Ranger 2000 shifting gears problems in warm and cold conditions

[cguerra]

Hi, I’m trying to look for some information on a few problems with my clutch system on certain situations in my Ranger 2000 XLT, 4Cyl., 5Spd.

If I drive for a while in a stop and go high traffic commute for 30-45 minutes I’m starting to have problems shifting into 1st gear, I need to double pump and press all the way to the bottom or press hard the shifting stick to be able to engage, the problem will get worse as time passes, if I get out of the stop and go traffic and drive in a highway at normal speed the problem goes away even in the next stop light, seems like the problem is when the clutch system gets extremely warm during a long period of time.

The other problem I start experiencing is in a cold condition, I will notice small difficulty shifting any gear, after driving for a while the problem goes away.

I checked the fluid level and is normal, also no sign of leakage.

Any ideas what could be the problem, a Master or Slave cylinder maybe?

Regards

 

[Ranger Al]

I have the same truck, but different engine. Its seem that the slave cylinder is not pushing the clutch all the way out. I've tried bleeding it when it is hot and it does help. As for shifting while in motion, I've learned clutchless shifting. I know how it feel to fumble trying to get the truck in gear when the light turned green. But try bleeding it when the truck is HOT or after driving. Liquid expanded when it get hot, but who know...

If you figure out anything else, I would love to know too.

Al

 

[cguerra]

I consult with a friend of mine that is a mechanic and at the same time I sent a message to clutchcityonline.com explaining the problem and both of them gave me the same answer; the master cylinder is starting to fail, they both said the reason is that the system is losing pressure and that is related to the master cylinder, if the slave was the problem I should see oil leaks in the ground, etc.

Supposedly is better to change both cylinders but I should start with the master and see if that fixes the problem and if not then change the slave cylinder

I'll report what was the outcome after changing the Master cylinder

 

[RangerX]

Replacing the master is WAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY easier than replacing the slave! I'll be interested to see if a new master helps, as I've had shifting issues for years and never thought about a new master, I just didn't want to drop the trans again to redo the slave.

 

[Ranger Al]

Same here, Keep me away from the SLAVE, will do MASTER any day!