Caddy Clutch slave cylinder

[StratosFearXX]

2017, MK4, 2litre 5 speed manual ... Clutch slave cylinder external or internal to clutch bell housing ... Euros and GSF show an external one, garage thinks it's internal without having looked at it yet.

I have the VIN but struggling to find a good parts diagram?

Need to get underneath or get it to the garage I suppose.

 

[Chippie1]

Mine went on my 2009 2ltr caddy many moons ago I replaced outer one first in hope believe it was the master didn’t work so had to do internal which was slave obvs replaced clutch at same time

 

[Phil_j89]

If its five speed, then its external.

 

[StratosFearXX]

If its five speed, then its external.

Hoping so, thank you.

 

[Phil_j89]

It is.

 

[StratosFearXX]

It is.

I'm told (elsewhere) I'll be able to get to it if I take the air box out, is that right @Phil_j89

 

[Phil_j89]

I'm told (elsewhere) I'll be able to get to it if I take the air box out, is that right @Phil_j89

That and the battery tray, yes.

Two 13mm bolts secure the slave to the gearbox.

 

[StratosFearXX]

That and the battery tray, yes.

Two 13mm bolts secure the slave to the gearbox.

Thanks again, will report back. Too hot to do anything with it just now and it's half a mile up the road ...

 

[PhillH]

Yup, I done one on my dad’s 2012 5 speed. It is external. Pedal went to the floor, done the slave 1st as it easy with airbox out the way. Turned out it was the master which was a pain in the backside. Keep an eye on the grommet on the end of the pipe that goes into the slave. Ohh and it took a fair bit of bleeding

 

[Dundee_Kev]

As mentioned, it has an external slave cylinder. They don't usually give much trouble – it's generally the master cylinder that causes problems, and most eventually start leaking. Have a look down towards the subframe with a torch and you'll often see a damp patch if that's the issue.

 

[StratosFearXX]

As mentioned, it has an external slave cylinder. They don't usually give much trouble – it's generally the master cylinder that causes problems, and most eventually start leaking. Have a look down towards the subframe with a torch and you'll often see a damp patch if that's the issue.

Thank you, where's the master cylinder, I assumed it was at the bottom of the fluid reservoir? No leaks around there but it left a patch on the road. Not exactly sure where it's coming from, haven't been able to get underneath properly yet.

 

[PhillH]

The master cylinder is on the clutch pedal, from memory I took the pedal out. The master cylinder has to be twisted in a certain direction to release it from the fire wall. Easier to understand if you have the replacement master cylinder infront of you. Again there is an awkward pipe that comes from the slave cylinder that you have to pull the retaining clip from from and again has the grommet on the end. The clip on the end of the piston and the pedal in also a rain in the arse to release. Have a look on you tube for videos.
The engine bay side of the firewall was wet on my dad’s van so that was a sign.