1988 Jeep Wrangler w/2001 2.5L and bellhousing clutch s


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1988 Jeep Wrangler w/2001 2.5L and bellhousing clutch slave problem

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loc4xchamp
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Jan 18, 2007, 5:45 PM

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1988 Jeep Wrangler w/2001 2.5L and bellhousing clutch slave problem	Sign In

I have a 1988 Jeep Wrangler with a 2001 2.5L motor and bellhousing installed, my clutch master cylinder(MC) is a 1988 and my clutch slave(CS) is a 2001, it's connected with a coupling on the line going from the MC to the CS. A new complete kit will not work because of the MC. A new CS will not work because there isn't a line made to connect to the 88 MC.
My clutch will last about a week then I must pull the CS from the bellhousing and pump the rod about twenty times. The CS does not have a bleeder on it and I can't find any fluid leaks on either the MC, line, or CS. I'm getting air in the system some how? It's getting to be a pain in the @$$ doing it once a week.
My question is this, does anyone make a line that will mount to the 1988 MC then go into a new 2001 model CS? A new complete kit comes with the line already connected (it's plastic) and a new MC for a 2001 model will not mount on the firewall. At least a picture of the two look way different. If I change out the bellhousing I will have to pull the motor, right? I will also have to purchase a bellhousing for a 1988 since I no longer have the old one.

DanD
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Jan 18, 2007, 7:13 PM

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I’m not really sure what to say with this; you mite be able to add a tee at the connection between the 88’s MC line and the 2001’s CS line to use as a bleeder on the third leg of the tee?
Or buy the 01 system complete and rework the firewall to accommodate the master cylinder and push rod from the peddle assembly?
I know you’re only looking for ideas but without seeing this in person I’m again unsure of what the proper direction is to go in?
Dan.

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loc4xchamp
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Jan 19, 2007, 9:31 AM

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Re: 1988 Jeep Wrangler w/2001 2.5L and bellhousing clutch slave problem	Sign In

Don't some clucth slaves have bleeders on them from the factory? Well Jeep didn't put one on this model. I don't usually have anyone around when I need to get the air out so pumping it out backwards is the easiest. Putting a bleeder on this one really would not work. Trying to discover how the heck air is geeting in would. Is it possible that the CS is just worn out and it's not air. The clutch MC is fairly new and no leaks. The power brake booster is directly in front of the clutch master cylinder, the 2001 MC looks to be too long coming off the firewell to mount and the rod for the pedal connection is diffrerent too.
When I purchased this Jeep I did not know about this problem. The fella I bought it from is very honest and he did not know this was going to happen either. I really like this Jeep and want to keep it. I just think there's another clutch slave out there that will work, maybe not for a 2001 Jeep. Maybe for a small truck or passenger car. Maybe not one that has a plastic line on it. I would like to add a braided ss line if possible. Then I would need to match up the proper fittings for both. right? Would that be possible? How would I find out if that motor and bellhousing is on any other type of vehicle? Thanks for your help. I really appreciate and I think WE can fix it. Please reply!! JEEP

DanD
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Jan 22, 2007, 11:51 AM

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Re: 1988 Jeep Wrangler w/2001 2.5L and bellhousing clutch slave problem	Sign In

You could try going to a performance (speed) shop and see if any of their suppliers offer a universal hydraulic clutch release system that can be fitted to this thing? Other then that it’ll be trial and error until you find the right combination.
Dan.

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