RE: Clutch slave/master

["George W. Selby, III" <IsuzuG@prodigy.net>]

My 86 Coupe had the same problem, except it was more gradual, and if you 
pumped the pedal, the clutch would eventually work.  In my case the master 
cylinder was bad, and they are expensive.  In your case, since the leaks 
are near the tranny, I would suspect the slave cylinder.

The suggested fix by your mechanic soulds like he doesn't know how to 
remove the slave without removing the tranny.  I had the same problem , and 
like a dumbass I removed the tranny to remove the slave cylinder.  However 
there is a roll pin that can be driven out, and then the slave just slides 
out.  Rebuild kits were available for the slave 2 years ago, the kit was 
only about 20 bucks.  If you can do the CV shaft by yourself, they you 
should be able the tackle the slave cylinder.  Warning though, the CV 
shafts are a lot harder to do than one on say a late 80's Japanese or 
American car. (Takes me an average 20 mins a side to do a Nissan Sentra or 
Chrysler K car, took a day to do the Audi.)  Easier than an 89 Ford Escort 
GT (American), though.

George Selby
78 F-150 400M, 4 on floor, 4x4
86 Audi 4000CS Quattro
IsuzuG@prodigy.net