MT Otions and HELP

[custom rides401]

i have a 98 MT. it sometimes gets stuck in reverse and sometimes i cant put it in gear at all. i was told i ned a new tranny because it looks like the lincage is struggling to go in.

what are my ptions. im broke.

 

[H-town_Ryda_06]

check syncronizers.. i had the same prob wit my old car

 

[BPAccord]

More info dude.......wen was the last time u replaced your clutch...have u checked ur clutch fluid reservoir...that could be leaking....maybe theres a leak in your clutch master cylinder.......

 

[iHazSnail]

always start with little stupid stuff that is cheap and easy to fix like the shift link cable.
Plus what BPAccord said

 

[custom rides401]

i havnt replaced my clutch yet. and i think im looking at the rite resevoir. where is it located?

 

[DrocCa89]

it can also be your tranny fluid...if its black thas not good. your clutch reservoir is right next to your brakes the little one...if not than its your clutch

 

[DrocCa89]

mines doin the same exact thing my reverse and first dont wanna go iin sometimes, since i don't have money for a clutch i just pump my pedal a few times and then it usually works

 

[BPAccord]

like i said...how many miles on the car....has the clutch ever been replaced....if not by u....if so if ever by a previous owner.....and the clutch reservoir should look like ur brake fluid reservoir..as a matter of fact...you pour in brake fluid anyways if its almost empty in the clutch fluid reservoir....check these little things first...before u start assuming its ur tranny.....its a lot cheaper too

 

[custom rides401]

if it gets stuck in say reverse...i have to move backwards a little to line up the gears and it pops out again. same goes for first gear. the clutch was replaced about a year ago...the previous owner learned how to drive stick on this tranny then replaced the clutch...i also learned how to drive stick on this tranny and clutch. i have yet to replace it.

 

[Totalimmortal]

Every manual car I've ever driven can have a hard time going into 1st or reverse. You have to rev a tad or roll a bit and it pops right in. Correct me if I'm wrong, but 1st and reverse do not have syncros.