On initial start up each day the clutch is very heavy when i push it to the floor. After that it is fine. All subsequent start-ups throughout the day are fine and the clutch does not slip. The clutch is stock and my car has 30k miles. Any thoughts.
thanks.

 

Accumulator...and slave. Do a search.

 

Do both at one time...and if you need a new clutch anyway, same labor.

+1 on the search. NOT a simple at home job.....lift is a very valuable thing, etc.


JB

 

Diddo on the accumulator, had one go out in May, @ 38K.
Had to pull the trans at the same time (shifting problem) and found the clutch to still be in good condition. Went to Sachs Motorsport PP & disk any way. My guess is since you are stock and if you are not doing hard launches, you don't need a clutch yet. Besides it's a bit of a job with a trick or two, best left for an experienced mechanic with a lift.

 

thanks for the replies. For those of you that had to replace your clutch accumulator, how long did it take from the first time you noticed it was a problem until it had to be replaced? Right now mine is not bad- just a little heavy when i first start up.

 

Me, about 3 weeks.

 

3-4 weeks.

 

I just had exact same problem.
It is the accumulator (shaped like a ball, also get a small washer and some
pentosin as the power steering fluid feeds it). Parts were about $185.

Good luck,

MK

 

Mine is in shop right now for crappy pedal feel. I still have a few months left on the warranty so...The dealer will cover the slave, NOT the accumulator ($200?), plus a $140 "diagnosis" fee.