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1995 Honda Accord LX 5spd clutch
Ok, I have a 1995 Honda Accord LX with 115K miles with a 5 speed clutch
living in NC. Last year, I drove it into the shop because I could not get it in gear, especially 1st, but reverse seemed to be all right. The mechanic took the clutch all apart and could not find anything wrong with it, and it worked. Unfortunately for me, the next day, he told me that the clutch cylinder was leaking, and replaced both the master and slave clutch cylinder for $800. About a month afterwards, I was experiencing the same [but not as severe] problem, but it went away. I think he said the work was guareenteed for a year, but he put nothing in writting. Now, about 14 months later, I am having the same problem, the car will not let me push the clutch in gear, even reverse. Should I have him look at it. Obviously, he will find something else wrong with the clutch as well. This is my big question!! The dillemma I have is that I have been sinking $1+K/year into this car for the last five years. Some of it was to replace the timing belt at 70K as a preventative. Unfortunately, I let the dealer talk me into replacing the fuel pump, also as a preventative measure. Does it need that? I had the exhaust worked on 3 times by 3 different mechanics, most of them were crooks. Last month, the breaks needed to be changed. Three months ago, the CV joint and parts needed to be changed for $1K. At what point do I just scrap the car? I guess I should have scrapped it about a year ago. BTW, the AC has a leak, which cost me another $20 to have the AC recharged, not including the fact that I brought in my own coolant. I remember looking at www.ebay.com for parts. I think I can get more for the parts than at a junk yard, where I got $100 for a Plymoth Colt '91 with a problem in the exhaust and a deterirating clutch? |
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Looks like someone is unlucky here - either you or your car. Those cars supposed to last much longer than 115K. Since you obviously do not know a bit about cars, your best bet would be to try and find good mechanic. I know it is hard, but otherwise you are just flushing your money into a toilet. -- MishaA ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MishaA's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=469060 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=639309 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Deodiaus wrote: > Ok, I have a 1995 Honda Accord LX with 115K miles with a 5 speed clutch > living in NC. 5 speed transaxle. > Last year, I drove it into the shop because I could not get it in gear, > especially 1st, but reverse seemed to be all right. > The mechanic took the clutch all apart and could not find anything > wrong with it, and it worked. Unfortunately for me, the next day, he > told me that the clutch cylinder was leaking, and replaced both the > master and slave clutch cylinder for $800. Sounds high for a master and slave replacement, but a leak at either *would* cause difficult engagement into gear. > About a month afterwards, I > was experiencing the same [but not as severe] problem, but it went > away. I think he said the work was guareenteed for a year, but he put > nothing in writting. > Now, about 14 months later, I am having the same problem, the car will > not let me push the clutch in gear, even reverse. You push the shift lever to select gear(s). You push the clutch to facilitate gear engagement. Which part wasn't moving properly, the clutch pedal or the shift lever? > Should I have him look at it. Obviously, he will find something else > wrong with the clutch as well. This is my big question!! > The dillemma I have is that I have been sinking $1+K/year into this car > for the last five years. Some of it was to replace the timing belt at > 70K as a preventative. Unfortunately, I let the dealer talk me into > replacing the fuel pump, also as a preventative measure. Does it need > that? Any possibility they suggested you replace the *water* pump? Yes, a water pump is a good idea to replace along with the timing belt on that vehicle. > I had the exhaust worked on 3 times by 3 different mechanics, most of > them were crooks. Unnecessary and biased info with no supporting argument. > Last month, the breaks needed to be changed. Likely the brakes. No surprise at ~115K miles. > Three months ago, the CV joint and parts needed to be changed for $1K. Too vague to comment on cost or likelyhood the parts should have failed. > At what point do I just scrap the car? I guess I should have scrapped > it about a year ago. A 1995 manual trans Accord with only 115k *could* be in great shape if it was properly maintained. They are not money pits by design, rather very reliable cars. > BTW, the AC has a leak, which cost me another $20 to have the AC > recharged, not including the fact that I brought in my own coolant. Sounds scary. "my own coolant"? "$20"? How is this related? > I remember looking at www.ebay.com for parts. I think I can get more > for the parts than at a junk yard, where I got $100 for a Plymoth Colt > '91 with a problem in the exhaust and a deterirating clutch? What? Toyota MDT in MO |
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1995 Honda Accord LX 5spd clutch
I don't find $1k a year outrageous for car maintenance. My logic is; what could I buy for $1k a year that I would like as well. I drive old cars, my newest one is an '87 pickup. I seldom spend more that $1k per year on any of them, but I can do my own repairs. Sounds to me like you want a new car and are looking for support to justify the idea. As to the E-bay idea, A car is always worth more for parts even when they are brand new. When I worked at a dealership they took a new pickup apart and sold it over the parts counter @ 4-5 times the retail of the truck. But, it is a tremendous amount of work and if you are not mechanically inclined enough to replace a clutch cylinder, how are you going to do at taking one completely apart? I have problems getting things apart sometimes, and I have a lift, torches, air tools and a lot of specialty wrenches / tools. |
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1995 Honda Accord LX 5spd clutch
Deodiaus wrote: > Ok, I have a 1995 Honda Accord LX with 115K miles with a 5 speed clutch > living in NC. > Last year, I drove it into the shop because I could not get it in gear, > especially 1st, but reverse seemed to be all right. > The mechanic took the clutch all apart and could not find anything > wrong with it, and it worked. Unfortunately for me, the next day, he > told me that the clutch cylinder was leaking, and replaced both the > master and slave clutch cylinder for $800. About a month afterwards, I > was experiencing the same [but not as severe] problem, but it went > away. I think he said the work was guareenteed for a year, but he put > nothing in writting. > Now, about 14 months later, I am having the same problem, the car will > not let me push the clutch in gear, even reverse. > Should I have him look at it. Obviously, he will find something else > wrong with the clutch as well. This is my big question!! > The dillemma I have is that I have been sinking $1+K/year into this car > for the last five years. Some of it was to replace the timing belt at > 70K as a preventative. Unfortunately, I let the dealer talk me into > replacing the fuel pump, also as a preventative measure. Does it need > that? > I had the exhaust worked on 3 times by 3 different mechanics, most of > them were crooks. > Last month, the breaks needed to be changed. > Three months ago, the CV joint and parts needed to be changed for $1K. > At what point do I just scrap the car? I guess I should have scrapped > it about a year ago. > BTW, the AC has a leak, which cost me another $20 to have the AC > recharged, not including the fact that I brought in my own coolant. > I remember looking at www.ebay.com for parts. I think I can get more > for the parts than at a junk yard, where I got $100 for a Plymoth Colt > '91 with a problem in the exhaust and a deterirating clutch? I'll give you $101 for the Accord if you deliver it. |
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1995 Honda Accord LX 5spd clutch
RayV wrote: > > I'll give you $101 for the Accord if you deliver it. I'll raise him to $104 and a jug of hooch. And if I had a dollar for every time I've heard "the mechanic is a crook/trying to rip me off" I could buy a whole fleet of these aging civics. -phaeton |
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phaeton Wrote: > > I could buy a whole fleet of these aging > civics. > -phaeton What is your problem with civics, man? Thread was about accord:lol: -- MishaA ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MishaA's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=469060 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=639309 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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1995 Honda Accord LX 5spd clutch
The hand knob is hard to manipulate, and does not want to engage.
The thing is I had this exact same problem last year, so would have expected the mechanic to have fixed it. Should I take it to a dealer who might be more familiar with the clutch on this particular vehicle? This year, it has cost me a lot more to repair this vehicle. I think I am pushing $2K already this year before the clutch job. The car is valued at $3K tops, especially because it is scratch up and the AC is leaking as well. |
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1995 Honda Accord LX 5spd clutch
Deodiaus wrote: > The hand knob is hard to manipulate, and does not want to engage. > The thing is I had this exact same problem last year, so would have > expected the mechanic to have fixed it. If it happens primarily going into 1rst gear and to a lesser extent 2nd gear, I would suspect the 1-2 synchronizer hub and rings are worn. This would require a fairly expensive overhaul to repair. On an Accord with 115K miles, I would guess lack of trans oil changes would be the cause of that. Second guess would be too many aggressive shifts with improper clutch timing. These are not known for wearing out that early in life. Misalignment of main and counter shafts is a remote possibility, but you would probably have some horrible bearing noises to accompany the hard shifting. Otherwise something wrong with the clutch pedal adjustment (RARELY needs to be tampered with on your vehicle) or a broken component somewhere in the clutch/hydraulic linkage could cause insufficient clutch release and resulting difficulty in shifting. > Should I take it to a dealer > who might be more familiar with the clutch on this particular vehicle? They will be able to diagnose it properly as would any competent mechanic. I trust you shop on price alone based on your previous comments, so good luck to you. Toyota MDT in MO |
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1995 Honda Accord LX 5spd clutch
MishaA wrote: > phaeton Wrote: > > > > I could buy a whole fleet of these aging > > civics. > > -phaeton > What is your problem with civics, man? Thread was about accord:lol: > After my morning coffee, I am aware of my flagrant blunder. whoops! (i like both the civics and the accords of that era, btw) ;-) -phaeton |
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