Clutch Slave Cylinder replacement in Linea - Cars Recalled

sameer sultan · 17th December 2009, 17:09

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Originally Posted by amoghchaphalkar

No "problem" as such. Just that they have a better designed part now and hence are replacing it. It is a proactive action by Fiat and not a reaction. The current design of the clutch slave cylinder "may" develop a leak.

thanks amogh. My Linea is due for 2nd service shortly. I shall get it replaced if my VIN number comes under the replacement criteria.

vinay.pillai · 17th December 2009, 17:17

My car is done with the change. I am seeing a bit more zippiness when I accelerate from zero. It may be my perception but clutch is real smooth now.

geeash · 18th December 2009, 15:54

It is for punto also mate

bnzjon · 18th December 2009, 16:13

TASS has changed mine too.
I dont see any visible difference in either smoothness or zipiness. Maybe, i have not noticed the difference.

firstguri · 19th December 2009, 23:56

Yes, we had to get our CSC in the Linea changed as well. It was very well carried out by our TASS and I waited for only 2 hours.

Axe77 · 20th December 2009, 21:32

does this apply to petrol as well as diesel lineas?

Sathya_sc · 20th December 2009, 22:02

Had some issues in my rear suspension.. some noise.. When I took it to the service station.. my clutch slave cylinder was replaced..

Good job FIAT in replacing it proactively.. meanwhile the suspension sound from rear has also been rectified.

Regards,
Sathya

FastLove · 20th December 2009, 22:57

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Originally Posted by amoghchaphalkar

No "problem" as such. Just that they have a better designed part now and hence are replacing it. It is a proactive action by Fiat and not a reaction. The current design of the clutch slave cylinder "may" develop a leak.
I cannot paste the list. I had checked at my usual service station. I could see it because of the good relations I have with my service advisor. I suggest you go to your authorised service station and check the list they have.

That is contradictory!

If they have a "better designed part" now then why do they have only a particular list of Lineas to have the CSC replaced.

Mine is April 09 Linea and i havent got any intimation from TASS.

If this better designed part was available from a particular date, then FIAT would hace recalled all Lineas/ Puntos manufatured before a particular date. No list would have been required.

firstguri · 21st December 2009, 02:46

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Originally Posted by Axe77

does this apply to petrol as well as diesel lineas?

Yes it applies to both the petrol and diesel versions. Tell you what, it even applies to Punto.

@FastLove
I dont think that its a defective part but something that Fiat thought needs improvement. Now I dont know how Fiat came out with the list. Maybe the newer batches are exempted, maybe, I dnt know. Our's is Jan' manufactured and my story is here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1621605

And you get in touch with your TASS and get your VIN checked up. AFAIK our TASS (Hind Motors, Mohali) isn't calling up the cars but check the cars when they report to the service centre.

ph03n!x · 21st December 2009, 04:30

Does anyone have a photo showing both the old and new CSC?

greenhorn · 21st December 2009, 07:10

Clutch Slave Cylinder - Punto | Spares & Accessories | Car Forums - CarWale.com
here's a snap of the actual part that was replaced

aks_karthik · 21st December 2009, 12:20

Hi all,

After replacing the CSS i have faced a small jerk while changing gear from 2nd to 3rd and some time there's no thrust after pressing gas pedal too.
Again,in any gear,Depress the clutch and release it without pressing Gas pedal while running i feel a jerk at the last.
Please check and let me know.
I don't know whether this is my perception or faulty CSS or not fitted properly.
I'll check it by this weekend most probably.

firstguri · 21st December 2009, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by aks_karthik

Hi all,

After replacing the CSS i have faced a small jerk while changing gear from 2nd to 3rd and some time there's no thrust after pressing gas pedal too.
Again,in any gear,Depress the clutch and release it without pressing Gas pedal while running i feel a jerk at the last.
Please check and let me know.
I don't know whether this is my perception or faulty CSS or not fitted properly.
I'll check it by this weekend most probably.

Well karthik even I expeience that slight jerk, but there is definitely a response from the engine when I press the acc' pedal.

srishiva · 21st December 2009, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastLove

That is contradictory!

If they have a "better designed part" now then why do they have only a particular list of Lineas to have the CSC replaced.

Mine is April 09 Linea and i havent got any intimation from TASS.

If this better designed part was available from a particular date, then FIAT would hace recalled all Lineas/ Puntos manufatured before a particular date. No list would have been required.

Do you really believe in the better designed part story? There should be a defect which they are trying to correct.
Maybe you should also 'pro-actively' call TASS and find out about your car !

Gallant · 21st December 2009, 14:26

Hi Everyone, I got my Punto's Clutch Slave cylinder replaced last month, when my car went to TASS for under boady coat. They hardly took 30 minutes to do so, so it's better we got it done in front of us.
I can feel the clutch is bit more smoother than before, but not any drastic changes.
I appreciate Fiat's proactiveness in replacing a part which they only suspect (read suspect) may cause problem in future.

17th December 2009, 17:17	#17
vinay.pillai BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Little Rock, US Posts: 229 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	My car is done with the change. I am seeing a bit more zippiness when I accelerate from zero. It may be my perception but clutch is real smooth now.
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18th December 2009, 15:54	#18
geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 146 Times	It is for punto also mate
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18th December 2009, 16:13	#19
bnzjon BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 836 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	TASS has changed mine too. I dont see any visible difference in either smoothness or zipiness. Maybe, i have not noticed the difference.
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19th December 2009, 23:56	#20
firstguri BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mohali Posts: 389 Thanked: 420 Times	Yes, we had to get our CSC in the Linea changed as well. It was very well carried out by our TASS and I waited for only 2 hours.
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20th December 2009, 21:32	#21
Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,926 Thanked: 20,671 Times	does this apply to petrol as well as diesel lineas?
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20th December 2009, 22:02	#22
Sathya_sc BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 545 Thanked: 730 Times	Had some issues in my rear suspension.. some noise.. When I took it to the service station.. my clutch slave cylinder was replaced.. Good job FIAT in replacing it proactively.. meanwhile the suspension sound from rear has also been rectified. Regards, Sathya
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21st December 2009, 04:30	#25
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,566 Thanked: 5,963 Times	Does anyone have a photo showing both the old and new CSC?
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21st December 2009, 07:10	#26
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	Clutch Slave Cylinder - Punto \| Spares & Accessories \| Car Forums - CarWale.com here's a snap of the actual part that was replaced
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21st December 2009, 12:20	#27
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Hi all, After replacing the CSS i have faced a small jerk while changing gear from 2nd to 3rd and some time there's no thrust after pressing gas pedal too. Again,in any gear,Depress the clutch and release it without pressing Gas pedal while running i feel a jerk at the last. Please check and let me know. I don't know whether this is my perception or faulty CSS or not fitted properly. I'll check it by this weekend most probably.
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21st December 2009, 14:26	#30
Gallant BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 34 Thanked: Once	Hi Everyone, I got my Punto's Clutch Slave cylinder replaced last month, when my car went to TASS for under boady coat. They hardly took 30 minutes to do so, so it's better we got it done in front of us. I can feel the clutch is bit more smoother than before, but not any drastic changes. I appreciate Fiat's proactiveness in replacing a part which they only suspect (read suspect) may cause problem in future.
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