2002 Volkswagen Jetta Slave Cylinder

Tiny
MTAMBANENGWE
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 94,000 MILES
Good day there,

When my car reached 90000km, about 3 weeks, we had to change the clutch system, so we did a clutch overhaul, including changing the slave and the Master cylinders. After changing all that, the slave cylinder started leaking within the first 1500km, replaced it again, and another 1000km later, the slave cylinder is leaking again. I noticed that the after the clutch overhaul, the clutch was too soft, without that strong usual feeling you have and the mechanic assured me that it will be well after a few days, but it never changed, it has costed me three brandnew slave cylinders. My vehicle is Jetta 4, and has a cable clutch
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 AT 2:26 AM

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Tiny
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You shouldn't have to pay for the slave cylinders. They should be covered under warranty by the shop that installed them.

A new clutch will cause the pedal to be soft(er) than when the clutch is old.

Where does the slave cylinder leak? At the pushrod end or the hydraulic fitting?

Thomas
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 AT 4:29 PM
Tiny
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I agree, any problem associated with the clutch at this stage will be under warranty, there is no way that you should be paying for this additional repair.
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 AT 5:51 PM

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