wayne41

Hi all,



I have a focus st170 2002, i just had a stage 3 clutch fitted, and new slave cylinder, now i got gearbox oil dripping out the bell housing.

The guy from the garage is saying that it has happend to him 5 times
with fords after fitting a new slave cylinder and that i am to make a
claim against ford for a faulty part and labour so he can put it right. I
did call ford parts
to ask if it was a common problem as the garage are saying it is but
ford said no it is not a common problem and that they dont sell that
many of them.

Anyone else had this problem?



Thing is i got the parts from a company which are bassed in usa,
so i dont have a leg to stand on with then do i? or could i still
claim?.



Does anyone know why it would leak oil after new slave clyinder has
been fitted. I did give him a new master clyinder too but he never
fitted it and never said why he never.



Dont know what to do next, gave the garage £980 (have other bits
done) now i got a leaking gearbox, a drive covered init, car back at
garage.



Any advice welcomed please.



Thanks

mcst

On the story above i'd say if he's had it happen 5 times he could be the common denominator.
We had no problem with ours after replacement, ours was leaking inside the car behind the pedal which is quite common.
Its not going to be easy i'd guess as the parts supplier will be blaming fitting and i'd guess the mechanic will be reluctant to offer any form of warranty as he didn't supply the parts.

dug112y

iTrader: (1)

Is it leaking oil or clutch fluid? the box need to come back out regardless ...before it contaminates your new clutch. any reputable garage would not return a car thats leaking fluid. I'd say you have no chance of a claim......get the box back out and see what the issues is....your cars no good lying on the drive!!