Archived Clutch transmission issue??

[aaronisbad]

Hey all, I have a 99 ram 3500 5sp 4x4. The truck had its clutch replaced at 150K it now has around 188K on it. Today while sitting at a stop light the truck began lurching while it was in gear. Clutch pedal was to the floor, and it started pulling. I barely was able to get the ignition shutoff before I ran into the vehicle in front of me. I could not pull it out of gear to save my life. All the way home I could feel something diff. in the clutch pedal, kinda like it was engaging the clutch on the floor. Sorry for asking this here in the 911 section but I am suppose to be heading out of town tomorrow morning. And if possible I need to fix it tonight. I did smell something burning during my ride home (unsure what it was) I checked the clutch resevoir when I got home and it was full. No new leaks on the ground that I could see. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[pwerwagn]

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I work with a guy who has a 98. 5 who recently had the exact same problem (except he ran into his house!). It turned out to be the entire clutch hydraulic system (I guess you have to replace the whole thing). He did not hav any leaks also, I guess either the master cylinder or the slave stopped working and leaked by. hope this helps.

 

[aaronisbad]

Thanks for the reply, turns out I do need to replace the master and slave. The poor mechanic took my truck for a test drive, as were pulling out of the parking lot he say "feels ok to me" two seconds later the truck is bucking and hes turning white as a ghost LOL poor guy. The bad part... ... they quoted $130 for both parts but couldnt find anybody in town that stocks them. They call me later with the last kit in town for $320 UGGGGGGHHHHHH. Guess I will wait till monday to head out of town.