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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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Clutch Fluid Leak

well just a few days ago, i started to leak clutch fluid, one of my friends suggested that i get a new slave and master cylinder, so i took his advice and i changed it to a brand new one. now, i take the car out last night and, what do yoiu know...im still leaking!!! anyone know what to do??? should i replace the hose as well? any help is appreciated. thnx
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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The Rule - "Troubleshoot first, replace parts second." You have to find the leak in order to fix it. Where is the fluid accumulating? If it's the hose, there'll be fluid on the firewall and or bellhousing.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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Where is it leaking from?

And when you replaced the cylinders, did you use teflon tape on the threads where the lines connect? And when you tape the threads, did you wrap the tape in the same direction as the threads go so it doesn't untwirl as you are screwing the lines together?
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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before it was leaking from under the car. towed the car home. my friend looked at it. then he said he "i need a new clutch slave" so we bought one and changed, and it ran fine till then it started leaking again.(the clutch would stick and wouldnt go into gear) we didnt use any teflon tape at all...i still dont know where the leak is coming from...it doesnt leak from under the car anymore...sigh
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Could you possibly have a crack in your master to slave line?
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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I never use teflon tape or any kind of thread sealant on hydraulics, on a car. Those are the last thing you want in your system. All of the threads are tapered and should seal fine when tightened properly.

Teflon tape is for straight thread fittings. Not tapered or compression fittings.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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what kind of clutch are you using?
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