nassas
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I have a '79 car more and more recently when the engine is running its real difficult to engage any of the 5 gears including reverse. However when the car is switched off the gears can be selsected without any issues. I have noticed the clutch pedal is a little lower than normal. Can any body advise, possible clutch? gearbox?
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Rich
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'79 car not selecting gearsRich
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Well that narrows it down. I think my dad had one of those. Post the make and model of the car, that would be infinitely more useful than just the year. People can then post with experience of faults from that manufacturer that may be useful. |
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Sounds like clutch adjustment if it drives normally but is difficult to change gear. Try tightening the clutch cable a bit or if hydraulic clutch check the fluid level cos it's probably low. As Rich says it would be helpful to know what kind of car you have in order to give more specific advice.
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nassas
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'79 Toyota Celica 2.0
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May 23, 2019 18:45:08 GMT
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I'd say it's your clutch master cylinder
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May 23, 2019 18:55:44 GMT
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Or it’s been standing for ages and the clutch plate is rusted to the spigot shaft...
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nassas
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Thanks all, i have topped up the fluids DOT4 and noticed selection is easier. Noticed one of the rear wheel cylinders is also leaking doesn't help the situation. Thanks again all.
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May 27, 2019 17:30:51 GMT
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It must be leaking if the levels are low, lift the carpet under the pedal and see can you see a track of fluid running from the master cylinder. Working on a ta27 at the minute and its leaking ever so slightly
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nassas
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thanks ill give that a check too. Hows the ta27 coming on? Is it a complete rebuild?
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