AG98RT10
Viper Owner
My RT has been losing small amounts of clutch fluid out the bottom of the slot between tranny and clutch for several weeks. I keep adding Motul to get the gears to engage on cold starts, but problem persists, as it is leaking out, or course. Diagnosis seems to be slave cylinder. Now this part is integral with throw-out bearing, I understand. I've ordered the replacements from Dodge (313 bucks) and scheduled the work to be done.
My questions: since I'm paying around six hours shop labor for them to drop the tranny and put in these parts, what parts would be smart to consider doing while I'm at it? The clutch appears to be OK, so reluctant to dump 527 into clutch and pressure plate unless tech sees significant wear. Some have suggested going with a lightweight flywheel, but, again, not sure that's something I really need, as I'm very happy with all aspects of performance right now.
Also, does the fact that the fluid has assumedly been leaking in/around the slave cylinder pose potential damage issues to the rest of the clutch assembly? (Does Motul on the clutch surface hurt, for instance?)
Are there any other issues I should be aware of going in to this repair?
I'm feeling wary about the whole thing as this will be the first time to a service shop for my car, and I don't know the tech. (The tech I'd like to use is 400 miles away and can't get up here right now.)
Any help from those who've been there would be appreciated.
TIA
My questions: since I'm paying around six hours shop labor for them to drop the tranny and put in these parts, what parts would be smart to consider doing while I'm at it? The clutch appears to be OK, so reluctant to dump 527 into clutch and pressure plate unless tech sees significant wear. Some have suggested going with a lightweight flywheel, but, again, not sure that's something I really need, as I'm very happy with all aspects of performance right now.
Also, does the fact that the fluid has assumedly been leaking in/around the slave cylinder pose potential damage issues to the rest of the clutch assembly? (Does Motul on the clutch surface hurt, for instance?)
Are there any other issues I should be aware of going in to this repair?
I'm feeling wary about the whole thing as this will be the first time to a service shop for my car, and I don't know the tech. (The tech I'd like to use is 400 miles away and can't get up here right now.)
Any help from those who've been there would be appreciated.
TIA