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Clutch Release Bearing / Clutch Change

jayok

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My clutch release bearing It used to make the odd-bark, but it seems more frequent now. As such, it's probably on the way out :-(

Now Honda want €1,200 (circa £1,000) to to a change, but I can get a clutch specialist to do this for €700 (circa £600) all in. However, I read the Accord needs a specialized "Pre-Load" tool. Is it 100% required? I mentioned this to the specialist and he doesn't seem bothered.

Thoughts?
 
I think the special locking tool only applies to the diesel. Even so any good mechanic woukd be able to do the job without one.

Give HH a call and see how much they charge for the clutch kit and bearing. From memory its quite cheap.
 
I think the special locking tool only applies to the diesel. Even so any good mechanic woukd be able to do the job without one.

Give HH a call and see how much they charge for the clutch kit and bearing. From memory its quite cheap.

Thanks, problem with HH is the travel costs. It would be a ferry and long drive! :D
 
Thanks, problem with HH is the travel costs. It would be a ferry and long drive! :D

That is a long way to go but get a price for the parts as £1000 seems very pricey to me.
 
Thanks, problem with HH is the travel costs. It would be a ferry and long drive! :D


What i meant was to buy the clutch kit from them and get a decent mechanic to fit it. I would estimate you would get change out of £400.
 
Genuine Honda Clutch Kit is for a 2.4 is £144 here: http://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/2003-2008-accord-tourer-clutch-kits-c-14_789_793.html No DMF on the petrol so no need to worry about that expense, so less than £400 including parts sounds about right.
 
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