1996 Chevy Cavalier gear linkage

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KJEDWARDS91
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i just put a new clutch into my car and when i got done i got in to make sure everything worked and my car wouldnt shift i was wondering if i just have to try to put the gear linkage in a different way
Mar 20, 2009 at 1:03 PM
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THETOOLMAN
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Do you mean it wouldn't shift at all with the engine Off?
Please list what you replaced etc.. Clutch,Pressure plate, throw out bearing (release bearing)? Is it stuck in neutral or some other gear?
Mar 26, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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KJEDWARDS91
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ALL I REPLACED IS THE CLUTCH AND THE CAR WILL START AND EVERYTHING AND IT WILL SHIFT GEARS IT JUST WONT GRAB A GEAR AND GO
Mar 28, 2009 at 11:13 AM
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THETOOLMAN
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Sounds like something happened during the clutch install. You will have to pull the transmission back out annd see what is keeping the clutch from engaging the fly wheel. Make sure to check all your linkages to make sure nothing is in a bind before remove the tranny again.


Good Luck
Mar 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM
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