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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The hand **** 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.

 

The hand **** 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.

 

The hand **** 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.

 

The hand **** 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.

 

Deodiaus wrote:
> The hand **** 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

 

Deodiaus wrote:
> The hand **** 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

 

Deodiaus wrote:
> The hand **** 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

 

Deodiaus wrote:
> The hand **** 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

 

Ok, the mechanic had me pump the clutch while he adjusted some controls
on the front. He thinks there is still a leak, but it seemed to fix
the problem for now. I should have asked him to demonstate, so that I
could fix it myself. I didn't want to lean against the car because I
was too well dressed today for automotive lessons. I'll see how this
hold out. Does anyone know of any web pages or manual which describe
how to do this?
BTW, in 1979, I removed the transmission on a 1970 Dodge Dart. Too bad
I could put another one back in place. I am competent enough to be
dangerous.
He is a neighboor auto mechanic, and I trust him somewhat.
I try not to base these purchases based on price alone. I took my
Accord to the Honda dealer, but felt that I was talked into the fuel
pump. The real reason I have my apprehension is that I never heard of
replacing that fuel pump, until the last posting regarding the water
pump. BTW, if the water pump has failed, wouldn't that show up as the
engine registering too hot. It seems that they should have an alarm
for it.
Another time years ago and far away, the problem with the exhaust was
that I can't believe 3 mechanics needed to work on it before fixing it.
The last one, I asked the parts when he was done, but he claimed that
I told him to throw them out. That was BS. Unfortunately, I don't
know if I could have gotten away from not paying. He knew where I
lived, and believed he would do something like throwing a dead skunk
through my living room window when I was away on vacation. His ex-wife
once made a joke that he just cheats his customers, so was wondering if
that wasn't a hint.