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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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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?
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I would first try changing the fluid.
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I am going that route first. I really hope it helps.
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There is no definate cure for this problem other than installing an aftermarket clutch.
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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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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!!!
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