xr6 typhoon Good for nothing member Donating Members 619 Member For: 20y 5m 5d Location: Sydney Posted 01/06/07 11:54 PM Share Posted 01/06/07 11:54 PM Over the last week I've noticed a couple of drops of oil on the floor of the garage every time I take the car out. At first I thought it was the air con because all oil levels were perfect but then I got under the car yesterday and worked out it must be the Slave cylinder. I read on here that they are useless and prone to I <3 Bananas up under high heat. Also while under the bonnet I notice the coolant levels are low and see that the water pump is leaking on to the block. Anyone got any ideas what this will cost me. The car is out of warranty to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris xr6 Member 376 Member For: 20y 8m Location: Shire Posted 02/06/07 11:10 AM Share Posted 02/06/07 11:10 AM How did you know it's your slave oil from the bottom of the gearbox could also be from your rear main seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 9m 15d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 02/06/07 11:13 AM Share Posted 02/06/07 11:13 AM If it is the slave cylinder it will be brake fluid, not oil and will smell different.Mal Woods makes a heatproof one with braided lines that should fix the problem if it is the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright'y Member 226 Member For: 20y 8m 13d Gender: Male Location: Darwin, NT Posted 02/06/07 11:23 AM Share Posted 02/06/07 11:23 AM I dont know about the prices of parts but the labour will cost the most. I beleave it would be around the $400 - $800 mark.It could be leaking from the water pump itself or it could just be a gasket. They might have to clean and pressure test the system to see exactly were its coming from.As for the slave, I have a t5 and im gussing its a gearbox out job to replace.Bad luck mate, I hope it goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 typhoon Good for nothing member Donating Members 619 Member For: 20y 5m 5d Location: Sydney Posted 03/06/07 02:22 AM Author Share Posted 03/06/07 02:22 AM If it is the slave cylinder it will be brake fluid, not oil and will smell different.Mal Woods makes a heatproof one with braided lines that should fix the problem if it is the problemits definately the slave and it is brake fluid dripping on the floor and its missing fluid from its little tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 typhoon Good for nothing member Donating Members 619 Member For: 20y 5m 5d Location: Sydney Posted 03/06/07 02:27 AM Author Share Posted 03/06/07 02:27 AM I dont know about the prices of parts but the labour will cost the most. I beleave it would be around the $400 - $800 mark.It could be leaking from the water pump itself or it could just be a gasket. They might have to clean and pressure test the system to see exactly were its coming from.As for the slave, I have a t5 and im gussing its a gearbox out job to replace.Bad luck mate, I hope it goes well.Yea I knew I'd get raped by ford for labour. I can get a mate to do it at his work shop I just wanted it to get sorted before I go down the coast on the long weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 typhoon Good for nothing member Donating Members 619 Member For: 20y 5m 5d Location: Sydney Posted 06/06/07 06:48 AM Author Share Posted 06/06/07 06:48 AM Ford quoted me $970 for the slave cylinder alone. I can get the part itself for $580 trade. Fukin rip off merchants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright'y Member 226 Member For: 20y 8m 13d Gender: Male Location: Darwin, NT Posted 06/06/07 10:01 AM Share Posted 06/06/07 10:01 AM those slaves are cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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