Losing tranny fluid...
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Losing tranny fluid...
Hello All,
I've got a '93 XLT with a 4.9L with a manual transmission. Great running truck, although as of late, I've been having to top off the tranny master cylinder every 2-3 weeks or so. The clutch starts to go a little soft, so I know to top it off. I'm guessing the slave cylinder is on its way out. There doesn't seem to be a leak anywhere else. Is it possible for the slave cylinder to be leaking slowly?? I would think, because it's inside the bell housing, that it would inevitably cause big problems if it decides to fail big time. I've got a date with my father-in-law to change the slave cylinder come spring time. Should I do this sooner than that?? Are there any other possibilities as to where the leak is??
Thank you all in advance!!
I've got a '93 XLT with a 4.9L with a manual transmission. Great running truck, although as of late, I've been having to top off the tranny master cylinder every 2-3 weeks or so. The clutch starts to go a little soft, so I know to top it off. I'm guessing the slave cylinder is on its way out. There doesn't seem to be a leak anywhere else. Is it possible for the slave cylinder to be leaking slowly?? I would think, because it's inside the bell housing, that it would inevitably cause big problems if it decides to fail big time. I've got a date with my father-in-law to change the slave cylinder come spring time. Should I do this sooner than that?? Are there any other possibilities as to where the leak is??
Thank you all in advance!!
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From: Lexington Mo
Slavr Cyl
Sorry you haven't heard from anybody yet on you're hidrolic clutch leak.
If you are having to add fluid every few day's it's a slow leak. But the resevour dosen't hold much.
If you are wanting to check for leaks. Make sure the system is full of fluid. If you can find a dry spot to park the truck do so then pump the clutch pedal and look under the truck. This sounds like a slow leak. May be hard to find....
Sooner is better on replacing though. I would think that the leak would be most likely in the cylnder in the transmission. Could wipe the bottom of bell housing and watch for a drip to come out from the bottom.
The Hydrolic clitch in the bell housing is a pain in the butt to change. But you'll need it.
Bob
If you are having to add fluid every few day's it's a slow leak. But the resevour dosen't hold much.
If you are wanting to check for leaks. Make sure the system is full of fluid. If you can find a dry spot to park the truck do so then pump the clutch pedal and look under the truck. This sounds like a slow leak. May be hard to find....
Sooner is better on replacing though. I would think that the leak would be most likely in the cylnder in the transmission. Could wipe the bottom of bell housing and watch for a drip to come out from the bottom.
The Hydrolic clitch in the bell housing is a pain in the butt to change. But you'll need it.
Bob
