"jim beam" > wrote in message
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> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> this is where you can teach yourself to double-clutch effectively!
> seriously, you can keep a shot synchro going indefinitely if you do.
>

Yep, looks like I might have to become an expert at it. But for now, I'm
going to have to avoid drag races that requires 3rd gear. Downshifting from
5 to 3 is still smooth since I'm good at rev matching....so I can still
squeeze some fun out of 3rd. But once third is completely gone, I'm not
going to be a happy camper, since it's my favorite gear.

Pars