Replays clutch 1997 rav4 - 1997 Toyota RAV4

There are three rows of fuses, bottom row, number 5 (of 6) from left
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Check that it is not the rear of the sump gasket that is leaking. If not then the fix will be to remove the gear box. If manual the leak may be at the clutch shaft input seal which is relative minor fix. If auto it will be torque converter seal and shaft seal . A bit more expensive. It it is the rear main seal then the clutch ( if applicable) and flywheel have to come off as well. All in all about $20.00 dollars for seal and about 6 hours labour.

Your clutch needs to be replaced.

Most chances that the clutch is weak

it sounds like it is either your clutch or the throw out bearing. either way you more than likely need to have to install a complete clutch kit (pressure plate, clutch disc, throw out bearing, and have your flywheel resurfaced.

Clutch wouldn't affect this, unless the throw-out bearing hadn't been replaced- I'm assuming you aren't having trouble between other gears, so you should check into the synchronizer for the gearbox.

Sounds like you have a scrinco stuck or worn out and the way you will get away with out grinding till you can get it done is to drive it like the old cars and trucks and that is to double de clutch between 3rd and 4th
all you do is to clutch in pull into nutural clutch out and in again fast and in to 4th gear (simple).

Changing the clutch takes about 3 hours with the right tools and you need a lift

1st to do,check transmission oil level

i got it done qouted 1400.00