clutch problems need help fast
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clutch problems need help fast
today i replaced my clutch with a performance clutch. after the mechanic was done, he test drove it and said that the slave cyl. might be going out because the only way to get it in Reverse is to turn off the engine and put it in reverse the restart it and back up. sometimes you have to pump the clutch to get it to change gears. i need to know what the problem is because this is supposed to be my daily driver and now, the only way to take off is by burning the tires because it is very touchy. i checked the fluid and every thing is fine. the is a 1989 2.3L with a four speed overdrive tranny. it has tires on it that are size 235-75R15 which are huge for a 2WD ranger... but something isn't right and i needc to know what it is so i can fix it b4 i go through tires faster than gas
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he replaced everything but the slave... so coming to this conclusion that means that the i need a new slave... how much does a new slave cyl cost to fix? and does anyone know a link to a site that would have one?
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You have to remove the transmission again to replace the slave.
I wouldn't go back to him.. I don't know many mechanics who will replace a clutch without doing the slave also...
It's also possible he got some air in there when he had the line loose while the transmission was out. It can be bled without transmission removal... although bleeding these can sometime be a #^&@&!
I wouldn't go back to him.. I don't know many mechanics who will replace a clutch without doing the slave also...
It's also possible he got some air in there when he had the line loose while the transmission was out. It can be bled without transmission removal... although bleeding these can sometime be a #^&@&!
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well i was there helping him the whole time because i figured i could learn a thing or two... and i did, so i think i could drop the tranny if i have to. but how much will a slave cylinder cost to replace? could it be the cause of my clutch going out in the first place?
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I'ts always a good idea to replace it when you install a new clutch, if
you have a problem later on, the trans must come down again and that
sucks, do this first: take the tran plug and conect one of those hand
held vacuum pump, fill it up w/ brake fluid dot 3 I think ??, and
just bleed it same way you do the brake master cylinder, make sure
don't run out keep it full, try it and see what happen??
if the problem still, the slave cylinder must be leaking, and you got no
other choice than replace it, cost about $70+ installation labor a
rebuilt one.
PS: did you replace the pressure plate???
you have a problem later on, the trans must come down again and that
sucks, do this first: take the tran plug and conect one of those hand
held vacuum pump, fill it up w/ brake fluid dot 3 I think ??, and
just bleed it same way you do the brake master cylinder, make sure
don't run out keep it full, try it and see what happen??
if the problem still, the slave cylinder must be leaking, and you got no
other choice than replace it, cost about $70+ installation labor a
rebuilt one.
PS: did you replace the pressure plate???
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ya, pressure plate, t/o bearint pilot bearing, friction plate and it is a performance clutch... i think it is a thrush. but anywho, other than the major slippage it worked just fine b4 the install and now it doesn't. but i have noticed it works better when warmed up and idled down. could this be caused by having the stiffer clutch?
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Bleed the clutch. I'd bet you got some air in there when the transmission was out. As said before it can be really hard to get all the air out. It took me several times to remove all the air from mine. It might be that when it gets warm, the fluid compresses the air in the line and that is why it seems to work better.
Mine did exactly that until I got all the air out. I'd bleed it, drive it a day or so, then repeat. Repeat until it works correctly.
Mine did exactly that until I got all the air out. I'd bleed it, drive it a day or so, then repeat. Repeat until it works correctly.