My 2006 dodge pickup doesn't allow manual transmission to shift as their is too much pressure. Shifts fine while not running and can shift with right rpms once going. Took to dealer and they fixed hydraulic, still has the same problem and they now want $3k to replace clutch. Something doesn't smell right? Any help on how clutch and hydraulics work?Problem with 2008 dodge pickup. How does hydraulics work with clutch? What does replacing cluth entail?It sounds like a failed pressure plate. Which does mean a new clutch is necessary. But 3 Grand for a clutch in that truck is ridiculous!
If it's an 06 it will be more expensive because it likely has a dual mass flywheel which should also be replaced with the clutch and the flywheel is stupid pricey but it still wont add up to 3K
If it is a dual mass flywheel find a shop that knows what they are doing and ask about installing a South Bend single mass conversion clutch. Excellent product, much better than stock and I charge about 2K for the entire conversion parts labor and all.
If it's an 08 then you have a Dodge single mass flywheel already so the entire clutch job including machining the flywheel, parts labor and all shouldn't cost more than $800.00 to $1000.00 depending on where you live.
Best of Luck!Problem with 2008 dodge pickup. How does hydraulics work with clutch? What does replacing cluth entail?is it an 08 or an 06 model,either way the hydraulics work about the same you got a master cylinder and a slave cylinder that works the clutch instead of a clutch cable or linkage,and i can tell you from experience it doesn't cost that much to have the clutch replaced on those trucks not even the 4 wheel drive models cost that much to repair,you need to find another repair shop or at least get a second opinion on this one,you can do two of those trucks for what they want to do that one truck,i change them in the 4 wheel drive models for about 800 bucks and that's counting parts and labor,all the hydraulic system does is make it easier to mash the clutch in and it last longer,a bad clutch wont make it shift like that it should be slipping instead of being hard to shift,good luck.
