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Jun 22, 2008 | 08:05 AM

IceboxFX

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5-speed clutch problem

hey guys, i'm thinking about picking up a 1990 ranger 2wd 5-speed for cheap. The problem it has is that the clutch will not engage when you press the petal. the petal goes down like its not connected to anything. does anyone have an idea as to what would cause this problem?

thanks,
brian

Jun 22, 2008 | 10:29 AM

Hank85713

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bad master cylinder, bad slave cylinder or both, could also be that the clutch rod is not connected (doubtful). Whatever you are probably looking to R&R the system, about $400 if you have tools etc and do yourself, and lots more if its taken to a shop.

depends how much they are asking and exactly how bad you want it. If its free its a deal.

Jun 22, 2008 | 11:31 AM

Pablo-UA

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first of all be sure there is fluid in reservouar, no leaks... Try to bleed first. sometimes it helps... MC failes rarelly, but easy to replace. SC is inside bellhousing. to replace you are to drop tranny.

Jun 22, 2008 | 02:16 PM

Hypoid

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X2 on bleeding the clutch.

I thought clutch was next on my new/old '96. I bled the clutch system, got black fluid out. So far, so good.

Jun 22, 2008 | 06:03 PM

IceboxFX

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ok thanks guys. he wants 300 for the truck. so if its not gonna cost me alot in parts ill go for it. i would be doin all the work my self. hopefully its just low on fluid or needs to be bled.

Jun 22, 2008 | 09:21 PM

bazzman1953

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For that price I would take the gamble. Hope that is the problem... good luck.

Jun 22, 2008 | 10:02 PM

Hank85713

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OK so since you can do the work, I would recommend if you need to pull the tranny to go ahead and replace all the components as it is a PIA to change like the slave after you do everythging. as I said above around 3-400$ at autozone for all parts lifetime guarantee. They have stood behind it while I had my stuff out for other problems. besure to plug the shift rails with new metal plugs these are a weak link in these transmission. the plastic ones dry out and leak the fluid by.