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. |
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