Can a leaking slave cyl cause clutch slip on Alfa GT 1.9D

[jammy-git]

I have an 06 GT 1.9 JDTM (slave on top of the gearbox). Clutch has been moderately heavy since I bought it 2 years ago, didn't seem to be getting worse.

About 6 months ago I noticed the clutch start to slip, just very slightly, under full power. A few months later I noticed the pedal bite point start to dip slightly - this did start to get a bit worse. Yesterday I drove the car and the bite was still low, but nothing I was urgently worried about.

Got in this morning and the bite point was at the floor, pedal had gone completely light, no gears. Just checked the reservoir (shared with the brakes?) and it does look low.

I fully suspect the slave is the main issue. However I cannot see any leaks around it. Can the slave leak into the bellhousing and then cause the clutch to slip? Or is the clutch on the way out too?

[Lotobear]

In my experience, a worn of dying slave cylinder will make engagement of gears difficult - but why not top up the fluid and see if it makes any difference?

A low bite point is generally indicative of a wearing or worn out clutch.

has it had a clutch and how many miles has the car done?

I'm afraid that I suspect the clutch is the most likely issue.

[StescoG66]

Can’t remember exactly, but the slave cylinders do leak but the fluid stays within. Happened on my GT - but this was about 7 years ago so can’t recall. New slave, easy DIY job should be ok after.