Mugen_is_best

So I recently had my clutch replaced with OEM parts and it does not feel the same as it had before. The clutch engages/catches within the first centimeter of travel it feels like and after about a total of an inch completely grabs leaving the following two inches of travel with near no resistance. I can depress the clutch when shifting approx 2 inches with nothing occurring. It also does not like to engage first gear from a dead stop or while slightly rolling (~3mph). The flywheel was not resurfaced as the mechanic said it did not necessitate it. What could be the problem?

Billman250

Air in the hydraulics.

s2000maniac

^^^ in other words bleed the clutch?
i think

s2klariat

Yes

Mugen_is_best

...the clutch action does not feel positive at all either; there's near no resistance in the pedal feel. So I took the car home from the mechanic's and upon starting it up the next day the car refuses to go into any gear- when I try to push it into 1st it will lerch forward slightly- like the clutch isn't fully disengaged when I depress the pedal. Could all these symptoms simply be from having air in the hydraulics like stated before?

twohoos

Yes.

Mugen_is_best

So you guys were right. The mechanic said that fluid is leaking from somewhere besides the master cylinder. Is this a cheap fix?

riztech

I have a leak in my CMC, dealer quoted me $360 for the repair. I ordered the parts for $110, and will be getting it installed by a local S2k guy for $70.

The one thing I've learned about owning the S is that you can't go cheap. Get the best, and your S will last a long time.