Jeff4/15/08 19:18IIaNj.15980$vz2.2635@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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
I concur. The clutch is slipping but 192 K is a good life for it. The job
should be closer to $500 than a $1000. If not get a quote elsewhere.
If you can get a look at the flywheel when the transmission is out and if
there is any dark spots or burn marks (happens when the clutch slips and
builds up heat like yours was doing) on it either replace it or at least
have it resurfaced if you want your clutch to work like it did from the
factory. You should get a new clutch disk, pressure plate and throw out
bearing in the deal. Ask what parts get replaced. Insist that those parts
be
all new, all OEM cause the labor to replace them later is high. You got it
out, do it all.
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Pickleman
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1998 Civic HX MT with 142K
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