Can I just replace my clutch?

[Smallblock454]

Hello,

what model year is your car? From the picture i would say it's a 2.5 5-speed.

A good. profound and correct diagnose will always take some time and may in my opinion cost some money. I think they told you just the worst case scenario.

I would bring it to 986 experienced shop.

I don't think it's the clutch. If a master cylinder or clutch completely fails in general you're not able to engage any gear.

Also a DMF (dual mass flywheel) would not cause that.

It can be an gearbox problem, because 1 and 2 are internally on one shift linkage. But if it is really a gearbox problem i first would check if it is an easy repair or if it is useful to put in a used one.

Shift mechanism could also cause the problem.

But all these decisions can be done if you have a proper diagnosis, which might cost some money.

Regards, Markus