Slipping problem after clutch replacement

[nolikepoop]

Hi.

I had a new clutch put in my 95.5 Passport about 6 weeks ago. Since then, I have been back to the shop twice as the clutch pedal engagement slowly moves further out on the pedal. It only requires pushing it in about 1/2 inch before clutch engages. Eventually, the clutch begins slipping again just like before they replaced it. Each time I have taken it in, they bleed the clutch again and it is fine for a week or so, before the process starts over again. I just picked it up yesterday, and I can already feel the ratio moving back again.

Could this be a bad master/slave cylinder? Are they just bleeding it improperly?

This is my first hydraulic, so any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Cat Fuzz]

Gotta be a bad hydraulic cylinder. I'd switch shops if no one there can figure that out.

[nolikepoop]

Strange. For the last few days (it was bled again last week) I have been watching the hydraulic fluid level - no change. Now, after driving around town awhile, clutch slips again.

Could there be a seal bad somewhere? I thought I might be losing hydraulic fluid. I'd like to try to bleed it myself now and see if I can get the ratio lower on the pedal. Is there a valve on the cylinder?

Thanks

[Cat Fuzz]

Bleeding the system over and over will not solve your problem. Something is obviously wrong. Either the clutch master cylinder or the slave cylinder are bad.