Clutch bleeding problem - 96 4.0L
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Clutch bleeding problem - 96 4.0L
Some time in the past, some air entered the clutch hydraulic line as a result of low fluid in the slave reservoir (I think that the slave cylinder had a bad seal). I've attempted to bleed the clutch without success. I've bled clutches and brakes on other vehicles without any problems, but something is causing a problem for my Ranger. When I loosen the bleeder valve during the bleed process, I get no fluid out of the valve; I end up with some fluid leaking out of the bell housing. I've always had the rubber cap over the bleed valve so as to keep dirt out. And, yes, I removed the rubber cap before bleeding.
I have followed the procedure as outlined in the manual. I did have the clutch replaced on this vehicle 9 years ago with only 300 miles on the truck due to a shift chatter problem that turned out to be a bad flywheel, but, first then replaced the clutch. I guess something could have happened then?
Anyway, any suggestions on how to go about remedying this problem?
Thanks.
Jim
I have followed the procedure as outlined in the manual. I did have the clutch replaced on this vehicle 9 years ago with only 300 miles on the truck due to a shift chatter problem that turned out to be a bad flywheel, but, first then replaced the clutch. I guess something could have happened then?
Anyway, any suggestions on how to go about remedying this problem?
Thanks.
Jim
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Just a guess, but I think your slave cylinder has the seal out. If it has leaked it out to the point of allowing air in, and now you can't bleed it. I would guess that the slave cylinder either needs to be rebuilt or replaced. The only way I know of to do this is to pull the transmission out to get to it.
You didn't say if you could still drive it. Best guess without seeing or driving it.
You didn't say if you could still drive it. Best guess without seeing or driving it.
