find it hard to put into gear most days

2003 FORD RANGER
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FDANTIGNAC
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I recently purchased this little truck and find it hard to put into gear most days, I have had it checked by two different places one stated I need a new clutch and the other said they found nothing wrong. I have driven manual transmissions my whole life and something is'nt engaging/disengaging. What could it be or where else should I look? Thanks
Aug 2, 2008 at 4:39 AM
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MASTER TECH
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Probably has some air in the hydraulic clutch pedal system. Maybe the previous owner let the fluid level get very low getting a little air into the hose/slave cylinder.

You can bleed the air with a helper or you can get a bleeder pump and follow the instructions that comes with the pump.

With a helper depressing the clutch pedal, open the bleeder on the slave cylinder for a second or so. Tighten the bleeder and have the helper let off the pedal. Be sure to check the fluid level, then repeat the above several times until you no longer get any air from the bleeder.
May 3, 2021 at 2:16 PM