Technical Clutch Slave Cylinder Worth Replacing? Advice Needed

[JaySW]

Hi everyone,

I've got a 2009 Grande Punto 1.4 Sporting T-Jet. Recently the clutch went to the floor and wouldn't engage, so I had to get a mobile mechanic round to diagnose the issue - they said it was either the slave or master cylinder at fault. They bled the clutch etc. so I could just about drive it and get immediately to a garage the same day.

The garage says that the clutch slave cylinder is at fault and that it requires removal of the gearbox. I'm not an expert in cars by any means but my understanding is that this is because the car must have a Internal Concentric Slave Cylinder as opposed to external - so is a bigger job?

They quoted £1300 to repair which seemed very steep - so my view on it is to scrap the car as I doubt I'd be able to recoup that if I sell it in a year or so (as planned).

I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue, what they did and general advice whether there might be a cheaper fix for this job, and whether this model of car definitely requires such a big job to replace the slave cylinder?

Cheers

 

[AnthonyH]

As far as I'm aware this model has a standard clutch slave cylinder. Look for this under the bonnet, it'll be to the left of the battery.

The slave cylinder fail on these regularly. This part costs £30, the labour to change it £70.

 

[GrandePunto PL]

Nope. More powerful engines have an internal (central) slave cylinders. Yes = it means gearbox Out.

 

[monty200]

Feel your pain with this had a kia sportage 2.0awd flywheel £4000 clutch kit £1150. Only get parts from main dealer. Car manufacturers are just out to get everything. It only needed a slave cylinder.

 

[GrandePunto PL]

You can always go DIY and save a ton of cash (and learn something).
https://www.youtube.com/@WMCS/search?query=Fiat

 

[AnthonyH]

Appears you're going to have to scrap it. Bad luck.

 

[The Panda Nut]

Removing a gearbox is a biggish job, but perfectly possible for DIY. The main thing is time and having somewhere to do the job. If you have someone to help as well it makes a big difference. I hope you can pluck up the courage to have a go. If you are really scrapping the car as an alternative, you have nothing to loose.

 

[GrandePunto PL]

First World Problems + "Mouse Utopia" experiment: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mouse+utopia
Car "totaled" because it needs a new slave cylinder and/or clutch? Ridiculous...