Clutch pedal pressure lost after driving for 200 miles, help me please!

[tqlla]

Hey, I sold my car to someone who lives 1500 miles away. I tried to check everything to make sure it drove well, but I didnt drive my car very much(10K miles in 1.5 years) So I didnt know how well the car would driving so far. Car has 61K miles

Well anyway, the person who bought my car, is now 400 miles away. He apparently drove 200 miles without using the clutch. When he depressed the clutch, it did not come back up.

I had a 99, plus he was just going straight(Slight veer right)... so I dont think its crankwalk. The clutch pressure came back after some work.

Is it the slave cylinder? Car only has 60K miles, my 3000s slave didnt die till 90-100K miles. Fluid isnt missing, and no fluid by the clutch pedal. Something like a slave cylinder isnt a big deal, but I really want this guy to make it home.

Could it be that the clutch pedal is adjusted a little low? I have never drove 200 miles without pressing the clutch.

 

[tqlla]

Oh, also the car still has the accumulator. Could that be the problem??? I didnt replace it cause I wanted to protect the tranny(And I figured thats why its there)

 

[leet]

You have a leak somewhere. Mine used to do the same thing after longs trips w/ minimal clutch usage. Find it, fix it. Should take care of the problem.

 

[tqlla]

Oh, thats good. I hope that he can make it home though. Maybe thats the reason my clutch is soo hard to adjust.

 

[UVaJester]

I have a similar problem.... When I would take the 2-3 hour drive from school to home my clutch would stick to floor once I got off the interstate... then after pumping the pedal a few times... the pressure would return and feel normal.. I only had this happen a few times... but lately it hasn't done it again.. I have no idea about what causes it though...

Jester

 

[UVaJester]

If there is a leak.. should I see the fluid as being low..?? Or fluid dripping under the car..?? Thanks in advacne.

Jester