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Can you adjust the clutch on a Honda s2000?

Yes, the clutch on a Honda S2000 can be adjusted. The clutch adjustment process involves adjusting the clutch pedal free play, which is the amount of travel the pedal has before it engages the clutch. The free play should be between 10 and 15 mm (0.4 to 0.6 inches). If the free play is too small, the clutch will engage too early and the car will shudder when starting off. If the free play is too large, the clutch will not engage fully and the car will slip when accelerating.

To adjust the clutch, you will need a 10mm open-end wrench and a flat-head screwdriver.

1. Park the car on a level surface and turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and locate the clutch master cylinder. It is located on the driver's side of the engine bay, near the firewall.

3. Use the 10mm wrench to loosen the locknut on the clutch master cylinder pushrod.

4. Use the flat-head screwdriver to turn the pushrod until the clutch pedal free play is between 10 and 15 mm (0.4 to 0.6 inches).

5. Tighten the locknut on the pushrod.

6. Close the hood and start the engine.

7. Test the clutch by depressing the pedal fully. The clutch should engage smoothly and the car should not shudder or slip.

If you are not comfortable performing this adjustment yourself, you can take your car to a qualified mechanic to have it done.