I agree, you probably have a bad slave or master cylinder.

I did not realize the problem with mine and I destroyed the synchros for 2nd and 4th and 3rd makes a loud noise.

A new transmission is being installed today.

Jovan

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Jovan

'84 (11/83) 190D 2.2 5-Speed; Silver/Blue; Motor No. 00354, 402k mi (340+kmi mine)

'89 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; Black/Black; 53kmi
'05 BMW 530i 6-Speed; 302kmi
'19 Range Rover; 30kmi