Slave Cylinder failure - no clutch

2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER
15,000 MILES
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NAIJAMRD
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i have a 2009 mitsubishi lancer 1.5L. it has leaked fluid from what looks like the slave cylinder, no pressure from the clutch therefore i cant change gears. ive topped up the reserviour and pumped the clutch but still no pressure. could you please confirm its the slave cylinder thats faulty before i place an order for a replacement one. thanks
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Sep 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Is it attached the transmission?
Sep 12, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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NAIJAMRD
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Thanks Saturntech9 for the response.
I'm a mechanical novice I'm afraid, I just know the clutch is not working (car is a manual(stick shift) by the way) I can't engage any of the gears. hope that was helpful
Sep 12, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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The part leaking does it attach to the transmission?That would be the part that attaches to the engine.
Sep 12, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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NAIJAMRD
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Yes, its right at the bottom next to the engine
Sep 12, 2012 at 3:41 PM
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Alright then that would be the slave cylinder.
Sep 12, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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NAIJAMRD
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i have just noticed that the brakes aint working. it was rock hard until i started the engine, it went really spongy as the engine started i also noticed that the engine revvs up when i pump the brakes.. any ideas as to what this could be? thanks
Sep 12, 2012 at 3:58 PM