"SoCalMike" > wrote in message
...
> captainarwen wrote:
> > I have a '99 Civic (manual trans) with 68K miles. When I was driving on
a
> > long trip this weekend, with a lot of stop and go traffic, my car
started
> > to make a loud grinding sound and rattling when I would use the
> > transmission to slow down the car- either downshifting or taking my foot
> > off the gas. It would not make the sound when I used the brake to slow
> > down. Any ideas?
> >
>
>
> check the level of the fluid in the clutch master cylinder. ill bet its
> low.

I'm in the same boat. I went to the Honda dealership to get my clutch oil
changed (for the 2nd time since owning the car). Turns out, that my clutch
oil was low and the Honda mechanic recommends new master & slave cylinder
and a overhaul for the clutch master cylinder. After 245,000km of hard
driving, you'd think a simple oil change should do the job. Oh well..

The syncro is shot for third gear (only crunches when I'm racing..but I'm
sure it'll get worst). Considering that I have been ruff with the tranny,
would it be wise to also get a new clutch while their working on the clutch
master cylinder? So far, everything under the hood is still original (except
for spark plug and air filter) and this will be the first time It'll be
going for surgery because of failed parts...

I'm going to have to get used to the fact that the car isn't
indestructible...*sigh*

Pars
98 Civic Hatch