Q: Is it an issue with the clutch or possibly something else?

asked by on October 31, 2016

My clutch wont shift into first or reverse it does go into 2nd 3rd 4th 5th gear but it's real stiff to set them In those gears I checked the break fluid looks pretty normal too me I checked the master and slave cylinder found no leaks the clutch pedal seems to be working fine starts right up just won't shift gears properly is it the clutch or something else

My car has 200000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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