slave cyliner on a ford focus

[Stonkin]

Hi people,

My boss has been told he needs the slave cylinder replacing today on his ford focus as its leaking, the AA have just been out to do a quick fix as he couldnt get the car into gear.

He's called Mr Clutch to get a quote and been told that to replace this, the gearbox has to come out! They quoted a price of about £250 to fix and said that the clutch may as well be done at the same time, bringing the price to £350.

Just seems crazy that the gearbox has to come out! He's gona call Ford to double check, anyone had any experience?

Cheers

[Scooter]

i can back this up. I had a friend with the same problem and a trusted mechanic said the same........

My friend made do for quite some time with frequent top ups and never holding the clutch down for any appreciable time..........

[SUPRALOOPY]

gearbox out!!!! we fit a new cylinder every time we do a clutch cos its not worth taking the box out again.

[Stonkin]

poor him! oh well thanks very much guys, just thought they were pulling a fast one