"batman" <uspensky@gmail.com> wrote in news:1166127107.046414.243570
@j72g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

> i have a 96 honda prelude with almost 140k on it. i have ownd it since
> 70k and have never replaced the clutch or any part of the transmission
> in general. i dont drive it ultra hard but i probably put more strain
> than average on it.
>
> about two years ago i started getting a problem with the clutch giving
> very little resistance and tough to move the shifter into gear. the
> problem would go away if i pumped the clutch several times before
> started the car. i had my local mechanic take a look and he said that
> it was the master cylinder leak but it was a very small leak and if i
> added fluid every every few months i would be fine. sure enough, the
> fluid was low and i added some fluid religiously anytime i noticed it
> got a bit lower and it has never failed me.
>
> about a week ago i started getting an intermittent problem which has
> become much more consistent witin the week.


Well sure. Your master cylinder has now got *completely* worn out, whereas
before it was only a *little bit* worn out.

You need to replace the master cylinder.



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