1998 Volvo V40 Gearbox/Clutch Problem

Hi

I pulled up on my drive the other day and when I tried to change into
reverse gear it would not let me try though I might. It would also not
get into forward gear. I had to turn the engine off and push the car
back. With the engine off I can select all gears no problem but as soon
as I start the engine I cannot get it in gear, I get complete
resistance whatever gear I try to select. I want to know if it looks
like gearbox trouble or is it just the clutch. the pedal depresses ok
and I replaced the slave cylinder about 6 weeks ago, no signs of fluid
leaks.

Help please because I do not want to replace the clutch, put it all
back together and find the gearbox is shafted!!!

Cheers in advance.

Andy
UK

 

clutch doesn't release

 

Your clutch isn't releasing. Start the engine in neutral to build up
vacuum in the brake booster, then turn it off. Put it in top gear,
press in the clutch and stomp on the brake as hard as you can. Try to
start the car for an instant. If the clutch is just stuck to the
pressure plate or flywheel this should free it. If the car lurches
forward, then you have a problem. Since you say the pedal feels normal,
then the problem is not with the actuation of the clutch, the
transmission will have to come out.

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Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

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Thanks guys, my mechanic confirms this as well. I am getting the clutch
replaced. Not bad seeing as though it has 345k miles and this was it's
first clutch!! (advantage of lots of motorway driving)

Merry Christmas.

Andy