vehicle has started having a hard time going into 1st/reverse...

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HERBERT MARTIN
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rolling forward and engaging clutch seems to make it go into gear easier...been doing this a week...
Jun 22, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like a clutch issue. could be a failed pressure plate.

check the fluid, master and slave for leaking as well.

Roy
Jun 22, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Ye, I would agree it is a clutch problem and the most likely cause would be the disc is moving away from the flywheel too slowly due to lack of lubricants at the splines. Try holding the clutch depressed for a few seconds before engaging to see if it is easier to engage the gear.
Jun 23, 2012 at 7:45 AM
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