bossbob
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2nd shop said the same thing, needs a clutch, and trans is making noise. $850 plus parts.
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Always a good idea even if it's not leaking. It's also possible, but I've only seen it a couple of times, that the clutch itself has failed, I did one on a dodge diesel about a month ago, felt like it had no fluid in the clutch system and it made some noise. Customer was worried because it had less than 2000 miles on a tranny rebuild. The pilot bearing desintegrated and so did much of the center of the clutch disk. The pressure plate was bound up released, so there was no resistance in the pedal. Doesn't sound like your issue though. Crazy thing is a lady approaching sixty drove it to the shop float shifting it like a semi truck, shutting it off at stoplights then starting it in gear to take off!While you're in there, replace the rear main crankshaft seal as well.
use a sachs or luk assembly. everyone on here will attest to that.I've decided to put a new clutch in it and run it for as long as I can. It'll probably go another 100k + miles.
Driving it home from the tranny shop, I think I burnt up what little clutch was left, I noticed the release point on the peddle is almost all the way to the top of it's travel point.
Any input on what clutch kit to use or not to use, looking at rockauto, there are several choices.
Thanks again.
LUK Brand.use a sachs or luk assembly. everyone on here will attest to that.
There are adjustable length clutch rods, I have one. FYIThere is no adjustment in the clutch rod
I usually use LUK clutches although I have also used Sachs, Exedy, Brute Force, and most parts store brands too. Nothing bad to say about any of them, LUK seems to be high quality so that's why I use those.I've decided to put a new clutch in it and run it for as long as I can. It'll probably go another 100k + miles.
Driving it home from the tranny shop, I think I burnt up what little clutch was left, I noticed the release point on the peddle is almost all the way to the top of it's travel point.
Any input on what clutch kit to use or not to use, looking at rockauto, there are several choices.
Thanks again.
Is it a factory 87 Ford Ranger clutch rod?There are adjustable length clutch rods, I have one. FYI
I usually use LUK clutches although I have also used Sachs, Exedy, Brute Force, and most parts store brands too. Nothing bad to say about any of them, LUK seems to be high quality so that's why I use those.
Factory one is what I was referring to because there was never any inclination that he would have an after-market one installed.No, aftermarket, I don't know what brand. Came out of a truck I parted out. Factory ones are never adjustable.