Clutch trouble
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Clutch trouble
HI
I have a 91 ford explorer XL with manual transmission. I had the clutch replaced by the dealer around this time last year. I am starting to experience the same systems, difficulty shifting into and out of 1st and 2nd gears. Is it possible that the new clutch is going out or is this a symptom of something worse?
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Marco
I have a 91 ford explorer XL with manual transmission. I had the clutch replaced by the dealer around this time last year. I am starting to experience the same systems, difficulty shifting into and out of 1st and 2nd gears. Is it possible that the new clutch is going out or is this a symptom of something worse?
Thanks
Marco
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Clutch trouble
By difficulty shifting I assume that you mean the clutch is not releasing fully resulting in grinding gears when shifting?
If so I would think your problem is in the clutch release slave cylinder. There is a bleeder valve on the cylinder to release any air that may have been left in the system. Try bleeding the slave cylinder and see if that helps.
Dialtone
If so I would think your problem is in the clutch release slave cylinder. There is a bleeder valve on the cylinder to release any air that may have been left in the system. Try bleeding the slave cylinder and see if that helps.
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Clutch trouble
No, it's not grinding. I'll have the clutch fully engaged and try to shift into 1st and it feels like it's hitting something and it won't go into gear. It takes about two to three tries to get it in gear. Then shifting out of first it feels like their is some resistance. But I'll try bleeding the cylinder to see if it helps any.
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Marco
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Marco
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Clutch trouble
I've got the same trouble on my 91 XLT. I had the clutch replaced two years ago and usually takes some wiggle to get into and out of 1st and 2nd. I've noticed some oil around where the tranny and block are joined and I've begun to wonder if the slave cylinder isn't leaking. I really don't want to pay for another clutch, and you probably don't either. Also, the guy who fixed my clutch last time noticed that my "wiggling" had screwed up the second gear synchronizer.
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Clutch trouble
I have significantly improved the shifting difficulties on both my 91 explorer 5 speed, and my 92 and 96 mustang gt's by changing the transmission fluid. The symptoms don't disappear immediately, but over a few days things seem to loosen up and get back to normal.
It's a cheap and easy fix if it works.
Winford
It's a cheap and easy fix if it works.
Winford
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