Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns98999FD53CA7Ctegger@207.14.116.130:

> "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.
>
>
>

Probably needs to flush out all the old hydraulic fluid,too.
Replacing the MC should not be that hard.It needs to be bled free of
air,though,after replacement.



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