cold weather issue?

[eric]

Hello All,

I have a 2001 2.3 liter 5 speed ranger. The transmission is not syncronized so its always been a bit difficult especially in cold weather to switch gears.

I recently had a new slave cylinder put in as well as the line going to master cylinder. Thsi was about 10 months ago and everything was fine.

Recently, when I press the clutch at say 3000 rpms , it takes a moment for the rpms to slow down enough so I can switch gears. Also, when I am at a red light or stop sign in 2nd gear with clutch pressed in at idle, the rpms drop and the engine stall. It does not stay at idle.

I checked the reservior and its full so no leaks. It does get a little better on warmer days and if I have been doing stop and go traffic. But when I go 30 miles on highway and then onto exit ramp, same issue. Its very tough switching gears and if I have to idle , it stalls.

When I pump clutch 20-30 times , I do have some success. Should I pump clutch with engine on or off.?

Also, what could this issue be?

Thanks in advance

 

[cocoasranger]

Check your trans for the correct fluid. Also, the clutch master or slave may have an internal leak which would not result in fluid loss. There also may be some air in the system.