1987 Toyota Pickup Clutch Won't Disengage

TOYOTA PICKUP
Avatar
SBOWMAN57
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
1987 toyota 4x4pickup, manual transmission. rebuilt transmission year ago, repl clutch, slave cylinder and master cylinder. son took truck to wyoming for school, Has had numerous problems with truck out there, people keep blaming it on the altitude and extreme weather and dirt conditions. clutch went out about 1 month ago, he replaced it bled system worked fine. Today it won't go in gear, pushes clutch but it won't activate so that he can shift. He thinks slave cylinder, it is less than a year old. Any suggestions on what to look at first. Also does altitude effect seals and gaskets. He tells me that all his seals and gaskets are leaking oil since he has moved out to WY. it wasn't doing any of this when he left 8 months ago. the engine only has about 60,000 miles on it. it is out of a 1992 truck.
Feb 19, 2006 at 8:38 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
FISHERMAN
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 937 POSTS
defective clutch cylinder... it happens!

Valid Warranty?
Feb 19, 2006 at 2:15 PM
Avatar
SBOWMAN57
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
has warranty, but warranty is with store in INdiana, truck is at college in Wyoming. will have to spring for new cylinder. Thanks for the help.
Feb 19, 2006 at 9:41 PM
Avatar
FISHERMAN
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 937 POSTS
before you spend some money on the cylinder bled the lines... and check for bled-screw to be tight

can you visualice any brake oil leak coming ot from the clutch cylinder?
Feb 20, 2006 at 12:32 AM
Avatar
SBOWMAN57
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
My son he hadn't checked it close yet, but that it is ahrd to tell because the truck is leaking oil nad fluids every since he got out to wyoming,(people keep telling him that the increased altitude causes extra pressure on the engines and causes leaks) i'm not sure of this. He is supposed to try to check it closer and let me know. But I know that he did rebleed the system a day or two after he installed the new clutch a couple of weeks ago.
Feb 20, 2006 at 9:09 AM
🔧 Tools & Auto Repair Parts
Find automotive tools, diagnostic equipment, and replacement parts for your next repair.
Shop on Amazon →
Paid affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Suggested Repair

Before replacing the clutch cylinder, bleed the hydraulic lines, confirm the bleed screw is tight, and inspect the clutch cylinder for brake fluid leaks. A defective clutch cylinder is possible if bleeding and leak checks do not restore disengagement.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1987 Toyota 4x4 pickup with a manual transmission said the clutch pedal no longer disengages, so the truck will not go into gear. The clutch, slave cylinder, and master cylinder had been replaced earlier, and the clutch was replaced and bled again about a month ago. An expert said a defective clutch cylinder can cause this and advised bleeding the lines, checking that the bleed screw is tight, and looking for brake fluid leaks before buying another cylinder. The owner noted the parts warranty is with an Indiana store while the truck is in Wyoming, and reported oil and fluid leaks that others blamed on altitude; that cause was not confirmed.

Related Repair Questions

Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Ask a new question

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle