I have a 03 Dodge Ram 2500 with a Diesel and 6 speed. When I start the truck the clutch pedal is very soft. I am unable to get the truck into gear without pumping the clutch 20-30 times, then I can shift into gear no problems. I checked the fluid reservoir and it was still pretty full, I topped it off two days ago and it hasn't gone down since then.
What is wrong, and how much am I looking at to have it repaired at my friendly neighboorhood mechanic?
2007-06-20 02:43:03 · 8 answers · asked by hakthir 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like you have air in the hydraulic clutch system.If the fluid is not leaking out of the reservoir you can probably get away with just bleeding the system.You shouldn't be looking at to much money to bleed the air out,just ask who ever is going to do the work to just try and bleed the system first and see if that solves the problem.The only other things that go wrong are leaking slave cylinders,leaking lines,or a bad clutch master cylinder,but then you would be losing brake fluid.Well this should give you some help.
2007-06-20 03:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by T K 32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have air in the lines or a bad master clutch cylinder or slave cylinder. Those are about the only things involved. good luck
2007-06-20 02:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either have air in clutch line or it is bad. Had this happen on a toyota years ago and wound up replacing the clutch system.
2007-06-20 02:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The master pump or the slave pump seals are gone bad.pls get the seals changed.It will cost a few dollars for the seals.
after changing the seals,ensure proper fluid is used.
2007-06-20 02:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by george.m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your slave cylinder is leaking internally.
One hour labor should do it. I would guess the job would be under $200 with parts.
2007-06-20 02:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by Hans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could either be the master or slave is going out on the clutch ..
2007-06-20 02:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by wonderboy n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have an internal hydrolic slave cylinder if brake fluid is coming from the bell housing area . if so it has probably ruptured
2016-04-01 07:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
either master or slave cyl leaking.
2007-06-20 02:48:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋