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Well, here is my problem: I have an 89 Toyota Corolla Manual transmission and this morning when I wanted to pull out of the driveway I could not get it in gear. The fluid was fine, the pedal felt as usual and I could see the fork actuating the throw out bearing. I think it could be the clutch that just got too worn out since it is the original 89 clutch (I think), the throw out bearing being broken or maybe is something broken in the transmission. Again, I am certain the hydraulic system works perfect since I got replaced not long ago; the clutch has never been changed as far as I know. Anyone had this kind of trouble before? Any guess of what the problem could be? Thank you in advanced.
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Do you have any noises like grinding when you try to engaged the clutch or is there any noises when you release the clutch. Have you checked your clutch free play I look for around a 1/2″ when you push in the clutch pedal before you feel resistance. This ain’t specs for the free play but I use that 1/2″ only to see if its close that way you’ll know if your issue has anything to do with clutch adjustment. Please keep us posted.
If you’re sure the hydraulics are working then it’s time to take out the transmission and have a look at the clutch and it’s companion parts.
For some reason I overlooked that you had a hydraulic clutch so disregard what I said about checking the clutch free play since a lot of hydraulic clutches don’t really need adjusting. As Eric stated its probably time to dig into the tranny and look around and for the most part you’ll probably be putting a tranny kit in and most kits include everything to replacing the clutch, pressure plate, clutch disc, throw out bearing and pilot bearing and be sure you check the shaft where the pilot bearing and throw out bearing sit for any groves or wear and check out the flywheel as well for wear and it might need to be resurfaced. When I do trannys I always replace the rear seal since I’m there anyways.
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