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The transmisson is dificult to shift when its cold is it possible the syncros are sticking because of sludge or is there air in the clutch fluid lines

I have just put a clutch in my 1990 nissan 4×4 , now i cannot shift into gears easy. It is very hard. What is the problem?

Hi, I am getting ready to replace the clutch in my pickup and was reading through some instructions on how to do so, but I have 2 questions:

1) How do I determine the model of transmission that is in my truck?

2) Once I’ve found that out, this may or may not apply, and if so, I need to figure out what this entails: “If equipped with a NVG 4500 or a ZF S6-650 transmission, and ONLY the clutch disc is to be replaced, the pressure plate and NEW disc must be “reset” back to the “unworn” position.“

So this only applies to those 2 types of transmissions, but I don’t know what my truck has in it.

Vehicle info:

2004 Chevrolet 1500

V6 4.3L MFI (LU3) VIN X

4×2

VIN: 1GCEC14XX4Z324312

Thanks,

Andrew

Hi. I own a 1998 Holden Barina Swing, 1.4L, 5 speed manual. And have recently had difficulties changing gears. Sometimes I really have to force it into gear, others it moves smoothly. and also when the car is off it moves smoothly between the gears. Any idea as to the cause of this problem?

I have a 2000 BMW 323i with a standard engine. When the engine is running, the stick shift will not completely go into any gear or reverse. When the engine is not running it will go into every gear and reverse. I can put it into reverse or first gear with the engine off, start the car and drive it that way but I cannot go into second with the engine running. The just started last night.

I have a 1978 dodge long box that when I try to reverse it chatters real bad .The truck only has 70,000 kms  on it and the original owner said it done it since new . It is a 4 speed manual and I have checked the pinion angle put clamps on the springs changed the tranny mount and engine mounts and clutch and pressure plate . Any ideas?

’01 wrangler 4.0 manual master cyl. / slave problem

Question is : Can any clutch component part ie clutch, cover, throwout bearing be bad and perform fine as in test drives 1 & 3 ?????? Or am i’m being hosed by the mechanic ??????

Thanks for any help on this !!!!!!!!!

Ps: Only 93k mi. And never had any clutch problems before

I have a 2000 ford ranger 5 speed and my clutch is acting up. I have my clutch pushed all the way in and I can not shift

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