I think you need to give a more clear statement of the problem to the list.

What does it mean to say "she is starting to have problems engaging the
clutch?"  Without more, that sounds more like hydraulics to me.    How
does clutch pedal travel relate to when she can and can't shift
properly, is it particular to certain gears, are there any odd noises,
gear crunch and otherwise that are heard when she is trying to shift.
Does it happen all the time or just when she is first driving the car
and get better after she has driven a while?

You don't want to pay for that large job if indeed it is bad slave
cylinder or just the need for a bleed job.  Yeah, I read what the
mechanic said.  But, we are often reading about people who get told they
need lots of repairs when it is really something simple.

Not saying that all mechanics do this, but . . .enough do, or aren't
knowledgeable enough to make a proper diagnosis.

On the other hand if the precise description involves certain factors,
it isn't the clutch but could be worse, i.e., the tranny itself.

If the clutch is just starting to be a bit iffy, you probably could
drive it to CO more easily and cheaper than shipping it, if she stops
driving it and doesn't wear it out more.

Sam

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Sam Walters

Baltimore, MD