Transmission of gear one and reverse refusing

1998 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
450,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ANDILE786
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The transmission of gear 1 and reverse refusing when the bus is stationary, but when in motion gear one goes in. I have tried changing the pressure plate and clutch plate but still it does not go in.
Jun 3, 2019 at 11:16 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the pilot bearing could be locked up. can you double check the year of the van because I do not show a sprinter in 1998? Here is a guide that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jun 4, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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