1993 Jeep Wrangler Difficulty shifting

1993 JEEP WRANGLER

103,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL

IANIDBAR

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My Jeep is in great shape and it runs really well, considering its age. Recently it has become difficult to shift into first gear from a complete stop, and second gear is also pretty hard to shift into. Sometimes if I'm rolling slightly it's a lot easier to get the transmission into first gear. I think the clutch is fairly worn--it engages very high and tends to shake/shudder when cold. I'm wondering if the problem is with my clutch or with my transmission, and how serious it is.

Jul 11, 2008 at 1:12 AM

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[quote:32ef813211="ianidbar"]Transmission problem
1993 Jeep Wrangler 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 103000 miles
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My Jeep is in great shape and it runs really well, considering its age. Recently it has become difficult to shift into first gear from a complete stop, and second gear is also pretty hard to shift into. Sometimes if I'm rolling slightly it's a lot easier to get the transmission into first gear. I think the clutch is fairly worn--it engages very high and tends to shake/shudder when cold. I'm wondering if the problem is with my clutch or with my transmission, and how serious it is.[/quote:32ef813211]

Manual trannies are pretty tough. So I would suggest checking the Clutch Master Cylinder and the Clutch Slave Cylinder for Leaks. If all is good there then would recommend replacing Clutch.

Jul 11, 2008 at 6:34 AM

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