My CLUTCH is almost gone... (Help!)

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31-Jul-2004, 09:40 AM

CMS

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My CLUTCH is almost gone... (Help!)

I currently drive a 1998 Honda Civic SI coupe and back in November of 2003, I was told by a Canadian Tire mechanic that I needed to replace my clutch as he was performing my Emissions Test. However, my cousin (who's also a mechanic-in-training) said that my clutch was still good because it wasn't slipping @ the moment.
However, mid-April-late May (2004), I've noticed that my car isn't picking up as efficiently anymore.... so as it CURRENTLY stands, I think my clutch is nearing its end...
Does anyone know a good place (name of business, phone number) where I can get my clutch replaced? (ie.good job, pay less)
Should I go to Honda and get them to do it?? And what brand/kind of clutch should I go for? I basically want a durable/reliable clutch... Many thanks to all.

31-Jul-2004, 11:01 AM

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I know a good private shop down here in hamilton if your interested? i know that you will have to mention to them that you want a tougher clutch but they are very resonable.. and they are trustworthy. So if your interested let me know.....

31-Jul-2004, 11:26 AM

punkindrublic

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if your rich go to honda... they charge like 8-9 hours for a clutch change... otherwise do it yourself or find a local shop that'll do it for a reasonable price

31-Jul-2004, 05:11 PM

imported_Cablerat

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I could do the clutch for you..

Just buy an OEM clutch.. I get discounted prices :P

PM ME if your interested.

31-Jul-2004, 05:30 PM

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pm me if you need ashop

01-Aug-2004, 07:12 AM

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my clutch blew last night on the 401 @ 8:45 pm, towtruck came 11:00 pm, pulled clutch from zc finished 11:35, installed clutch in my crx, finished @ 3:40am....

01-Aug-2004, 09:18 AM

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If y'all know a place where I can spend LESS THAN $1000 AFTER TAXES, I'll be happy =D

01-Aug-2004, 10:14 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by red90dx
my clutch blew last night on the 401 @ 8:45 pm, towtruck came 11:00 pm, pulled clutch from zc finished 11:35, installed clutch in my crx, finished @ 3:40am....

whered u get the new clutch from at midnight?

02-Aug-2004, 07:26 AM

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Folks: I have found a proper mechanic for the job =D

Thanks to all who've replied/pm-ed.

02-Aug-2004, 10:07 AM

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imported_gatherer

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changing a clutch.. (and a transmission in my case when I did this) is an easy job it's not all that complicated.. you remove the tranny fliud. take out the axles (no need to break the axle nuts) and then you start removing transmission bolts and the mounts and presto you slide the input shaft out of the engine and start replacing the clutch.. simple stuff just takes a long time....