Q: Clutch problem
Ok I hired a mobile mechanic to replace all my freeze plugs once he got everything finished and everything such as drive shaft transmission exhaust pipe all put back into place there was no more leaks but when I pressed in my clutch to start the truck the little bar that connects to the clutch pedal into the clutch Reservoir broke I went and got another piece installed it it got bled my clutch did it once again he's trying to tell me my slave cylinder is bad which before all these freeze plugs without the truck drove like a champion no signs of anything what could this issue be
My car has 250000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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