Possible clutch slipping Options

[k-weaver]

For about the past 2-3 months my car has been doing this. It only happens in the morning or when the car is cold. After that it will never happen again (until the next day).

I release the clutch (not all the way), and the car will begin to roll. When I press the gas pedal the car stutters. If I push the clutch back in it stops, when released to start going again it starts. So, is this a problem with my clutch? Or do you think my flywheel needs to be resurfaced?

Also, I have always had a problem getting the car into reverse. It will go half way but not all the way. If I release the clutch a little less than half, it will fall right into gear. This recently started happening to me when trying to put the car into first gear and I have to do the exact same thing to get it in, releaes the clutch a little and it falls right in.

[99Celica]

Your first problem sounds like hot spots on the clutch.
They don't grab the same way the rest of the material does, so the clutch "chatters".
A slipping clutch will allow the engine to rev higher than it normally does, the opposite of what it sounds like is happening.

I think my car has begun to do the same thing. I've noticed it's only in the morning when its cold too. Is there anything I can do about the "hot spots" or will it remain like that until I change the clutch?