Hi peeps and a Happy New Year to you all!! Can someone with experience on the cg8 get back to me with there opinions on this please? Whilst pulling out of a junction last week, i selected first gear but when i started to let the clutch out, it started biting straight away.The car has done almost 38000k so is it time for a new clutch or is it something else? Its happened e few times now and its getting me angry lol!
NEW CLUTCH?
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Dan Robinson
Grand High Plumber
Do you mean biting or slipping?
crespo
TAF Member
At 38k i doubt its the clutch unless you are a monumentally bad driver. If the clutch has gone it will slip not bite. A good test is to drive up to 35mph then select 5th and put your foot down.
If the revs rise and the car does not increase in speed your clutch is slipping (time for a new clutch)
A low biting point will probably just need an adjustment or the slave cylinder is knackered. Take it to a mechanic to get it looked at.
If the revs rise and the car does not increase in speed your clutch is slipping (time for a new clutch)
A low biting point will probably just need an adjustment or the slave cylinder is knackered. Take it to a mechanic to get it looked at.
Hi
Can you give me more details, exactly what is happening?
Can you give me more details, exactly what is happening?
luvmyaccord
6th & Type R Mod
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
But as has been said, a few more details would be good.
Dan Robinson
Grand High Plumber
He could equally like Vtec'ing his pull-offs at the lights.
No Si - not that kind of Pull-off.
No Si - not that kind of Pull-off.
luvmyaccord
6th & Type R Mod
How'd you know that i'd be laughing at that??? :lol: :lol: I had a few jokes lined up too. But then again don't think they'd be suitable for here :lol: :lol: :lol:
vtecdirect
Members
Ok, some honda clutches fail by breaking a retaining pice around the clutch disc springs, seen a lot of these, and what happens is it becomes very difficult to engage gear,not slip.
Cheers mate, how do i adjust it?
Ive had the car 2 months so i didn't put the 38k on it so cant say how its been driven. There,s no slippage in any gear, just the instant bite when i let the clutch out.
vtecdirect
Members
The clutch is NOT adjustable, If it is biting way too soon there is a problem!! Either the slave or master cylinder is having issues or the clutch itself is failing. Having replaced about 100 Accord clutches i would say its a failed spring retainer, but without seeing the car impossible to gice a definitive diagnosis.
Thanks for the info, its going into the garage asap as its getting down right dangerous!
vtecdirect
Members
Ok, be careful they dont try to empty your wallet too much, we do a full clutch replacement using genuine honda clutch for £300 plus vat. as a guide for you.
Kuang
Members
£300? What, including fitting it? Do you magically teleport it in or something?
I've been told to expect £800+ because the subframe and steering rack have to come off and it bumps up the labour bigtime. Sounds like the bargain of the decade
I've been told to expect £800+ because the subframe and steering rack have to come off and it bumps up the labour bigtime. Sounds like the bargain of the decade
luvmyaccord
6th & Type R Mod
Dudes, Andy did the clutch on my ATR, and i was honestly amazed at how quickly he had it out and the new one in. Top quality work at an amazing price.
Craig i'd been quoted silly money too, but a trip to Andy is really all you need to do. The subframe wasn't even touched.
Craig i'd been quoted silly money too, but a trip to Andy is really all you need to do. The subframe wasn't even touched.
Kuang
Members
Sounds like just the sort of man I need to know! This is where forums really show their worth
That's on the 6th gen though isn't it? How does swapping a clutch on a 7G compare?
That's on the 6th gen though isn't it? How does swapping a clutch on a 7G compare?
Dan Robinson
Grand High Plumber
6th gens are much easier to do bud.
luvmyaccord
6th & Type R Mod
Craig your best bet is to give them a call mate. They'll be able to give you a price.
As Dan has said the 6th gens do seem to be an easier change, but it's always worth a call to them mate. Chances are they'll be able to give you a price that'll be hard to beat elsewhere. As an example a drive to VtecDirect is a 400 miles round trip for me in the ATR, so about 30mpg, and it still works out much cheaper than getting any work done at my local trusted mechanic who already gives me a great price on work.
Last time i went for some MOT work the price worked out (inc petrol) about £200 cheaper to take the car to Andy. And i know that by taking the car to him, the work was done to the highest quality.
As Dan has said the 6th gens do seem to be an easier change, but it's always worth a call to them mate. Chances are they'll be able to give you a price that'll be hard to beat elsewhere. As an example a drive to VtecDirect is a 400 miles round trip for me in the ATR, so about 30mpg, and it still works out much cheaper than getting any work done at my local trusted mechanic who already gives me a great price on work.
Last time i went for some MOT work the price worked out (inc petrol) about £200 cheaper to take the car to Andy. And i know that by taking the car to him, the work was done to the highest quality.
Cheers, that's a great price even with the fuel there and back i would still be in pocket as iv been quoted 450 upwards!
Thanks mate
vtecdirect
Members
Sounds like just the sort of man I need to know! This is where forums really show their worth
That's on the 6th gen though isn't it? How does swapping a clutch on a 7G compare?
7th gen is a little more difficult yes, but still we can do those at a much lower price than most dealers etc, as we specialise in this kind of work. We also get great prices on new clutches as we buy direct from Honda japan in a lot of cases.
I think last 2.4 accord clutch we did came out at just around the £500 mark.
Kuang
Members
That's still knocking a good £350 off local estimates, which is a belter of a price Still talking to the dealer to work out what's going to happen with mine, but if it doesn't go my way I can see myself giving you a shout
Still talking to the dealer to work out what's going to happen with mine, but if it doesn't go my way I can see myself giving you a shout