comedywizard Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi, I'm new to this forum & Honda ownership in general. I have recently bought an Aerodeck VTi 1.8, its a nice car, totally original and unmolested, thats why I was attracted to it, however I think the clutch is on its way out. I bled the clutch fluid as it was quite dirty and seems to have helped a little, however its quite clunky and notchy engaging gears. It drives absolutely fine when its going but does crunch a little going into gear and is a very low biting point. I recently drove it up onto some ramps for some service items and could smell a bit of clutch, also stop start up a steep car park ramp could smell it, so considering its on 114k as well, and most probably the original clutch, think its time to change it. I was going to change the gearbox fluid anyway, but think clutch replacement is more likely sooner than later. Reverse can be graunchy also and cant select 1st when rolling until virtually at a standstill, which can cause problems at junctions etc... so I'd rather get it sorted than cause any more damage to the box but crunching the gears all the time. Most service & maintenance items I do myself but with a recent young baby I just dont have time to tackle bigger jobs like this. Are there any independent Honda specialists in South Wales? otherwise I will just price up some local garages from the good garage scheme.Thanks for any advice, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastgtir Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 i think r motion are around there buddy?performance auto works also near by somewhere?clutch is an easy job tbh, the specialists charge double what a normal garage would charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicturbo79 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I can do that for you mate cheaper than anyone else but you are a good drive from my unit in the midlands . but the cost savings could be worth the drive. Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comedywizard Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks for the offer Rich, what sort of cost would it be? Yeah you are a fair drive but depending on fuel costs then maybe a day trip could be arranged sometime, also I'd prefer an enthusiast to do it for me than just a standard garage. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodels Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks for the offer Rich, what sort of cost would it be? Yeah you are a fair drive but depending on fuel costs then maybe a day trip could be arranged sometime, also I'd prefer an enthusiast to do it for me than just a standard garage. Cheers, Dave more to the point will it get there oh and to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comedywizard Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks for the welcome. Yeah thats the thing, it still drives fine, clutch isnt slipping, does hill starts ok, its just the notchy changes now and again and changing down for junctions. It may well be just adjustment to start with but would imagine it's due soon due to mileage. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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