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y do i feel this...... - 3/27/2007 4:52:08 PM    ic892003 Posts: 2121 Joined: 7/21/2006 Status: offline about 5 months ago i got a competition stage 1 clutch for my 92 civic lx, i didnt liike the job the mechanic did to install it, y is it that i notice every few weeks or so the engagement point on the clutch changes, ( when i switch gears, either i have to let the clutch slowly go one week, and the other week i have to let it go faster or it wont catch perectly and the car will jock slightly?) itsl ike the engagment point is always changing Post #: 1

RE: y do i feel this...... - 3/27/2007 9:40:48 PM    ic892003 Posts: 2121 Joined: 7/21/2006 Status: offline anyuone have any info? (in reply to ic892003) Post #: 2

RE: y do i feel this...... - 3/28/2007 1:28:18 PM    Remmy Posts: 11165 Joined: 1/11/2005 From: Charleston Status: offline It could be you didnt break it in properly. When you get a new clutch you have to baby it for about 500 miles. _____________________________ (in reply to ic892003) Post #: 3

RE: y do i feel this...... - 3/28/2007 3:53:21 PM    ic892003 Posts: 2121 Joined: 7/21/2006 Status: offline so does that mean my cluthc will burn out in a shorter amount of time? (in reply to Remmy) Post #: 4

RE: y do i feel this...... - 3/28/2007 6:10:54 PM    Powermidget Posts: 418 Joined: 1/3/2007 From: So Cal Status: offline there is a break in period for clutches...if you have a cable clutch you can tighten it up yourself to get rid of the play....i had a crx one time that during brake in had fluxing catch points until in wouldn't engage in gear until i tightened up the slack i couldnt get the clutch to engage to start it even...felt like an ass after i towed it to the shop then realized what it was( just after b16 swap)....if you have hydro tranny i dont know how you adjust it _____________________________ 86 Bronco XLT ~ Blown Tranny&Motor(Ebay'd to Texas) 91 CRX Si ~ Totaled 90 CRX Dx(b16) ~ Jacked 96 LS Teg ~ Traded 91 HB B18a1~Blown Trans FOR SALE 93 Miata MX-5 56000 orig miles SWEET!!! (in reply to ic892003) Post #: 5

RE: y do i feel this...... - 3/28/2007 7:41:50 PM    ic892003 Posts: 2121 Joined: 7/21/2006 Status: offline yea i know that u can adjust on cable tranny, but i have a hydraluic and that cannot be adjusted, jus curious in the case my clutch would be "slipping" wat would be happening and i hope this is not the case cause my clutch was replaced2500 miles ago (in reply to Powermidget) Post #: 6

RE: y do i feel this...... - 3/28/2007 10:19:36 PM    Mr Mobsta Man Posts: 3004 Joined: 6/29/2006 From: West Virginia Status: online A clutch slipping is like whenever you let the clutch out but it is still engaged.  Either happens when the clutch is too worn or if you are pushing more hp than the clutch can handle. _____________________________ quote: ORIGINAL: Vilex Honestly, if you would want to buy a modded civic with all the work done for you. I pity you, thats no Honda Enthusiast. (in reply to ic892003) Post #: 7

RE: y do i feel this...... - 3/29/2007 5:08:19 AM    ErikElvis   Posts: 39 Joined: 3/17/2007 Status: offline Does the actual clutch pedal adjust?  On my eclipse I can adjust it from there.  You can also try bleeding the system.  Oh and you can see if the clutch slips by putting it in 4th or 5th gear on the highway at low rpms and mash the gas.  That works well on higher horsepower cars.... < Message edited by ErikElvis -- 3/29/2007 5:12:22 AM > (in reply to Mr Mobsta Man) Post #: 8

RE: y do i feel this...... - 3/29/2007 2:14:47 PM    Powermidget Posts: 418 Joined: 1/3/2007 From: So Cal Status: offline it could be an install prob also...my buddy with a wrx had that problem after a careless rushed clutch install that left some oil residue on his clutch _____________________________ 86 Bronco XLT ~ Blown Tranny&Motor(Ebay'd to Texas) 91 CRX Si ~ Totaled 90 CRX Dx(b16) ~ Jacked 96 LS Teg ~ Traded 91 HB B18a1~Blown Trans FOR SALE 93 Miata MX-5 56000 orig miles SWEET!!! (in reply to ErikElvis) Post #: 9

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