Hilux gear selection problems
Submitted: Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 15:33
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I have a 98 3 l diesel Hilux dualcab with 130k on the clock. On the weekend it started to develop gear selection problems. Wouldn't go into reverse without slamming it in, doing it normally resulted in gear crunch, much like you would expect when not using the clutch. Similar problem when going into and out of hi and low range. Also when going up and down the gears it needed a rev in neutral to make the shifts smoothly. There is no evidence of clutch slip ie would stall easily in gear, and held on in 1 st low on extra steep
hill. There is plenty of clutch fluid and no evidence of fluid leaks.
It does feel like the clutch isn't disengaging properly, anyone have any ideas on how to
check what might be wrong.
Cheers
Buggerlux
Reply By: BHarrison - Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 18:43
Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 18:43
Quickly
check that no floor mats etc bunched under the pedal youll be suprised
if not then clutch is not disengaging fully
Bleed system for airlock (water vapor) may as
well give it some fresh fluid while your there
check back of Master for a slow leak stick your head under the dash ,and dont forget a torch
or remove boot from slave and
check for leaks
These are the cheap simple options
if none of the above
expensive /lotsa swearing and barked knuckles options
strip down clutch
worn/bent
fork or fingers on pressure plate
sticky spigot
new clutch plates
try the simple ones first
cheers
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Reply By: Mickl - Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 18:46
Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 18:46
First thing to do here is
check you gearbox oil level. Next
check the action of the hydraulics (get someone to push the pedal while you take a look and see that the slave cylinder moves the clutch
fork ok) Has the fluid level dropped (even a little?) Has the pedal "feel" changed? even the smallest of leaks will let air into the system. Also
check clutch pedal free play, make sure it's within specs.
Have you done any dusty trips lately? dirt building up on the input shaft and holding up the clutch has caused me drama's before.
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