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I have a 1974 mg midget and you can't shift into gear ...

Sent to Car Experts August 27, 2006 9:08 a.m.

I have a 1974 mg midget and you can't shift into gear while vehicle is on, but if you turn the car off then you can put it into gear and go

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Pre-1981

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Status: Closed Value: $30

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August 27, 2006 9:33 a.m. (24 minutes and 49 seconds later)

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You need to replace the clutch.It's that simple,however I don't have instructions for how you do it on that car.I would suggest finding a service manual for your car.You may be able to get on at www.alldata.com It would cost about $25 last time I checked.Most clutches are fairly straight forward if you have some mechanical ability.The clutch may also need to be adjusted if you have a lot of freeplay in the pedal.

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Sent August 27, 2006 9:40 a.m. (7 minutes and 13 seconds later)

ok someone told me that it wasn't the clutch because it can shift into a gear if you turn the car off. They said the slave cylinder is shot would this be true? This guy acts like he knows everything but he doesn't and I need this car fixed and fixed right so for sure its the clutch?

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August 27, 2006 9:47 a.m. (6 minutes and 49 seconds later)

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