user38221@aol.com (User38221) wrote in message news:<20040615054618.05916.00000003@mb-m05.aol.com>...
> the clutch pedal feels fine. the clutch has been engaging and disengaging in
> the middle area of the pedal's travel. the mechanic stated that my clutch
> pedal is a bit heavy which would become lighter and quicker after the clutch is
> overhauled....or that might be part of his sales pitch.
>
> is there anything else i can do to ascertain the problem or does it look like i
> need to drop the tranny?

Well, if there's still fluid in the reservoir, the leak shouldn't be
actually affecting the clutch action. The cylinder refills from the
reservoir and shouldn't get air into the system.
I'm afraid it's likely to be the clutch, in some way. I've not had the
problem you describe, but I've had the throwout bearing go early. I'm
afraid Honda clutch parts aren't any too overdesigned.
Of course, since it's such a major operation, before getting into the
clutch, you ought to make sure it's not anything else. Look at the
linkage between the slave cylinder and the clutch and make sure it's
not screwed up in some way. If you're going to replace the master
cylinder anyway, might as well do that first on the 1 in a million
chance that that fixes it. It's relatively cheap, by comparison.
>
>
> >From: "Mista Bone" mistab0ne@nospam.net
> >Date: 6/15/2004 3:01 AM Eastern Standard Time
> >Message-id: <l1yzc.97474$DG4.71792@fe2.columbus.rr.com>
> >
> >How does the clutch pedal itself feel?????
> > If the pedal is soft and engagement at the VERY bottom, near the floor,
> >then you have air in the lines. Bleed the air out and maintain proper fluid
> >level. A leaky CMC will still have enough fluid to last 3000 miles between
> >oil changes.
> >
> >Yes it is common for the springs to pop out of the clutch disc. More common
> >on Integras than Hondas.