Clutch slipping - looking for reputable shop in Richmond, VA

My '97 Civic Ex is experiencing clutch slippage so I'm looking for a
reputable shop to do the repair work.

Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?

I've been told that some "bearings" and the "clutch plate" needs replacing.
I've taken it to a couple of places and they've told me that it will take a
day or two (8-10 hrs) for about a $1,000.

Is this reasonable?

Suggestions appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
- Pat

 

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Why not tell us the history, the mileage, and what's been tried? (like
the 5 W's)

Maybe you don't need a shop at all?

'Curly'

 

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Why not tell us the history, the mileage, and what's been tried? (like
the 5 W's)

Maybe you don't need a shop at all?

'Curly'

 

==========================================

Why not tell us the history, the mileage, and what's been tried? (like
the 5 W's)

Maybe you don't need a shop at all?

'Curly'

 

The car has 123K miles. When doing a semi-hard acceleration, the engines
RPMs increase, but the car doesn't goes faster. After a few secounds it
slowly start accelerating. You can "feel" the clutch slip.

Are you familiar with any shops in Richmond?

Thanks,
- Pat

 

The car has 123K miles. When doing a semi-hard acceleration, the engines
RPMs increase, but the car doesn't goes faster. After a few secounds it
slowly start accelerating. You can "feel" the clutch slip.

Are you familiar with any shops in Richmond?

Thanks,
- Pat

 

The car has 123K miles. When doing a semi-hard acceleration, the engines
RPMs increase, but the car doesn't goes faster. After a few secounds it
slowly start accelerating. You can "feel" the clutch slip.

Are you familiar with any shops in Richmond?

Thanks,
- Pat

 

Are you revving it too hard before the clutch has fully engaged? In
my experience OEM Honda clutches slip badly and aren't for racing.
When they heat up they'll slip even more. I once took my Civic on a 3
hour drive to Virginia Beach beatin the shit out of it the whole way,
and when I finally got there my car just stopped going even though I
was stepping on the gas because the clutch was slipping 100%. Had to
roll it off the interstate and then wait about 10 minutes for the
clutch disc to cool off before I could move again. I could smell it
burning (clutch material smells kinda like burning hair, but worse).
Got it switched to a performance clutch and flywheel and I can do
some serious clutch popping and hard launches with no problems.

If you go for a hard launch (or any kind of launch) and you feel the
clutch slipping let off of it right away (don't rev it harder).
Chances are it will get progressively worse. Take it easy on your
clutch for a while.

 

Are you revving it too hard before the clutch has fully engaged? In
my experience OEM Honda clutches slip badly and aren't for racing.
When they heat up they'll slip even more. I once took my Civic on a 3
hour drive to Virginia Beach beatin the shit out of it the whole way,
and when I finally got there my car just stopped going even though I
was stepping on the gas because the clutch was slipping 100%. Had to
roll it off the interstate and then wait about 10 minutes for the
clutch disc to cool off before I could move again. I could smell it
burning (clutch material smells kinda like burning hair, but worse).
Got it switched to a performance clutch and flywheel and I can do
some serious clutch popping and hard launches with no problems.

If you go for a hard launch (or any kind of launch) and you feel the
clutch slipping let off of it right away (don't rev it harder).
Chances are it will get progressively worse. Take it easy on your
clutch for a while.

 

Are you revving it too hard before the clutch has fully engaged? In
my experience OEM Honda clutches slip badly and aren't for racing.
When they heat up they'll slip even more. I once took my Civic on a 3
hour drive to Virginia Beach beatin the shit out of it the whole way,
and when I finally got there my car just stopped going even though I
was stepping on the gas because the clutch was slipping 100%. Had to
roll it off the interstate and then wait about 10 minutes for the
clutch disc to cool off before I could move again. I could smell it
burning (clutch material smells kinda like burning hair, but worse).
Got it switched to a performance clutch and flywheel and I can do
some serious clutch popping and hard launches with no problems.

If you go for a hard launch (or any kind of launch) and you feel the
clutch slipping let off of it right away (don't rev it harder).
Chances are it will get progressively worse. Take it easy on your
clutch for a while.

 

In years gone by 'woman owned and driven' meant that you were looking at a
car that wasn't abused. That phrase hasn't meant that for quite awhile.
{;^)

 

In years gone by 'woman owned and driven' meant that you were looking at a
car that wasn't abused. That phrase hasn't meant that for quite awhile.
{;^)

 

In years gone by 'woman owned and driven' meant that you were looking at a
car that wasn't abused. That phrase hasn't meant that for quite awhile.
{;^)

 

Driving slow makes me nervous unless I have a good stereo system to
mellow me out.

 

Driving slow makes me nervous unless I have a good stereo system to
mellow me out.

 

Driving slow makes me nervous unless I have a good stereo system to
mellow me out.

 

That price sounds pretty high. I recommend you shop around some more - it
will probably save you a few hundred dollars. There aren't many corners to
cut that would lower the price, but some independent shops charge what they
figure they can do it for rather than the "book" rate.

A clutch job involves removing the transmission and replacing the clutch
disk, the pressure plate that clamps the disk to the flywheel when the
clutch pedal isn't depressed, the throwout bearing that lets the pressure
plate turn while the fork (operated by the pedal) doesn't turn, and the
pilot bearing in the flywheel that supports the end of the gearbox input
shaft. The flywheel surface is lathed to make it flat again.

We did the clutch in my son's Integra a couple months ago. The aftermarket
parts were about $250 and the job was an all day affair for us amateurs,
with the usual struggle to get the gearbox in place afterward. (I strained a
muscle in my jaw from clenching my face - it hurt for three days!)

Mike

 

That price sounds pretty high. I recommend you shop around some more - it
will probably save you a few hundred dollars. There aren't many corners to
cut that would lower the price, but some independent shops charge what they
figure they can do it for rather than the "book" rate.

A clutch job involves removing the transmission and replacing the clutch
disk, the pressure plate that clamps the disk to the flywheel when the
clutch pedal isn't depressed, the throwout bearing that lets the pressure
plate turn while the fork (operated by the pedal) doesn't turn, and the
pilot bearing in the flywheel that supports the end of the gearbox input
shaft. The flywheel surface is lathed to make it flat again.

We did the clutch in my son's Integra a couple months ago. The aftermarket
parts were about $250 and the job was an all day affair for us amateurs,
with the usual struggle to get the gearbox in place afterward. (I strained a
muscle in my jaw from clenching my face - it hurt for three days!)

Mike

 

That price sounds pretty high. I recommend you shop around some more - it
will probably save you a few hundred dollars. There aren't many corners to
cut that would lower the price, but some independent shops charge what they
figure they can do it for rather than the "book" rate.

A clutch job involves removing the transmission and replacing the clutch
disk, the pressure plate that clamps the disk to the flywheel when the
clutch pedal isn't depressed, the throwout bearing that lets the pressure
plate turn while the fork (operated by the pedal) doesn't turn, and the
pilot bearing in the flywheel that supports the end of the gearbox input
shaft. The flywheel surface is lathed to make it flat again.

We did the clutch in my son's Integra a couple months ago. The aftermarket
parts were about $250 and the job was an all day affair for us amateurs,
with the usual struggle to get the gearbox in place afterward. (I strained a
muscle in my jaw from clenching my face - it hurt for three days!)

Mike

 

I appreciate everyone's inputs. The car is a 97' Civic EX with 123K miles.

The questions I need answered are:

1. Does anyone has a suggestion for reputable repair shop in Richmond, VA?

2. Has anyone had experience with "Wallace Automotive" in Richmond, VA?

3. Is $1,000 a reasonable charge for Clutch plate and Bearing replacement?

Thanks again,
- Pat