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Apr 6, 2008 | 03:28 PM

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clutch question

I am having some clutch pedal issues. When upshifting around 6000rpm my clutch pedal is staying on the floor. I can pull the pedal back up and wait a few seconds or so and I have a pedal again. I drives fine at lower rpm shifts. I checked the fluid and it is pretty black. I thought about bleeding it but I think I might just go ahead and change the clutch master cylinder since the fluid is so nasty. I am thinking that it is leaking internally past an O-ring??? Any thoughts from anyone?
Chris

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Apr 6, 2008 | 03:47 PM

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I would first try changing the fluid.

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Apr 6, 2008 | 08:07 PM

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I am going that route first. I really hope it helps.
Chris

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Apr 7, 2008 | 11:51 AM

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There is no definate cure for this problem other than installing an aftermarket clutch.

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Apr 7, 2008 | 12:04 PM

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Check out this link from Ranger. It should help you with your clutch pedal woes.

http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html

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Apr 7, 2008 | 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by '00FRC

Check out this link from Ranger. It should help you with your clutch pedal woes.

http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html

I found this link last night on the forum going to try for sure!! My fluid is BLACK!!!
Chris

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