the first problem was either just a jamed shifter linkage (maybe bushing pushed out of place) Or air in the slave cylinder preventing the clutch from releasing fully and then causing shifting problems. The second problem (stuck clutch) was mostly caused by the clutch rusting to the flywheel/plate. You may of corrected the shifting problem by forcing it around and the rust just broke loose making the clutch work normally |
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