88 2.9 clutch issue

[carlson544]

Sorry guys I'm on an Android so don't mind my grammar.
My 88 2.9 clutch loses pressure every day and in the morning I have to fill it and pump the pedal. I can't locate a leak anywhere, any ideas ?

 

[chrwilkins30]

slave cylinder

 

[wrecking-crew]

What Chr said. Pull the rubber inspection plug on the bellhousing and look. If it is wet in there, it is leaking. If you go to fix it, get a clutch kit (Disk, pressure plate, throwout bearing, pilot bearing) and resurface the flywheel too. Less chance you will need to see it for a while.

 

[carlson544]

Yes that plug on the bellhouseing is like pealed off and the vent on the right side constantly drips brake fluid, so i need to pull the tranny?

 

[wrecking-crew]

Yes. You will need to pull the transmission. 1/2" bolts on the bellhousing or should be.
List of parts to get:
Slave Cylinder
Clutch kit (Disk, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, pressure plate) Just do this even if it looks good. Less to go back into for.
Flywheel or just resurface the current one; your choice.
Blind hole puller (for pilot bearing. A lot cleaner and easier than grease)

Warning: Do not depress clutch pedal with clutch line unhooked from the slave/transmission. You WILL ruin your clutch master cylinder. Ask me how I know. Also Ford says not to.

 

[adsm08]

Warning: Do not depress clutch pedal with clutch line unhooked from the slave/transmission. You WILL ruin your clutch master cylinder. Ask me how I know. Also Ford says not to.

How do you know?

 

[wrecking-crew]

I knew you'd ask. Made my clutch pedal spongy after I installed a new clutch. At least I have a good one on my new cab.