Concentric Slave Cylinder Failure
SeriousGearbox & TransmissionThe internal clutch slave cylinder can fail suddenly, leaving the pedal on the floor and requiring gearbox removal to repair properly.
Most affected: 6-speed manual
Typical symptoms
- •Clutch pedal goes soft or stays down
- •Difficult gear engagement
- •Fluid loss around the bellhousing area
What to inspect before you buy
- ✓Drive the car until fully warm and check the clutch pedal consistency
- ✓Watch for any reluctance to engage reverse or first
- ✓Ask if the CSC has been upgraded during a clutch change