Hi Heather....dont have an answer but I am having cluthch "judder" problems with my almera (2000) and have been told it may be clutch AND GEARBOX related.......first diagnosis was just clutch.....so your problem may be similar......apparantly some almera gearbox's run forever and some can prove a problem after not many miles (especially relating to low gear and reverse). Hope this isnt your problem too-as repair is quite expensive. you can get a free check at mr clutch or some other clutch/gearbox specialist place.(it could be that your clutch has failed again!!!)Good luck!!!!
peter, July 2009