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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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Transmission fluid leaking (manual)

Anyone know how costly this is? Clutch is squeaking like crazy and I have a leak, guessing transmission fluid since the clutch is so squeaking.

Is this something I can do myself?
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Have you check your fluid level do you visually see any leaks
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Is it possible the rear main is leaking? That seems like it would cause the clutch to squeak like crazy. Unless you see red fluid on the ground...
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Brake and Power fluids are good, will check what color the leak but it looks light brown, not much...
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Two issues could be related, but they also are not necessarily related. You will need to get under the car to visually check where the leak is coming from.

There are a few common areas for oil leaks so it could just be an oil leak. Thus, your squeaking clutch is a separate issue perhaps related to your master cylinder and air infiltration.
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Is it safe to drive the car?
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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bump, if its not safe the drive please reply. Clutch is squeaky and very dry, most def a loss of tranny liquid. Oil levels seem fine.
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Wait, I'm confused. The clutch itself is supposed to be dry. The clutch master cylinder needs to have fluid to push the hydraulic rod that pushes on the clutch fork and then the trans itself needs fluid for the gears, but the actual clutch itself is not in the gear oil. It's bolted to the flywheel which is bolted to the crank of the engine.
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Well, it's the master/ slave clutch cylinder I think, what brand to buy I'm on rockauto right now.

I bought a new clutch last year, should these parts come with the new clutch?

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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Galactica
Wait, I'm confused. The clutch itself is supposed to be dry. The clutch master cylinder needs to have fluid to push the hydraulic rod that pushes on the clutch fork and then the trans itself needs fluid for the gears, but the actual clutch itself is not in the gear oil. It's bolted to the flywheel which is bolted to the crank of the engine.
The clutch fluid level is still fine but he says it's the master/slave cylinder than needs to be changed, I hope it's not the rear main seal but the oil is still fine so I assume it's not leaking at all.
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott LaRock
Anyone know how costly this is? Clutch is squeaking like crazy and I have a leak, guessing transmission fluid since the clutch is so squeaking.

Is this something I can do myself?
guessing, eh.

Then I GUESS I have no idea how to help you.
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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guessing, eh.

Then I GUESS I have no idea how to help you.
relax dude, no need for that, the car isn't leaking right now....

Not a mechanic
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott LaRock
The clutch fluid level is still fine but he says it's the master/slave cylinder than needs to be changed, I hope it's not the rear main seal but the oil is still fine so I assume it's not leaking at all.
Yeah if it's that then the worst that will happen is the clutch slave cylinder will fail and you will not be able to operate the clutch. You'll know when that happens becuase the clutch pedal will go to the floor and not come back... Happened to me once and it sucked...
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott LaRock
relax dude, no need for that, the car isn't leaking right now....

Not a mechanic
Unfortunately, there was a need for that.
A descriptive post of what you suspect, what you've checked, or simply saying you have no idea what's going on and you're looking for advice, all would have sufficed and received no snarky commentary.

Just think before you post, that's all. Your post was vague and reaching, baaad. I was shaking my head before I even got through half of it.

Did you even read what you posted?
Here, I'll answer your questions then.

Originally Posted by Scott LaRock
Anyone know how costly this is?
Nope, you haven't even said what's going on yet. Want me to guess? Ok, $2000

Originally Posted by Scott LaRock
Clutch is squeaking like crazy and I have a leak, guessing transmission fluid since the clutch is so squeaking.
Ok so you haven't checked your transmission fluid but you have a transmisison fluid leak?

Oh I see, you're guessing that it's a transmission fluid leak because your clutch squeeks

So the whole premis of your thread is based on a guess that you've come up with based off a squeeky clutch, no research, and admitedly, no real mechanical knowledge.

Originally Posted by Scott LaRock

Is this something I can do myself?
This one i CAN answer. No.
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000
Unfortunately, there was a need for that.
A descriptive post of what you suspect, what you've checked, or simply saying you have no idea what's going on and you're looking for advice, all would have sufficed and received no snarky commentary.

point taken

I went to see my mother and she told me it's some fluid on the ground in the area I parked after I left her house. I assumed I had a leak, however I didn't even know where the clutch fluid was at until I went to see my mechanic a couple hours ago and I checked it and it was fine.

Just think before you post, that's all. Your post was vague and reaching, baaad. I was shaking my head before I even got through half of it.

learning my car is better is something I want and will have to do.
Point taken.
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