Clutch issues

Tiny
RUBY ROMO
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
  • 0.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 195,600 MILES
My vehicle listed above was converted to a manual transmission by previous owner. I was driving on a highway one day and it slowed down on me and would not change gears.I was told it was the clutch. So I not only had the clutch replaced I also had the slave and master cylinders replaced. Now it still will not catch gears and has a slight grinding noise when I try to switch gears. My question is, does the 4×4 connection have anything to do with my problem? How about the transfer case?
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 9:57 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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The description sounds like the clutch is dragging or more likely the pilot bearing is failing. Both would keep the input shaft moving while you try to shift. It is also possible that the synchronizers are worn inside the transmission and causing the gear clash.
Hard to tell which without actually hearing it shift.
The transfer case should make no difference. The parts that are spinning in it and the transmission should all move together if the vehicle is in motion.
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 10:23 AM
Tiny
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I have a guy working on it right now, but still no change. When I shift gears and slowly let go of the clutch the slight grinding noise begins and the car will not move. The more I let go of the clutch the louder the noise.
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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Okay, that sounds more like the transmission output shaft or internal transmission damage. Which issue it is will be seen once the transmission is checked.
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 1:56 PM
Tiny
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Well turns out it was an issue with the transfer case. Got it repaired. The only issue now is when I shift gears I have to do so very quickly? Clutch feels great.N its idling a lil high. What could be causing this? Thank you guys !
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 9:03 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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Idling high is a common sign of a vacuum leak. Look for a cracked or loose hose. That would raise the idle speed.
What happens if you shift slowly? Grinding?
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 10:24 PM
Tiny
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Well if I shift gears slower it just revs. Up. No grinding. The time limit in between changing gears sounds like I need to change gears almost immediately.
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 10:46 PM
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STEVE W.
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OK that sounds like a vacuum leak. It will let un-metered air through which raises the engines rpms just like you would if you held the throttle open. Look for a cracked or loose line. It's possible one was knocked loose during the recent repairs. On most newer vehicles even a small leak will cause issues.
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Friday, August 4th, 2017 AT 7:07 AM

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