ocskipper Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I am losing all my clutch fluid very fast. I was up in Wrightwood for the weekend and hasd to fill it up about every 15 miles or so if I wasnt cruising the highway just to get home. I figure its either a bad master or slave. I have an 87' 2.5 TBI 2wd. I am pretty sure the slave is internal, how hard are they to swap? It is pouring rain so I havent had a chance to get under the truck and check the bell for fluid yet. Any other idead or words to the wise? Thanks. -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 1989 MJ Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If your clutch is internal, you will have to drop the tramsmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocskipper Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Is that pretty staight forwsrd for a novice? I thought it was like 12 bolts and some fluid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocskipper Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Is that pretty staight forward for a novice? I thought it was like 12 bolts and some fluid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 make sure it isnt leaking out of the master all over your fuse block... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocskipper Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 ok thanks, I am having some minor electircal issues. My brake lights keep going bad. I blow the fuse within a day of putting a brand new one in but I thought that might be a bad ground. I will check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 1989 MJ Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I came forward the same problem in october. No inside firewall leak from the master cylinder. A lot of oil dripping from the bell housing. My problem was an exploder slave cylinder. I have to fill up the reservoir every 3-4 hours We dropped the tranny and changed the cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocskipper Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 How long did the swap take you? Recomended for a novice with basic hand tools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Keep in mind that a leak like that could also be the rubber section of the line between the (clutch) master cylinder and the slave cylinder. Even if your leak is the slave, that hose is now 22 years old and has a lot of miles and a lot of time on it. Replace it now, when doing the slave. Otherwise, you'll be like me -- ALL new clutch, master cylinder, and slave cylinder -- 100 miles from home on an Interstate toll highway, with NO clutch. Whatever part it is -- master, slave, or hose -- be sure to use genuine Jeep parts. For whatever reason, aftermarket clutch and slave cylinders seem to have a life expectancy not better than about 6 months. This is one place where it is definitely worthwhile spending the extra coin for the genuine parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldred87 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 How long did the swap take you? Recomended for a novice with basic hand tools? I had to replace the slave cylinder and i did it in my driveway just with some jack stands and a tranny jack and if u have a good mechanics tool set u should be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 1989 MJ Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 If your are lucky, your leak is outside the transmission. My truck is 4x4: -To drop the transmission 3hres (2 guys) - To rebuild it about 2 hres New parts - New bearing - New Clutch - New Slave - New Hose - Transmission from a Cherokee (1990) - DOT 5.0 - New master cylinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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