18-2002, 12:26 AM

Well I went under my truck to change my oil last week and noticed fluid coming out of the bottom of my tranny (5-speed). Lately when I push in my clutch it squeaks and it will slip if I am pulling my boat out of the water. Does this mean my slave cylinder is going and my clutch soon to follow? It has 58,000 miles on it and I take care of it but drive it hard. Also I have an extended warranty through G.E Capitol, would the slave cylinder be covered? Obviously the clutch wouldn't. Thanks for all input.

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shahram72 · #2 05-18-2002, 11:53 AM

Sounds like you're on the right track. I sure hope the Slave cylinder is covered, as this is definitely a premature failure. If the clutch is damaged, I would push for that too if it can be shown that the failed part damaged the clutch. With easy driving, these clutches last much longer. I currently have 82K on mine.

kutter752 · #3 05-18-2002, 12:03 PM

Your slave cylender is what is going out just had to replace mine at 92000m i dont think it is covered on a warrenty normal wear and tear

Wantmorespeed · #4 05-18-2002, 11:43 PM

I'll let you know if it is covered and it sure would be nice to convince them that it caused the clutch to wear premature. Thanks

Wantmorespeed · #5 06-04-2002, 11:03 PM

I took my truck to a local Ford dealer to check out the possible fluid leak. He told me that it would probably be under warranty and it would be a great time to replace the clutch.....So tell me what is the best clutch. I have heard centerforce does not last and that Napa sells a good one. Please help. Thx.

Wantmorespeed · #6 06-14-2002, 10:28 PM

Just got the truck back and they replaced the synchros and put a new clutch assembly in. I went ahead and purchased the Borg Warner clutch and it seems to work very well. Thanks for the input.