Using a pressure bleeder on clutch system?
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Using a pressure bleeder on clutch system?
Just picked up a 2003 Ranger XL 2.3L and notice that I get a little grinding every now and then when shifting into 1st gear. The clutch was replaced 3 years ago according to the PO but had no clue as to how long it's been since the clutch was bled.
I've used my Motive pressure bleeder numerous times in the past on brakes with much success but I've never used it on the clutch. I've used vacuum bleeders as well but it's always a 50/50 success rate with that. The pressure bleeder just works much better for me.
Has anyone ever used a pressure bleeder on a clutch and if so do you have any tips like still needing to tip the master cylinder end up to release any potentially trapped air bubbles?
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I've used my Motive pressure bleeder numerous times in the past on brakes with much success but I've never used it on the clutch. I've used vacuum bleeders as well but it's always a 50/50 success rate with that. The pressure bleeder just works much better for me.
Has anyone ever used a pressure bleeder on a clutch and if so do you have any tips like still needing to tip the master cylinder end up to release any potentially trapped air bubbles?
Thanks!
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If you just picked it up, I'm guessing that the tranny fluid has never been replaced. Most people don't (true of other fluids as well). I would change the tranny fluid, if you haven't already done so.
The first thing I do when I buy a used car is catch it up on the maintenance that it hasn't gotten.
I've never used a pressure bleeder, although I've thought about it. I don't think my kit has an adapter for the clutch reservoir. If you try it, post back with results.
The first thing I do when I buy a used car is catch it up on the maintenance that it hasn't gotten.
I've never used a pressure bleeder, although I've thought about it. I don't think my kit has an adapter for the clutch reservoir. If you try it, post back with results.
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Thanks Mikeman.
Catching up on the maintenance is exactly what I'm doing. Just finished replacing the sway bar links (neither links had bushings on them any more) and the sway bar bushings (completely shot) last night. Next up is shocks as all of them have shrunken, dried up rubber bushings and make quite the racket.
Yeah, I think I'll do the transmission oil next along with checking out the brakes. I believe the 5-spd manual takes Mercon ATF? That's not Mercon V right, just plain Mercon ATF?
Catching up on the maintenance is exactly what I'm doing. Just finished replacing the sway bar links (neither links had bushings on them any more) and the sway bar bushings (completely shot) last night. Next up is shocks as all of them have shrunken, dried up rubber bushings and make quite the racket.
Yeah, I think I'll do the transmission oil next along with checking out the brakes. I believe the 5-spd manual takes Mercon ATF? That's not Mercon V right, just plain Mercon ATF?
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If you're catching up on maintenance, you should go here and get an owner manual: https://owner.ford.com/tools/account...h-results.html
It will have the specs for all the fluids you're changing.
It will have the specs for all the fluids you're changing.
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Mercon V is a replacement for everything Mercon.
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