Clutch problem in cold weather?

Question

I have a '92 Honda Civic VX with a hydraulic clutch system. During cold weather (40 F or lower), my clutch pedal goes to the floor and I can't put the car into gear. Pumping the clutch or warming it up doesn't help; it just grinds. I can turn it off, put it into gear, then "lurch" forward. Driving it for extended periods of time doesn't seem to help too much, although going up hills sometimes does. During warmer weather, it works fine, although sometimes the clutch pedal will get stuck halfway out then pop back into place. I had a clutch job, master and slave cylinder replaced, clutch system drained/fluid replaced (2x), all to no effect. The mechanic was stumped, as he couldn't replicate the problem (warmer weather, no problem). What could be affected by the cold?

Answer 1

could be a few things that could cause this type of problem. providing your shop has bleed the system properly. there's possiblities that the pressure plate fingers are getting worn and weakend. I have incountered on some imports that a bad hydraulic line can cause problems. if the problem wasnt there before the clutch change i would suspect either the slave or master cylinger being bad. although it was replaced doesnt always mean the new one is good. while your at it look under the dash and see if you have some binding issues in the pedal assembly.

Answer 2

My best advice is have it towed to the same mechanic when it's cold outside and it's acting up, as that replicates the problem.
You might call the guy first, then ride with the tow truck driver, so you're there and can show him what it's doing.

I suppose you could drive it there, but you really have to know what you're doing and I'm not responsible if you grind out a gear or ruin the synchroniser, heh.

Answer 3

I rolled the dice, consulted the Taro cards, and it would seem that you have a throw out bearing that is binding on the input shaft bearing retainer.
Some times this outer sleeve where the bearing rides can become worn.
Unfortunately the only cure is to replace the transmission input shaft bearing retainer ( which includes the throwout bearing sleeve )
And a new throwout bearing.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Moisture in the fluid