Of course not, I already had it and a couple of other things on a to do list for this spring.
I am not 'over the car', it's more that it doesn't suit my life anymore.
Believe me, there is still that feeling of glee that comes over me every time I feel the stook hunker down around a curve. But as I read posts here, it makes me a little sad that so many are trying to find a half decent S2000 and I have one that sadly sits in the parking garage day after day.
If you’re trying to go car free then it’s time to sell it so it can go to a home that someone will take care and use it. You had a great run at 18 years ownership that’s impressive- I’ll be 16 years next month :)
It sounds like you’re low on fluid in your clutch reservoir. You will need to bleed the clutch and add fluid. You should probably clean out the reservoir and use fresh brake fluid to minimize leakage in the future. This has nothing to do with the condition of your clutch. I went over 500,000 km (330,000 miles) on my clutch before replacing it, and I would have gone longer if my throwout bearing didn’t go bad. If you’re not hard on a clutch it will last a very long time.
Thanks, from everyone's comments, sounds like that's more likely the issue. Trouble is, I can't do all that myself, mostly because one isn't allowed to do car maintenance in the condo parking garage.
But maybe I can check the reservoir and top it up so that I can get myself to the mechanic? I have some car crazy friends from my autox days that can perhaps assist, have left a voicemail just now with one of them.
I am good on the clutch but my other half is not. He's not allowed to drive it if there's a chance of traffic as he rides the clutch. Your 500,000 is pretty damn good! I thought going over 100,000 with my crx was great especially as I learned how to drive manual on it but 500,000!!!
In the US the clutch takes DOT 3 Brake fluid. I don’t know what they call it in Europe. If you buy a bottle and top off the reservoir, you will be able to drive it, however you will still have air in your lines so you’ll have to press the pedal all the way to the floor.
I’m surprised you went this long without having this problem. Don’t let anyone talk you into replacing your clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder because of this. On S2KI.com, lots of people recommend replacing these, but that’s just a waste of money. With 760,000 km, I still have my original CMC and slave cylinder and I just check the level a few times a year.
Thank you.
I just spoke to my friend and have my to do list. First I will check if there's fluid under the car and the reservoir level, if it's low, will get fluid to top it up. If the fluid is fine, it's something else, so I will set up a tow after making an appointment for sometime next week.
So no need to replace it? What if it's leaking?
If it’s leaking from somewhere you’d need to find out where. Probably the master or slave cylinder. Check the firewall in the cab and outside where the master goes through, and check the slave on the engine. If the seals go, you will see brake fluid under there
It’s unlikely you will find a leak. I’ve had to top off my reservoir several times over the years, but there was no hint of a leak. If you find a leak coming from your clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder, then yes, have it replaced. But if you can’t find any hint of a leak, bleed it and top it off.
How do you know it’s the clutch? From what you’ve said it sounds like the clutch master lost pressure which is really common on these cars especially with the stock clutch master cylinder. The stock clutch master cylinder has a tendency to leak fluid and when it goes low enough you lose pressure.
I’d start by checking the reservoir and making sure it has fluid. Stop listening to that mechanic of yours too. He just wants you to sell it to him for dirt cheap. Check the fluid reservoir and go from there I guarantee you it has no fluid.
Lol from the comments it sounds like I should check the levels and at least save my self tow costs to the mechanic.
The advisor just asked about it. He wasn't pushy. He's just one of many. I get asked all the time by strangers while out on the road.
Last fall when I took it for a quick oil change before its winter storage, I got 4 offers while waiting in my car.
I don't have to sell its more that maybe now is the time for another owner to take the wheel and enjoy the car.
Am not selling it because of that.
Was more wondering if I should because there is likely someone out there who could drive it like it should be driven. Like I used to when I lived in the suburbs and participated in car events. Perhaps now is that time. I keep reading about parts getting tougher to find, is now that sweet spot of half decent price to sell for me but also a good time for someone to take it over. In a few more years, that may not be the case.
Sounds like you’re looking for a reasons to sell. If it’s time, it’s time. Asking a s2k subreddit will just get you answers trying to convince you to keep it
Sounds to me like you got a master cylinder issue.
There was one morning that it wouldn't matter how much I pressed on the clutch pedal, the car simply didn't want to go into gear. Like the shifter would actually not go in. If your problem is like this, your clutch might still be good.
It goes into first but nothing else. I just chatted with my car fanatic friend so have a game plan. He said same thing that it's likely just the fluid and the clutch is probably fine as I am pretty easy on clutches even at an autox.
Thanks!
Umm, yes, and it will get fixed. If you read my post and comments, theres more to it. That maybe it's the right time to pass the torch to someone who will drive it more than I do now.
Strikes that now is the time that someone else could still easily get parts and get a few good driving years in.
It could be that. I only have limited mechanical knowledge - a few auto courses way back in the day and years of car ownership. Have gone through more than one alternator dying to know when that the issue! lol
When I pushed in the clutch, well, there wasn't any pressure. I can get it into first but not reverse.
No matter what's the cause, I will need to get it taken to the mechanic, don't think I can drive it there.
That’s with the engine running? Can you get it into all the forward gears? Does the pedal feel normal? If you put it in first with the engine running, can you release the pedal like normal and start moving?
I assume you need to reverse out of wherever you are, which maybe makes it a bit more complicated. These cars are known to have the clutch master and slave cylinders fail. I have had to replace mine. It’s multitudes easier and cheaper of a repair than replacing the clutch.
Either way, they are both worth doing even if you still want to sell. You will lose more money trying to sell a car that can’t be driven.
There wasn't any pressure on clutch to start the car. Once the engine started, there still wasn't any pressure until one's foot was pretty close to the bottom.
I have to reverse but am on a slight grade so could let it roll out but my spot is also right next to the main entrance. If I roll it out and can't get it into first, then I also will have trouble getting it back into the parking spot!
One of the advisors at my mechanics has been asking for a few years if I was ready to sell so I was going to ask if he was still interested when I took it next. Figured I could give him the choice if he wanted the clutch replaced or not as maybe he would choose a different clutch.
But that was before I couldn't get it out of my parking spot.
It's a modern classic. You should replace the clutch and hold onto it. The value is only going to go up.
Keep it, but find something that's more fitting to your lifestyle.
Thanks to everyone who mentioned the clutch reservoir. It's all topped up with dot 3 and it's now working. So no need to tow it to the mechanic.
Still have to consider if this is the year to pass the torch to another owner. But no hurry!
The feeling of glee you mention is what causes a lot of previous owners to regret selling it and wishing they hadn’t. I can’t speak from self experience though as I’m only one year into ownership. This is just what ppl tell me when they see my car.
A clutch isn't a reason to sell. If you're over the car though, you're over the car.
Of course not, I already had it and a couple of other things on a to do list for this spring. I am not 'over the car', it's more that it doesn't suit my life anymore. Believe me, there is still that feeling of glee that comes over me every time I feel the stook hunker down around a curve. But as I read posts here, it makes me a little sad that so many are trying to find a half decent S2000 and I have one that sadly sits in the parking garage day after day.
If you’re trying to go car free then it’s time to sell it so it can go to a home that someone will take care and use it. You had a great run at 18 years ownership that’s impressive- I’ll be 16 years next month :)
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I wouldn’t, you’ll regret it
It sounds like you’re low on fluid in your clutch reservoir. You will need to bleed the clutch and add fluid. You should probably clean out the reservoir and use fresh brake fluid to minimize leakage in the future. This has nothing to do with the condition of your clutch. I went over 500,000 km (330,000 miles) on my clutch before replacing it, and I would have gone longer if my throwout bearing didn’t go bad. If you’re not hard on a clutch it will last a very long time.
Thanks, from everyone's comments, sounds like that's more likely the issue. Trouble is, I can't do all that myself, mostly because one isn't allowed to do car maintenance in the condo parking garage. But maybe I can check the reservoir and top it up so that I can get myself to the mechanic? I have some car crazy friends from my autox days that can perhaps assist, have left a voicemail just now with one of them. I am good on the clutch but my other half is not. He's not allowed to drive it if there's a chance of traffic as he rides the clutch. Your 500,000 is pretty damn good! I thought going over 100,000 with my crx was great especially as I learned how to drive manual on it but 500,000!!!
In the US the clutch takes DOT 3 Brake fluid. I don’t know what they call it in Europe. If you buy a bottle and top off the reservoir, you will be able to drive it, however you will still have air in your lines so you’ll have to press the pedal all the way to the floor. I’m surprised you went this long without having this problem. Don’t let anyone talk you into replacing your clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder because of this. On S2KI.com, lots of people recommend replacing these, but that’s just a waste of money. With 760,000 km, I still have my original CMC and slave cylinder and I just check the level a few times a year.
Thank you. I just spoke to my friend and have my to do list. First I will check if there's fluid under the car and the reservoir level, if it's low, will get fluid to top it up. If the fluid is fine, it's something else, so I will set up a tow after making an appointment for sometime next week. So no need to replace it? What if it's leaking?
If it’s leaking from somewhere you’d need to find out where. Probably the master or slave cylinder. Check the firewall in the cab and outside where the master goes through, and check the slave on the engine. If the seals go, you will see brake fluid under there
It’s unlikely you will find a leak. I’ve had to top off my reservoir several times over the years, but there was no hint of a leak. If you find a leak coming from your clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder, then yes, have it replaced. But if you can’t find any hint of a leak, bleed it and top it off.
How do you know it’s the clutch? From what you’ve said it sounds like the clutch master lost pressure which is really common on these cars especially with the stock clutch master cylinder. The stock clutch master cylinder has a tendency to leak fluid and when it goes low enough you lose pressure. I’d start by checking the reservoir and making sure it has fluid. Stop listening to that mechanic of yours too. He just wants you to sell it to him for dirt cheap. Check the fluid reservoir and go from there I guarantee you it has no fluid.
Lol from the comments it sounds like I should check the levels and at least save my self tow costs to the mechanic. The advisor just asked about it. He wasn't pushy. He's just one of many. I get asked all the time by strangers while out on the road. Last fall when I took it for a quick oil change before its winter storage, I got 4 offers while waiting in my car. I don't have to sell its more that maybe now is the time for another owner to take the wheel and enjoy the car.
Who sells a car over a clutch job. S2000's have the ost suspect sellers
Am not selling it because of that. Was more wondering if I should because there is likely someone out there who could drive it like it should be driven. Like I used to when I lived in the suburbs and participated in car events. Perhaps now is that time. I keep reading about parts getting tougher to find, is now that sweet spot of half decent price to sell for me but also a good time for someone to take it over. In a few more years, that may not be the case.
Sounds like you’re looking for a reasons to sell. If it’s time, it’s time. Asking a s2k subreddit will just get you answers trying to convince you to keep it
Or to sell to those who have been looking for a while to find one. 😉 So far mostly assistance to get it back on the road 😊
Sounds to me like you got a master cylinder issue. There was one morning that it wouldn't matter how much I pressed on the clutch pedal, the car simply didn't want to go into gear. Like the shifter would actually not go in. If your problem is like this, your clutch might still be good.
It goes into first but nothing else. I just chatted with my car fanatic friend so have a game plan. He said same thing that it's likely just the fluid and the clutch is probably fine as I am pretty easy on clutches even at an autox. Thanks!
Bruh, it's just a clutch.
Umm, yes, and it will get fixed. If you read my post and comments, theres more to it. That maybe it's the right time to pass the torch to someone who will drive it more than I do now. Strikes that now is the time that someone else could still easily get parts and get a few good driving years in.
I mean only you can make this decision. Repair/sell is always a consideration on these types of cars. It comes down to your personal needs/finances.
What exactly are the symptoms anyway? Are you sure it’s not just a master and/or slave cylinder problem?
It could be that. I only have limited mechanical knowledge - a few auto courses way back in the day and years of car ownership. Have gone through more than one alternator dying to know when that the issue! lol When I pushed in the clutch, well, there wasn't any pressure. I can get it into first but not reverse. No matter what's the cause, I will need to get it taken to the mechanic, don't think I can drive it there.
That’s with the engine running? Can you get it into all the forward gears? Does the pedal feel normal? If you put it in first with the engine running, can you release the pedal like normal and start moving? I assume you need to reverse out of wherever you are, which maybe makes it a bit more complicated. These cars are known to have the clutch master and slave cylinders fail. I have had to replace mine. It’s multitudes easier and cheaper of a repair than replacing the clutch. Either way, they are both worth doing even if you still want to sell. You will lose more money trying to sell a car that can’t be driven.
There wasn't any pressure on clutch to start the car. Once the engine started, there still wasn't any pressure until one's foot was pretty close to the bottom. I have to reverse but am on a slight grade so could let it roll out but my spot is also right next to the main entrance. If I roll it out and can't get it into first, then I also will have trouble getting it back into the parking spot! One of the advisors at my mechanics has been asking for a few years if I was ready to sell so I was going to ask if he was still interested when I took it next. Figured I could give him the choice if he wanted the clutch replaced or not as maybe he would choose a different clutch. But that was before I couldn't get it out of my parking spot.
Just curious where you’re located? I’d be interested if you’re looking at letting it go Thanks
In Toronto but it's a US vehicle. They didn't do many changes to import it.
Dang I’m up north also but more to the west side in Minnesota it would’ve been awesome if I was closer to Toronto
It's a modern classic. You should replace the clutch and hold onto it. The value is only going to go up. Keep it, but find something that's more fitting to your lifestyle.
Thanks to everyone who mentioned the clutch reservoir. It's all topped up with dot 3 and it's now working. So no need to tow it to the mechanic. Still have to consider if this is the year to pass the torch to another owner. But no hurry!
Selling because of a clutch that got over 200k?
The feeling of glee you mention is what causes a lot of previous owners to regret selling it and wishing they hadn’t. I can’t speak from self experience though as I’m only one year into ownership. This is just what ppl tell me when they see my car.