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All gears (first, of course, is always a bear--no synchro)? If so, it's possible your clutch isn't disengaging. If it's an individual gear, then it's likely the synchro for that gear. Check the fluid level first.
Start by bleeding the clutch thoroughly. You'll have to do it from underneath--still difficult-
YEP:
However, some simplicity can be gained by cutting the head off the top retainer bolt for the clutch cylinder and then reinstalling it as a guide pin .
Now the cylinder can be dropped down easily to perform the bleeding action.
One of the best mods I ever did; got one from the late, great Doug Reid ('Mr. Finespanner'). Bled my clutch once in a restaurant parking lot waiting for the restaurant to open.
Everyone is saying bleed bleed bleed and it is something to check ,however if this is a problem that has developed over time and theres no leaking hydraulic fluid from the clutch slave cylinder then the chances of bleeding helping are slim .
The rod that fits into the slave cylinder has a cotter pin in it . The pin and the hole it fits in wear over time so the clutch slave cylinder although it maybe working may simply not be pushing the rod far enough to disengage the clutch because the hole and cotter pin are worn out . Jack the car up get underneath and check the pin/rod etc for excessive wear .
Sounds like a typical clutch wearing out issue. You should check all the things stated above but if all that checks then plan on a new clutch disc, pressure plate and throwout bearing.
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