Throw-out bearing

[HaWiiLuVeR]

Hey guys, im new to the board, but not to cars.

ive got a '69 charger (see signiture), that i put a t-56 in. im having some problems with the clutch. ive been thinking i had air in the line, but now the resevior is dry. that has happened twice now, but the first time i didnt think anything of it. i lost all the clutch pedal and had to drive home without any clutch (boy was it fun). i havent had time to get under the car to check for leaks, but im thinking that the seals or something inside the throw-out bearing is bad, allowing fluid to leak past.

Has anyone else faced a similar situation?
and if it is bad, do i need to replace the entire slave assembly, or can i just replace a part of it?

Thanks for the help.

 

[LETHAL GTS]

Time to replace master or slave cylinder, or both!
Flush old fluid out.

 

[HaWiiLuVeR]

im gonna look under there hopefully tonight, to see if there is fluid in the bellhousing, or reminance of fluid.

ive got a price quote of about $200 for the Slave/TO bearing unit from my local dealer, is this a good price? is there a better place to get it from?

 

[GONABITE]

The price is about right, I that is what it is you replace the whole unit, the tranny must be removed as it is not external like some vehicles.

 

[HP]

The leak could be from the master cylinder, slave cylinder,
or from a leaky fitting. If a fitting is leaking - no problem
tighten it or take it apart- clean and apply suitable sealant and reassemble. If the master or slave cylinder is the problem,
first check to see if a rebuild kit is available. If your lucky
and you can find a rebuild kit, its easy to install and only
costs around $25. The only caution with rebuilding hydraulic
cylinders is making note of the order and position of the spring
and seals as you disassemble the parts. If a rebuild kit is
not available and your on a budget, you might check salvage
yards for a new model wreck with matching parts(there are reference books with listings for matches). I mention all
these options, because I'm assuming your not on a Viper budget,
and some of us have been there and done that. If all else fails
find the leaky part and buy a new or rebuild replacement and
be careful with fitting torque and proper bleeding.
Your problem is not related to the throw-out bearing, it's a
hydraulic leak.----------------
Hugh Perkins
96 RT Black/Blue Stripes

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[HaWiiLuVeR]

sorry, i meant slave cylinder. its one unit so i have called it the throwout bearing.

i know its not the master cylinder, but it could be the fitting. im gonna put it in the air tonight, to check it out better.

while im not on a viper budget, i am on an old mopar budget (almost as high

). i just ordered the slave from the dealer, cus i dont wanna mess with the hydraulics of it yet. ill tear this one apart after i remove it, to become more familiar with it.

Thanks everyone for the help.