2004 Ford Focus
Mileage
76,164
Service Date
11/19/2024
Services Performed
- Another shop has replaced the clutch master cylinder, the vehicle has the same symptoms from before it was changed. There is no pressure in the clutch hydraulic system. Attempted to bleed the system and identify issue. Found the slave cylinder to blow off pressure once air bubbles are removed. Found coolant dripping all over the back side of the engine as well. Pressurized cooling system and let it sit for 30 minutes to find leaks. No active coolant leaks found. Degreased and pressure washed engine and transmission to identify any other leaks or issues. No cooing system leaks found. While inspecting the vehicle, technicain found the inner tie rod on drivers side is bent. Recommend replacing both inner and outer tie rods to ensure safe driving conditions. The slave cylinder leaking warrants replacing the clutch as well due to clutch material being saturated with brake fluid. Recommend replacing all clutch related components and repair coolant leak. Inner tie rod was found to be bent also, recommend replacing all tie rods
- Removed transmission and clutch assembly. Removed flywheel to have resurfaced. Inspect rear main seal, no issues. There is a coolant leak at thermostat outlet and by pass hose on thermostat housing. Torqued flywheel back on and assembled clutch and pressure plate. Installed new slave cylinder/release bearing. Reinstalled transmission and all related components. Checked transmission oil condition and level. No adjustments needed. Bled clutch hydraulic system and verified clutch operation. Shifts through the gears well and no clutch/transmission related issues at this time.
- TIE RODS – INNER & OUTER – REMOVE AND REPLACE – BOTH SIDES
- Performed wheel alignment after all repairs. Rear camber is not adjustable as configured but is within factory tolerances. Test drive, steering wheel is level and vehicle tracks straight on the road.
- Found coolant leaking from thermostat housing and bypass hose. Drained coolant into clean catch pan to reuse. Removed thermostat water outlet and replaced gasket at thermostat and the bypass hose that was oil saturated and split open from over tightening clamp to hose. Vacuum filled cooling system with captured coolant.
Mike H. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/22/2024
