Posted by: hank on March 11, 100 at 00:05:06:

In Reply to: Re: 93 Ford Ranger Clutch fluid Posted by: Bob Q on March 10, 100 at 06:23:58:

: : This may seem like a simple question, but here it is: the shifter in my 93 Ford Ranger Pickup is becoming increasingly difficult to shift, I recently put in DOT 3 brake fluid in the cylinder, but it has continued to be difficult to shift gears. Is DOT 3 the same thing as manuel clutch fluid, or is it a sign of a more serious problem. Thanks.

: Yes,you put the right stuff in. If you had to add a lot,you may need to bleed the system. The bleeder is on the slave cylinder. Bleed it just like you would brakes.

: If you find no evidence of leaking from the master cylinder down,check under the dash where the clutch pedal goes into the cylinder. That's a favorite spot to leak. I just replaced mine.

: Then again,your clutch could be going. Try bleeding first and see how it goes.

Answer: I agree with what bob has to say .Sounds likely to me .
Hank

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: : : This may seem like a simple question, but here it is: the shifter in my 93 Ford Ranger Pickup is becoming increasingly difficult to shift, I recently put in DOT 3 brake fluid in the cylinder, but it has continued to be difficult to shift gears. Is DOT 3 the same thing as manuel clutch fluid, or is it a sign of a more serious problem. Thanks. : : Yes,you put the right stuff in. If you had to add a lot,you may need to bleed the system. The bleeder is on the slave cylinder. Bleed it just like you would brakes. : : If you find no evidence of leaking from the master cylinder down,check under the dash where the clutch pedal goes into the cylinder. That's a favorite spot to leak. I just replaced mine. : : Then again,your clutch could be going. Try bleeding first and see how it goes. : Answer: I agree with what bob has to say .Sounds likely to me . : Hank

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