94 ranger clutch problem

[butterfingers]

I have a 94 ranger 4x4 with a 5 speed standard tranny. This winter I had a problem where I could push my clutch pedal all the way to the floor and it wouldnt go into first or reverse because the clutch was engaged just enough to spin the gears. I took it back to where I bought it and they blead the clutch and whala just like new. Then over time it started taking on the floor again and it was doing the same thing. I took it back and they blead it again and whala like new. Now it is going down again and they said if it did it just gets more expensive from there. There was something about the part that pushes the piece that pushes the throw out bearing might be bad. Anyone got any ideas on what this pesky problemo could be. Thanks

[Mac626]

If bleeding it fixed the problem, then it is sucking air somewhere. I'd thoroughly check the line and reservoir before replacing that part, but they may be right.

[butterfingers]

could the resivour having too much fluid in it do anything?

[Mac626]

Originally Posted by butterfingers

could the resivour having too much fluid in it do anything?

I honestly don't know. I know you are not supposed to overfill them, but I've never heard the reasoning behind it. I always assumed it was to prevent spillage.

[Yeldarb43]

I had the same problem and so did a lot of people here when the weather got cold. I'd bet the cold weather caused a leak in the system somewhere. You can try just replacing the clutch master cylendar. I had to replace the slave cylinder to get it working right. At that point thought you may as well replace the clutch assemble and the pilot bearing too. There's no point in taking the tranny off and leaving the old parts there.

[fordtrucksonly]

Originally Posted by Yeldarb43

I had the same problem and so did a lot of people here when the weather got cold. I'd bet the cold weather caused a leak in the system somewhere. You can try just replacing the clutch master cylendar. I had to replace the slave cylinder to get it working right. At that point thought you may as well replace the clutch assemble and the pilot bearing too. There's no point in taking the tranny off and leaving the old parts there.

yeah i had to replace my clutch master cylinder because mine would grind going into 1st every now and then.. quick fix.

[butterfingers]

I talked to the garage and they didnt seem to think it was the slave cylinder since it wasnt leaking fluid and they said it would slip the clutch eventually if it was the slave leaking fluid. So should I go ahead and put in a master cylinder? I kinda want to get it right cause the parts are kinda pricey, is there any way to be sure what it is??? Thanks