94 Ford Ranger Clutch

[mkshootie]

I am having problems with my clutch in my 94 ranger. I have been adding fluid to the clutch resevior for a while now, and a few weeks ago I could not add fluid and I couldn't get into any gear with the clutch pedal. I replaced the master cylinder, and bled the system ( it was tricky to bleed it ). That lasted a couple days and now the clutch is back to its original state. I press all the way to the ground and get no resistance. I have checked for leakesin on the lines and at the tranny housing, but can't see any. Should I replace the slave cylinder? Clutch? Both? Does anybody have an idea how much it would cost to replace the clutch/master cylinder? I am thinking about replacing it myself, but I am not sure how heavy the transmission is going to be when I take it off. Is it a one man job, or do you need two people?

[mkshootie]

UPDATE:
I have replaced the slave cylinder, and the clutch is working fine. I talked to a friend that has a 96 ranger, and he said he had to replace the slave cylinder too. Anyone that is having similar problems might want to look at the slave cylinder.

[kevin23]

So was the trans heavy? Did you need two men? How difficult was it?

[mkshootie]

No it was a one man job, but I had the truck on a lift. If I was doing it on jackstands, I would probalby need two people. I also had a stand to hold the transmission when it came out, so I never held the entire wieght of it.

[rhandwor]

I have done a ranger on jack stands. Use a floor jack under it and slide it back
and lower it. You need help to handle the jack 3 if its a 4wd and you don't pull the back part of the transmission off.
I would suggest both a slave and master and I also would replace the clutch while I was doing the job. It all depends on what you can afford. The master doesn't require pulling the transmission. These are very hard to bleed make sure this isn't your problem.

[vangorderpau]

Originally Posted by mkshootie

I am having problems with my clutch in my 94 ranger. I have been adding fluid to the clutch resevior for a while now, and a few weeks ago I could not add fluid and I couldn't get into any gear with the clutch pedal. I replaced the master cylinder, and bled the system ( it was tricky to bleed it ). That lasted a couple days and now the clutch is back to its original state. I press all the way to the ground and get no resistance. I have checked for leakesin on the lines and at the tranny housing, but can't see any. Should I replace the slave cylinder? Clutch? Both? Does anybody have an idea how much it would cost to replace the clutch/master cylinder? I am thinking about replacing it myself, but I am not sure how heavy the transmission is going to be when I take it off. Is it a one man job, or do you need two people?

I just reviewed your question relating to the cost of replacing the clutch and slave cylinder. I just completed the task with my 1994 Ranger and the total was just under $200 for both items. Your clutch maybe fine and your only problem maybe a leaking slave cylinder, but you have to remove the transmission to get to the cylinder, so it is only smart to replace the clutch while you already have the transmission pulled. It took me about 8 hours to complete the job and I was by myself. Good-luck.