What Did You Do To Your 2ND GEN RAM Today?
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I didn't even realize what it was, or what the switch was for, until I had own the truck for two weeks. Of course, I bought it in february.... so, not like I am opening the windows a lot that time of year.
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And.......my third clutch hydraulic kit is starting to squeak and get gritty. What the hell?
Why would the pedal be perfectly buttery smooth for two weeks and then slowly start wearing out? If the clutch was bad, wouldn't it show right away?
UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this is getting so frustrating. You fix something. It's not fixed. You fix it again. It's not fixed.
I can't afford another vehicle!
Why would the pedal be perfectly buttery smooth for two weeks and then slowly start wearing out? If the clutch was bad, wouldn't it show right away?
UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this is getting so frustrating. You fix something. It's not fixed. You fix it again. It's not fixed.
I can't afford another vehicle!
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I don't know! It's in the stock location.
I have to believe it's the clutch itself. Here's what I know:
1. Sachs 12" clutch installed year and a half ago
2. Original pedal started squeaking bad for a over a year (the kind of embarrassing creak from old vehicles)
3. Replaced hydraulics in Sept - buttery smooth and quiet (fixed!)
4. 2nd kit started squeaking / creaking within a few weeks getting so rough and catchy I basically popped it each time
5. 3rd kit installed two weeks ago - buttery smooth and quiet (fixed again!)
6. 3rd kit starting to creak and get rough
Maybe the 12" updated clutch is too hard on the slave? But it's the same kit for HDs that use much stronger clutches! ARGGG
I have to believe it's the clutch itself. Here's what I know:
1. Sachs 12" clutch installed year and a half ago
2. Original pedal started squeaking bad for a over a year (the kind of embarrassing creak from old vehicles)
3. Replaced hydraulics in Sept - buttery smooth and quiet (fixed!)
4. 2nd kit started squeaking / creaking within a few weeks getting so rough and catchy I basically popped it each time
5. 3rd kit installed two weeks ago - buttery smooth and quiet (fixed again!)
6. 3rd kit starting to creak and get rough
Maybe the 12" updated clutch is too hard on the slave? But it's the same kit for HDs that use much stronger clutches! ARGGG
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First kit sounded low like the slave or clutch area.
Second kit was right at the master (firewall). I lubed and checked everything. It's not the pedal or linkage.
Third kit is sounding at the master again.
I don't mind fixing things if they're actually fixed. What's getting so frustrating on my truck is having to do the same repairs over and over and over. Just for kicks, I look online at used trucks once in a while. Just found a cherry and I mean cherry 06 PW with manual! Holy crap is that tempting.
Second kit was right at the master (firewall). I lubed and checked everything. It's not the pedal or linkage.
Third kit is sounding at the master again.
I don't mind fixing things if they're actually fixed. What's getting so frustrating on my truck is having to do the same repairs over and over and over. Just for kicks, I look online at used trucks once in a while. Just found a cherry and I mean cherry 06 PW with manual! Holy crap is that tempting.
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First kit sounded low like the slave or clutch area.
Second kit was right at the master (firewall). I lubed and checked everything. It's not the pedal or linkage.
Third kit is sounding at the master again.
I don't mind fixing things if they're actually fixed. What's getting so frustrating on my truck is having to do the same repairs over and over and over. Just for kicks, I look online at used trucks once in a while. Just found a cherry and I mean cherry 06 PW with manual! Holy crap is that tempting.
Second kit was right at the master (firewall). I lubed and checked everything. It's not the pedal or linkage.
Third kit is sounding at the master again.
I don't mind fixing things if they're actually fixed. What's getting so frustrating on my truck is having to do the same repairs over and over and over. Just for kicks, I look online at used trucks once in a while. Just found a cherry and I mean cherry 06 PW with manual! Holy crap is that tempting.
I would seriously consider warranty returning the current master/slave set, get your money back, and then spend a bit more (a lot more?) for a better quality version...... Three of the exact same failures just isn't kosher. Any reviews on the part mention anything of that nature?
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Yeah, I can see how that might be. No auto trans issues, ever..... newer.... more power...... etc, etc, etc.....
I would seriously consider warranty returning the current master/slave set, get your money back, and then spend a bit more (a lot more?) for a better quality version...... Three of the exact same failures just isn't kosher. Any reviews on the part mention anything of that nature?
I would seriously consider warranty returning the current master/slave set, get your money back, and then spend a bit more (a lot more?) for a better quality version...... Three of the exact same failures just isn't kosher. Any reviews on the part mention anything of that nature?
I use only the OEM Sachs kit. It is identical to the original kit. I don't want to try cheaper quality. What could be better than OEM? It's gotta be the clutch causing it but how? Are the fingers too stiff that it wears out three hydraulics? No noise, grinding, slipping, etc. from clutch. It engages perfectly. I just don't get it.