Some get longer, some get shorter times, but it's getting really close for my '01 with 91K miles on it for a new clutch. I know the tranny has to be dropped. Is this something that can be done at home relatively easily or is it best left to a seasoned mechanic or shop? What all should be done at this time? Thanks.

 

Is the clutch slipping or producing any unusual noises? As the old saying goes, "If it ain't broke..."

 

From my own personal experience this is a weekend job and if your car doesn't come apart as easy as mine it can turn into a 3 day job. My advice is to check out the DIY. If you don't feel up to it, pay a mechanic to do it.

 

Hey Mark, call Madhav.

 

Madhav is getting out of the mechanical repair end of business, as I understand. I'll double-check, though. There is no unusual noise, but the feel is extremely light, and the engagement is very high. It's a far cry from 5 years ago when I got the car. Back then, it was tiresome to engage the clutch. I think it is just plain worn out.

 

I hear that Madhav might take a few select clients

 

Whoa that's news to me. That sucks, he's been life saver for me on more than a few occasions.

 

Yesterday I just found my clutch cylinder is leaking. The biggest thing i noticed is how light the pedal is. You mentioned yours is light so you might want to check for a leak in the cylinder if you have not already.

 

Thanks for the tips and comments. I'll look into that most likely tomorrow when I get a chance. The tranny is going out in my Odyssey, and the clutch in the S. Neither is a cheap fix.

 

I did mine in my carport fairly easy but the starter bolt and top tranny bolts are hardest get to