1194 Toyota Corolla 5 speed manual has trouble starting up battery was just replaced. Car has power , have to keep pumping clutch and gas a while to startup. Could this be a faulty starter the connections to the battery terminals are ok. I am thinking on ordering a replacement starter but want to make sure.

Please check the following:
- Clutch cylinder upper, for manual transmission only. (Try to find the brake oil leakage of upper clutch cylinder from the inside of car, exactly in front of clutch pedal, where the push rod enters into the clutch cylinder).
- Power steering seal, upper.
- Speed meter cable seal at transmission side. (With mechanical wire system only)

Time for a complete clutch service

The clutch is slipping & barely works at all

The only thing I can suggest is cleaning the terminals on your battery and cables make sure the battery is charged turn on your key and see if you have lights in the dome and headlights if you do it's a starting issue

I would look at the fuel delivery system. Change the fuel filter if it hasn't been done lately. Also get the fuel pressure checked. I don't have the specs but it could be that your fuel pump is getting worn and occasionally has trouble pumping enough fuel to the carb. It's also possible that your carb may need to be overhauled. They do wear and get build up in the pasages over time. Also check to see if your warm air valve in the air cleaner is working. It is possible that your carb is icing up in the cold weather and it is more likely to happen at highway speed.
If you need to get the carb overhauled take it to a shop that specializes in this type of work. You will be glad you did when you get it back.
Hope this helps.

hows your battery doing? starting requires force, if your battery is weak it will most likely trip before starting. have a battery check up

seeing that this was 10 years ago... and you most likely either fixed the issue, or sold the car i will give it a go, since i currently own a 1986 Toyota Corolla Sedan (5 speed) --

the problem can range from blown fuses on the Positive terminal post of the battery; to it not making good connection with the battery posts ( i would Clean them, to rule out poor contact surface )

If the car lights up, but nothing happens when you turn the key to engage the starter motor, either the starter has gone bad, or the battery is low.

If you hear the starter Click, you don't have enough power to turn it.

If you place a booster pack on it, and it still does the same thing, it's shot. ( The starter)

If it can turn over, but doesn't fire, then it's probably spark plugs.

(Press the gas peddle about 5 - 6 times or as needed)
( This send small spurts of gas into the manifold, below the carb. Makes it easier to start on cold day. or if has been sitting for a long time. )

if it's not doing anything, then you may need to see if it's pumping fuel from the gas tank into the carb. -- This can also be caused from a clogged fuel filter.

Look for a lose connection at the crank shaft sensor. This is a signal needed for obtaining tachometer as well as turning on the fuel pump.

if it is totally dead then it could be in your park neutral safety switch, check underneath where the clutch is housed and push in with your hand and see if it engages

clutch slip

This vehicle has a hydraulic clutch system check the fluid level in the clutch master cylinder it is located on the firewall near the brake master cylinder fill it if its low than check hydraulic system for leaks, possibly slave cylinder, you will have to rebleed the system if part replacement is neccassary