Transmission will not go into any of the gears when the engine is running

Tiny
EFREEMAN
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  • 2001 SATURN SL1
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 188,000 MILES
We have replaced flywheel, clutch plate, throw-out bearing, master cylinder. Still have the same results; does not go into any gears while engine running. Hit all gears when car is turned off. Squealing, whirring noises when started, push in clutch pedal and noises stop completely.

So, we want to do what we should have done from the start and replace every piece of the manual clutch operation on this car! However, in most manual shifting cars there is a "pilot bearing/bushing " between the flywheel and crankshaft. And then there is the part known as the "clutch fork" or clutch release lever. We have searched the web, asked at a auto parts store (two) for these parts, have been told there is no such thing on their inventory.

So what are the names of these parts on my five speed? Or how are the job they do replaced?
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 AT 11:35 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Not sure if these cars run a spigot bearing or bush this in located in the end of the crank shaft and support the transmission in put shaft also make sure that the transmission front bearing has not failed, check these first.
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Thursday, November 17th, 2016 AT 12:34 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for your help. We just now have literally placed the last bolt on the car and are like two nervous parents waiting to see if their kid is going to graduate! The parts you mentioned are exactly what we attempted to correct, however we have learned the "pilot" bearing is actually a part of the flywheel. And to our dismay the "throwout" bearing at the front of tranny, has been 'discontinued".
So what we've done is put the old bearing back in, since the new one that came with the clutch kit seemed to have difficulty, when manually checked. It seems it may have a defect after all. Anyways, thanks again and here we go. To the garage hopefully to drive off into the sunset. Good day sir and Happy Hoida
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Monday, November 21st, 2016 AT 3:51 PM
Tiny
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That was to say Happy Holidays.
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Monday, November 21st, 2016 AT 3:52 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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They don't make aftermarket clutch forks you could probably find a used one on eBay.
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Monday, November 21st, 2016 AT 8:45 PM

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