1995 Chevy Cavalier Won't Shift Running

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TODDABE
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I have a 1995 chevy cavilier (manual trans. 5 speed) with a 2.3L DOHC engine with 150,000 miles on it. I just replaced the shift assembly, the clutch master cylinder, the clutch disc and pressure plates, the shift cables, the clutch hydralic release bearing, and have completely bled the clutch. I cannot get the car to shift into gear. It starts, but will not let you shift. I am lost on what else to do to fix this problem, I have taken everything off twice and put everything back together and still nothing seems to fix this problem. With the car off you can shift itno all the gears fine but once you start it, nothing! Any Ideas?? Please I need help!!
Apr 15, 2006 at 8:08 AM
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LOSONE
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It sounds like you need a cluth slave cyl. Try pumping the clutch pedal and see if it will go into gear. Good Luck
Apr 15, 2006 at 10:54 AM
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TODDABE
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I put in a new slave cylinder when i replaced the pressure plate and clutch disc
Apr 15, 2006 at 12:21 PM
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noboby has any more ideas huh??
Apr 16, 2006 at 12:51 AM
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LOSONE
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Remember we are not standing by the car and have to depend on our minds eye to help you.

Did you bleed the system?

Run the lines and fitting with you hand to insure you don't have a leak causing it to suck air

IT is possible that you have a bad compoment. Loosen the liine from the master cyl and have someone press or pump the pedal to see if you have fluid comming from the master cyl. If not then it is the master cyl. If you do then it is the slave cyl.

Good luck
Apr 16, 2006 at 1:35 AM
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Bleed the clutch hydraulic system and check lines and fittings by hand for leaks that can draw in air. Loosen the line at the master cylinder and have someone pump the pedal: no fluid points to a bad master cylinder; fluid present points to the slave cylinder even if it was recently replaced.

Conversation Summary

A 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier with a manual transmission shifts through all gears with the engine off but will not shift once running, despite replacement of the shift assembly, clutch master cylinder, disc, pressure plate, cables, and hydraulic release bearing, plus a full bleed. The expert suggested checking the slave cylinder and pumping the pedal. After the owner said a new slave was installed, the expert advised confirming the bleed, inspecting lines for leaks or air, and testing fluid output from the master cylinder to isolate a bad master or slave cylinder.

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