do it your self, it took me 35 min to swap my tranny and put in a new clutch with out a lift or air tools. its really easy to do, the tranny is really small and light and every thing is easily accessable. but if you really want to pay someone to do it, it will prolly cost you around $600-$700 including a new clutch.
Mine is a cable clutch so there is no slave cylinder. But if yours is a hydraulic clutch then it should be located on the firewall on the driver side close to the master cylinder.
If you just replaced the clutch and pressure plate, the only "little rod" I can think of is in the slave cylinder. It is what pushes the fork in to disengage the clutch. If you did not put it in, you should not be able to shift or engage the clutch. The slave cylinder should blow out the seal when you step on the clutch pedal. The rod is about the diameter of a pencil and 2 inches long more or less?
Its has a bushing and should be replaced everything the clutch is being replaced, as a set!
Maybe "throw-out" bearing Should have been replaced w/clutch
Check for vacuum leaks on the intake manifold and verify the operation of the EGR valve.
Mitsubishi says every 60,000 miles it should be replaced.
At least the slave cylinder. The clutch master cylinder can be replaced at any time.
check 3si.org or stealth316.com -- should be there. good luck!
about every 2 years
Installed incorrectly, driver who rides the clutch, clutch out of adjustment, weak pressure plate, that should have been replaced along with the clutch.
I have a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, and my mechanic said it should be replaced every 50,000 to 60,000 miles.
Could be a long list of things; Noisy when clutch pressed Pulsating pedal with engine running Difficult to ingage gears Slipping clutch or harsh vibrations The thrust bearing, and fork, should be replaced when the clutch is replaced. Bearing Slide and Fly wheel should be inspected and replaced if need be.