91 corolla, runs but wont drive

[nocturnalsst]

Hey all, new to the forums.

I have a 91 corolla that will start and run fine, but wont drive.

It was driving fine then all the sudden wouldnt go into gear (5 speed). No grinding or anything when you put in gear, acts same as being left in the neutral position.

Any ideas?

[Rookie_One]

check the linkage?

[Ghostyman]

Does it actually go into gear? You should be able to feel it. Or is the shifter loose?

Does it feel the same shifting into gear with the clutch in and out? Or is it easier with the clutch in?

[nocturnalsst]

I pulled part of the dash apart and can see the linkage moving from the inside. i still need to get a friend to help me check if its moving where it goes in the transmission.
I'll pay attention which way is easier without using clutch later on today

[eage8]

does it not drive in any of the gears now? or just 5th? if it's any of the gears... you most likely have either a bad clutch or bad hydraulics (master and/or slave cylinder).

just fifth: it might be your linkage... or you just lost 5th gear on your transmission (doubtful)

[nocturnalsst]

Ok i fired her up and went through 1st 2nd and 3rd using the clutch then again without. The shifter goes into position much easier using the clutch. I spent a couple minutes toying with it.
Still no motion though.
Would this mean i can rule the linkage out?

whats the next step?

[kcwa]

Check the fluid level in the master cylinder...if it is low and more then check to see if you can shift and move. If the fluid is low you might have a leak that is getting air into the system. Might be time to replace the master and release cylinders. I have my replacement parts and gonna do that when I do the clutch...and it is a little warmer outside.

[nocturnalsst]

Also, how can i test master/slave cylinders?

[eage8]

Originally Posted by nocturnalsst

Also, how can i test master/slave cylinders?

if you can put it into gear and it still doesn't move, then your clutch is gone... It'll only be the master/slave cylinders if you couldn't put it into gear.

you can test the cylinders by having someone push the clutch while you look in the engine bay and see how far the slave cylinder pushes the clutch fork.

[nocturnalsst]

man that really sucks the tranny is under 2 years old.

[eage8]

Originally Posted by nocturnalsst

man that really sucks the tranny is under 2 years old.

the clutch isn't part of the tranny... did you replace it when you replaced the transmission?

[nocturnalsst]

alright looks like im replacing the clutch this week. probably tuesday or thursday.
is it normal for the clutch to randomly give out without sign? no slipping or anything, no symptoms

[nocturnalsst]

Advanced auto brought up 2 different clutch models. Before june and after june. How can i figure out which half of the year my car is?

[nocturnalsst]

nevermind, found build date

[toyotaspeed90]

nope..... the syncro's broke..... did the same thing in my ae92 like 5 years ago... I had no first or 2nd, but 3rd, 4th, 5th, and reverse worked......

you'll need a new trans