95 Toyota T100 Manual Transmission Problem

I have a 95 Toyota T100 2wd 4cyl 125k miles with a 5 speed. Started having a problem shifting. Play hell shifting into 1st and reverse. Its really hard to get it to go into gear. Once I get moving I can shift into 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, but its still a little tight in 2nd and 3rd. Clutch doesnt seem to be slipping...drives fine. Just really hard to get into gear.

Any ideas?

THANKS !! The clutch isn't slipping but it sounds like just the opposite to me. Give the clutch adjustment nut on the clutch linkage at the tranny a full clockwise turn and see what that does. Once you are moving, you really don't need the clutch. It's not the best thing to do, but because of the synchronizers in the tranny you can shift into the higher gears. This may be a sign that your clutch is about to fail. Try adjusting it as beachbeers said, but also line up a few transmission shops for eventual clutch replacement. I agree with stevefl that it may be about to go and adjusting it may get you some more mileage out of it.
Just be sure that whoever does the replacement (It's really not that bad of a do-it-yourself job with some extre muscle or a transmission jack) pulls the flywheel and has it turned (re-surfaced). I've seen too many people have a new clutch put in and have to do it again shortly because they ignored the flywheel. I dont have the tools, knowledge, or time to replace this clutch myself, actually I've never dealt with a clutch before. So I'll have to pay someone to do the job for me....I'm affraid to ask what it will cost for someone like Toyota to replace the clutch and resurface the flywheel.


THANKS AGAIN I forgot to mention that I bought a boat this year (19ft center console). I've been pulling the boat with my truck. I havent had a problem pulling it, but backing it up through my backyard and into the garage, which is uphill, has caused me to "stink-up" the clutch a few times.
I guess I'll start using the wifes Jeep Libery with the automatic. soimcrazy wrote:I'm affraid to ask what it will cost for someone like Toyota to replace the clutch and resurface the flywheel.


It looks like a clutch set is going to be just under $300 for that truck.
I generally try to avoid dealerships unless it's warranty work because they seem to run a lot higher on labor costs. Ask around to try to find a good reasonable mechanic to do it for you. It shouldn't take a good mechanic more than a couple hours to do the job. As for the flywheel, I wouldn't pay more than $50 to have that done. I'm not sure where you live, but I can have one done at a machine shop here for $20. I'm in Virginia...just south of Richmond.

There are other parts to the clutch system...like the throw-out bearing.
Should I go ahead and have all of the components replaced ?

I'm going to start calling now.


Thanks again If you ask for the set, it includes everything you need including the throw-out and pilot bearings.


I would still try to adjust it first, it may last you quite a while. how do I adjust it? If you climb under the truck and follow the linkage from your clutch pedal to the transmission, it will connect to an arm sticking out near the bell housing. There will usually be a second or lock-nut on top of the actual adjustment nut. Just loosen the lock-nut and then tighten the adjustment nut. You will see how it is actually pulling on that arm. Just don't make to much of an adjustment at one time. Maybe give it one full turn and then try to see if it goes into gear smoothley with the engine running (of course get out from under the truck first). If it still grinds or whatever, then turn it a little more and try it until it's right. I see the arm on the bellhousing. There is a hydraulic line going to a....booster/cylinder ( something), and theres a rod that leads out to that arm.
I dont see any nuts or anyway to adjust it. There is a bleeder fitting on that booster, but I dont have anyone here right now to press on the cluth so that I can bleed it...if that would help any?? I had to go look at a guys similar truck here at work and I see what you mean. It looks like the only adjustment to be made is in the pedal. It looks as if you can adjust the pushrod length that the pedal pushes into the cylinder. If you have a lot of play in the pedal before it starts to engage the clutch, adjusting it will most likely take care of your problem. I'll check it out.....thanks !! Sorry, I didn't realize the clutch was hydraulic.