RPM Surging on '97 T4R, 5-SP
12-10-2011, 07:49 AM
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RPM Surging on '97 T4R, 5-SP
There is a lag when I push on the gas pedal in higher gears (like going to pass someone)…RPMs jump maybe 10k before I feel the truck kick-in and speed up.
Happens intermittently, and first noticed it the day-after I installed OME lift, Tundra brake upgrade and D tires (just a coincidence?). When it first happened I pulled over & checked brake fluid level in clutch master cylinder reservoir. It was ~ min level so I filled it up and problem seemed to go away. Now after ~ 1,500 miles it is starting to act the same way. Checked fluid level yesterday and again was back to ~ min level. I refilled reservoir but symptoms don’t seem to quite go away like last time.
Is this systematic of my clutch going, and/or, is this leak the culprit affecting/causing the other issues?
Happens intermittently, and first noticed it the day-after I installed OME lift, Tundra brake upgrade and D tires (just a coincidence?). When it first happened I pulled over & checked brake fluid level in clutch master cylinder reservoir. It was ~ min level so I filled it up and problem seemed to go away. Now after ~ 1,500 miles it is starting to act the same way. Checked fluid level yesterday and again was back to ~ min level. I refilled reservoir but symptoms don’t seem to quite go away like last time.
Is this systematic of my clutch going, and/or, is this leak the culprit affecting/causing the other issues?
Last edited by JamesDINAN; 12-10-2011 at 07:55 AM.
12-11-2011, 03:34 PM
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There is a lag when I push on the gas pedal in higher gears (like going to pass someone)…RPMs jump maybe 10k before I feel the truck kick-in and speed up.
Happens intermittently, and first noticed it the day-after I installed OME lift, Tundra brake upgrade and D tires (just a coincidence?). When it first happened I pulled over & checked brake fluid level in clutch master cylinder reservoir. It was ~ min level so I filled it up and problem seemed to go away. Now after ~ 1,500 miles it is starting to act the same way. Checked fluid level yesterday and again was back to ~ min level. I refilled reservoir but symptoms don’t seem to quite go away like last time.
Is this systematic of my clutch going, and/or, is this leak the culprit affecting/causing the other issues?
Happens intermittently, and first noticed it the day-after I installed OME lift, Tundra brake upgrade and D tires (just a coincidence?). When it first happened I pulled over & checked brake fluid level in clutch master cylinder reservoir. It was ~ min level so I filled it up and problem seemed to go away. Now after ~ 1,500 miles it is starting to act the same way. Checked fluid level yesterday and again was back to ~ min level. I refilled reservoir but symptoms don’t seem to quite go away like last time.
Is this systematic of my clutch going, and/or, is this leak the culprit affecting/causing the other issues?
12-12-2011, 10:34 AM
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There is a lag when I push on the gas pedal in higher gears (like going to pass someone)…RPMs jump maybe 10k before I feel the truck kick-in and speed up.
Happens intermittently, and first noticed it the day-after I installed OME lift, Tundra brake upgrade and D tires (just a coincidence?). When it first happened I pulled over & checked brake fluid level in clutch master cylinder reservoir. It was ~ min level so I filled it up and problem seemed to go away. Now after ~ 1,500 miles it is starting to act the same way. Checked fluid level yesterday and again was back to ~ min level. I refilled reservoir but symptoms don’t seem to quite go away like last time.
Is this systematic of my clutch going, and/or, is this leak the culprit affecting/causing the other issues?
Happens intermittently, and first noticed it the day-after I installed OME lift, Tundra brake upgrade and D tires (just a coincidence?). When it first happened I pulled over & checked brake fluid level in clutch master cylinder reservoir. It was ~ min level so I filled it up and problem seemed to go away. Now after ~ 1,500 miles it is starting to act the same way. Checked fluid level yesterday and again was back to ~ min level. I refilled reservoir but symptoms don’t seem to quite go away like last time.
Is this systematic of my clutch going, and/or, is this leak the culprit affecting/causing the other issues?
12-12-2011, 01:07 PM
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Anyone know a reputable shop in TN (preferably Knoxville'ish area) to replace my clutch? Took it to a shop today & they say clutch needs replacing, and they're quoting 10 hrs / $780 just for labor. I will start doing more shopping-around (for both brand clutch & cheaper labor) but, just wanted to put a feeler out there too. Thx
12-13-2011, 02:39 PM
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Definitely looking to buy the parts upfront. Leaning towards Marlin Crawler...wish I had the extra $$ for Zoom or some other high performance clutch. The way I figure it, if I were to get a HP or HD clutch and do NOT do lots of off-roading (haven't done any yet) or towing then, then just means my clutch will last that much longer. imho
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