Just do it!!!! TSB 054
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From: Anderson
Just do it!!!! TSB 054
Picked up my car tonight after having the new TSB 054 done. 
If you have any doubts about it, don't! The rattle is gone. I can't believe how much better the car sounds when decelerating. I'm no longer embarrassed to slow down at stoplights. The clutch feels slightly lighter and grabs closer to the floor (which I like). I also replaced (at my cost) the pressure plate and release bearing. After tearing the old clutch out, the dealer called and informed me that the flywheel had a few spots on it and asked if they should resurface it. I agreed and $ 40 later the flywheel was as good as new. So all together my cost was $ 421.73 ($229.12 for pressure plate, $ 102.77 for bearing, $ 17.38 for grease). A little much for 16k miles, but worth it in the long run.
They also replaced the driver's window regulator assembly for the not-so-auto-down problem (warranty item). Work's great now.
I must give praise to my dealer, Piedmont Honda in Anderson, SC. They were very professional in their work, easy to work with, and the work was done quickly. My car was kept inside at all times and only 3 miles were added to the odometer. The entire job took about 1 1/2 days.
If you have any doubts about it, don't! The rattle is gone. I can't believe how much better the car sounds when decelerating. I'm no longer embarrassed to slow down at stoplights. The clutch feels slightly lighter and grabs closer to the floor (which I like). I also replaced (at my cost) the pressure plate and release bearing. After tearing the old clutch out, the dealer called and informed me that the flywheel had a few spots on it and asked if they should resurface it. I agreed and $ 40 later the flywheel was as good as new. So all together my cost was $ 421.73 ($229.12 for pressure plate, $ 102.77 for bearing, $ 17.38 for grease). A little much for 16k miles, but worth it in the long run.
They also replaced the driver's window regulator assembly for the not-so-auto-down problem (warranty item). Work's great now.
I must give praise to my dealer, Piedmont Honda in Anderson, SC. They were very professional in their work, easy to work with, and the work was done quickly. My car was kept inside at all times and only 3 miles were added to the odometer. The entire job took about 1 1/2 days.
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My car was kept inside at all times and only 3 miles were added to the odometer. The entire job took about 1 1/2 days.
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I actually thought I had the rattling noise, but I actually have a very slight buzzing sound when decelerating that I kind of like. After reviewing what everyone said about the clutch TSB, I don't think I have the problem.
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Originally posted by MarkS2K
I actually thought I had the rattling noise, but I actually have a very slight buzzing sound when decelerating that I kind of like. After reviewing what everyone said about the clutch TSB, I don't think I have the problem.
I actually thought I had the rattling noise, but I actually have a very slight buzzing sound when decelerating that I kind of like. After reviewing what everyone said about the clutch TSB, I don't think I have the problem.
