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Subject:Re: shifting or lack of
From:Susan Bernavich
Date:Sun, 23 Jul 2000 09:47:53 -0700

thanks to those who answered this morning...I have added fluid to the well
-Dot 3 brake fluid...I turned the engine on and it went down right before
my eyes...the clutch seemed to stay very loose and I still couldn't get it
into gear...this isn't sounding to great....any further advice????
thanx,,,,waiting to hear...susanb......

Susan Bernavich wrote:

> Beloved List...help!   I cannot get "Harold" into first or reverse 4 out
> of 5 trys....when he finally goes in ( to put him back in the driveway)
> the engine dies as soon as I push the clutch in to stop....was in the
> shop...replaced part (100.00) out two days and began the same
> routine....vacation end of week....Harold is a 1983
> diesel.....85,000...he has run very well this summer until this began
> happening....5 speed manual....Mike Snow or anyone have a clue???  Would
> appreciate input...thanx   Susan B.