Toyota Repair: 1989 Toyota clutch problems, clutch master cylinder, clutch problems


Question
I have an 1989 Toyota Corolla with almost 200 thousand miles on it.  When I am stopped in traffic with the clutch engaged it will kick into gear anyway.  I have had the clutch bled and am still having this problem.  It will then not get out of gear or if I manage to get it in neutral I have problems getting it back into gear.  Could this just be the slave cylinder?  Thanks for any help you can give me.  I am a single woman and have to do these repairs myself.
                         Thanks,
                         Linda

Answer
It could be either the slave or the clutch master cylinder, you can check the master cylinder for a leak by looking under the dash at the firewall where the clutch master cylinder rod comes through, if there is any sign of fluid leakage the master cylinder needs to be replaced, check the slave cylinder by peeling back the rubber boot to see if any fluid leaks out, it's a good idea to just go ahead and replace both of the cylinders if one is leaking.
I wish you luck with this. Let me know if I can help more.