Just a quick "Thanks" to everyone who's replied!
Ken
"Ken Abrahamsen" <kabrahamsen@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I have a 1987 Manual Transmission Accord DX with 220,000 miles on the
> original clutch (bought the car new). Although the book value of the car's
> not too much, I'm trying to see if it's reasonable to put a clutch in and
> have it last about another 3 years, until I can afford to replace the car.
> The engine's fine, and has started for me almost without fail over the
> last
> 17 years - a *very* reliable car.
>
> So, is there a easy, reliable way to test the transmission/gears to see if
> replacing the clutch would be a waste due to a so-to-be-failing
> transmission/gears?
>
> Sometimes it's hard to shift, but I've noticed that *sometimes* if I pump
> the clutch, it will go into gear (if it's one of those times it's being
> stubborn about not wanting to go into gear). Sometimes it will partially
> go
> into gear and then if I keep the pressure on the stick shift, it will
> slide
> in the rest of the way. I don't mind spending about $1000 on the car if
> I'll
> give me another 3 years or so of reliable operation. $333/year isn't much
> over a 3 year period - and sure beats a new car payment at this point in
> my
> life. Other than the clutch, the front suspension could also stand some
> work
> (ride's a little 'bouncy' - replace *original* front struts?).
> Thanks for you hints and tips!
> Ken
>
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