Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 2001 Clutch Question

[MAleshire]

My brother-in-law has a stock 2001 with a manual transmission. The clutch is not disengaging when the pedal is pushed in. I'm wondering if this year truck has a hydraulic clutch, and if so, is it a sealed unit, or can you add fluid? Is this a symptom of something simple (needing fluid or an adjustment), or something major, like needing a new clutch.



Thx, Skip

 

[jgillott]

Yes, the '01 has a hydraulic clutch. The reservoir is on the drivers side firewall near the top. Start checking with the basics, check the fluid level, look for leaks in the system, check the slave cylinder, etc. and go from there.

 

[Bob Cochran]

I had this problem and it started slowly and got worse. I had a leak but the fluid did not go down that much. I would say most here got a replacement master slave hydraulics from South Bend, I did and happy with it.

 

[CAPTPHIL]

If the reservoir is full. There is a high probability it is the pilot bearing if he has over 75000mi. on it.
Good Luck Capt Phil