John Smith wrote:
> I have a 99 Accord 4-cylinder with a 5-speed transmission and clutch
that
> have performed flawlessly for 192,000 miles. Neither has ever been
serviced
> (beyond checking clutch fluid level) or maintained in any way. Now it
> appears some problems are arising and I know I'll need to talk to a pro
> mechanic about this. However, I would appreciate any comments from the
> group before I go to the shop, to be sure I know what I'm getting into.
>
> Problems: In recent months, the engine has become a lot louder,
especially
> when accelerating through third gear and above. A few weeks ago, I had
to
> slow down (I down****fted fropm fourth to third) then speed up again, all
> while climbing a gentle hill. In third gear, the engine raced toward 4K
rpm
> or higher, seemingly with no additional power going to the wheels. I
have
> now started to notice this effect to a lesser degree on other hills and
it
> seems manageable if I just back off on the accelerator. Also, a few
days
> ago, I was going around a corner (in third gear, I believe) and I heard
a
> distinct grinding noise coming from the same area as the increased
driving
> noise comes from.
>
> In terms of hours and parts, what kind of repair estimates can I expect
to
> get based on this set of symptoms? Anything specific to be on the
lookout
> for, or to avoid? Once again, thanks to the greatest newsgroup on
Usenet
> and the most helpful Honda people. This group is a real gem.
It sounds like you need a new clutch. Probably around $500 to $1000. You
need to take it in as soon as possible, because soon the car won't be
drivable at all.
Jeff
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