Monaro clutch fluid leak

[Capri_Ghia]

Hi, my big boot Monaro CV8 is slowly losing clutch fluid. I have to top up the reservoir every 2 weeks or so. I discovered this by the clutch pedal turning to mush but fortunately topping up the fluid sorted it, for now. There's no fluid under the car.

I took the car to a garage near work who couldn't find the source of the leak between the master cylinder and where the clutch line enters the bell housing. They've said there's no fluid around the bell housing but didn't actually open it up to inspect further.

I suspect this could be a leaking slave cylinder. Does that sound like the likely suspect?

My car's only done 60K miles and I know it's on the original clutch. Maybe it's time for a complete overhaul...

[Capri_Ghia]

Thanks for all the replies.

I was thinking that it's probably the time for an LS7 clutch - get it all done in one go. I'll won't be fitting it myself though, it's beyond my rudimentary mechanical skills

I don't have any performance upgrades as yet but it'll be nice to know the new clutch can handle more power if I go down that route later on.

Has anyone on here used Moonshine Motors near Derby for work on their cars? They've been recommended by as a great place for classic American restoration and maintenance. They're a lot closer to me than any of the Holden specialists.

[Capri_Ghia]

I thought I should conclude this thread.

I took the Monaro to Walkinshaw Performance and had the LS7 clutch + flywheel, slave spigot etc fitted. I now have a nicer clutch and no leak.

The LS7 is definitely a good upgrade, albeit a bit pricey.

It's the first time I've been to WP. Very impressed with their knowledge and service.

[Capri_Ghia]

Yes, WP had all the bits on the shelf so I let them sort it out.

It cost me considerably more than the kit listed above but I wanted them to look over the car anyway. Just as well too as they pointed out a few things I hadn't spotted that needed attention.