This is more so for my girl's civic, not mine.

1. Her clutch doesn't slip at high rpms like mine did when it was going out, but the release point is waaaay up there - you hardly have to press the clutch in to engage.

Does this mean that the clutch is on its way out too? Just at an earlier stage than mine was at when I swapped it?

2. Really noisy first gear you can hear the whine. Will replace trans fluid with clutch (its never been changed at 200K), hoping not to have to do trans b/c will replace this car in a year or two.

3. Occasional clunk clunk clunk upon reverse? Axles, CVs are all ok, checked those.

Thanks

 

If it's a pre-1992 model with mechanical clutch instead of hydraulic, you can adjust the cable and lower the pedal. Continued operation with the cable too tight will cause the clutch to slip and fail.

Should check the trans fluid now and top up if needed.

 

Sorry, forgot to mention its a 97 HX....

thanks

 

when my clutch was going out, i'd hadly need to engage the clutch. it would whine also while driving.

in my opinion, your clutch is going out.

 

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