1989 Isuzu Trooper Hard Shifting

1989 ISUZU
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NEFARIOUSNICK00
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i have an 89 isuzu troper 4cyl. my clutch is giving me problems.it is very difficult to shift, i an't even get into first gear, but when the car is off i can shift fine. i heard it might be the clutch master cyl. is this true?
Apr 3, 2006 at 7:44 AM
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LOSONE
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Try pumping the clutch like the it is a brake pedal. If you can shift, replace the master and the slave. I always replace in pairs.

If that doesn't work you need a new clutch.

Good luck
Apr 3, 2006 at 8:17 AM
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Pump the clutch pedal as you would a brake pedal. If shifting improves, replace the clutch master and slave cylinders together. If pumping does not help, the clutch itself likely needs replacement.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1989 Isuzu Trooper with a 4-cylinder engine says the transmission is very hard to shift and will not go into first while the engine is running, but shifts normally with the engine off. They suspect the clutch master cylinder. The expert advises pumping the clutch pedal; if that restores shifting, replace the master and slave cylinders as a pair. If pumping does not help, replace the clutch.

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