1987 Honda Accord hard to get into gear

1987 HONDA ACCORD
180,234 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JOELZAK
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My accord is a manual and i just recently put a new clutch and cable in ...And set free play to specs...checked fluid and have checked them all over and over...why is it so hard to shift into gear especially reverse....I am so broke right now i still owe for parts...but this site has helped me so ...so when the day comes where i can spare a donation i am all over it ....Thank you experts of the trade...
Oct 8, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Joelzak,

Are you abe to shift easily when engine is not started?

Is clutch pedal pressure felt at a high or low pedal position when depressed?

Was any bleeding of the clutch slave cylinders made?
Oct 10, 2010 at 2:37 AM
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JOELZAK
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yes it shifts fine when car is not started...no bleeding was done . and i havent drove it some time..so i get to get back to ya on the high or low pressure..although i think it was high...and thank you for info ...i usually dont do this big of a job alone..
Oct 17, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You mentioned a new cable, so it is not hydraulic system. Sorry if I missed that out.

Check the cable and pedal height adjustment.
Oct 17, 2010 at 11:15 PM
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JOELZAK
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yup its a cable clutch therefore no bleeding is required...i adjusted pedal to specs in the repair manual....I am sure the trany is toast but want to know for sure
Oct 20, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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KHLOW2008
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I don't think it is the trans that is bad.

Engage reverse,
Depress clutch,
Start engine.
Shift out to Neutral.
Without releasing the clutch pedal, shift to reverse again.

Is it easy to shift? If yes, it is most likely to be the clutch that is at fault.

Is the trans gear oil of the correct specs?
Oct 20, 2010 at 1:57 PM
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