1987 Toyota Camry Hard to engage first gear

1987 TOYOTA CAMRY
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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REFOYL
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It's hard to put the shift into first gear, and the clutch is slow to engage in first gear. The other gears seem fine. Do I need a new clutch, a new transmission, a new car, or a new driver?
May 19, 2009 at 10:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Refoyl,

What do you mean by slow to engage? You mean you have to lift the pedal very high before it catches? If yes, the clutch is failing and be prepared for the worse.
May 24, 2009 at 12:42 PM
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