1994 Honda Accord fluctuating clutch pressure / slip

1994 HONDA ACCORD
188,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BIGMANN00734
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2 months ago i had a clutch master cylinder pump replaced. before the problem all worked fine, car ran like new. Now the clutch pressure fluctuates. In morning with cooler weather it is very soft, but after driving about 10 minutes or so clutch will be very stiff and transmission seems to slip somewhat especially on heavy traffic or stop and go due to stop lights. will also seem to be lacking power when taking off-could need a tune up or new spark plugs? shop who did work sez there is another hydraulic punp that may need to be changed but am very skeptical of there work or word thus far. any suggestions? Please help!
Mar 20, 2009 at 4:33 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If they replaced the master, then they are now talking about the slave cylinder.At that mileage and what you describe it may need a new clutch, 188k is a really long time for a clutch to last.Sometimes when thepressure plate has an issue it can make the pedal hard, and if it cant keep clamping pressure on the disc, you will have slippage
Mar 20, 2009 at 8:10 AM