DGPlaya

Hey guys. Hope everyone is roll'in safe out there.
I have a 1988 Honda Civic DX 5-speed.
Today while I was driving, i was having a slight
problem putting the car in gear. First gear was a bit
hard to engage. After it only happening a few times,
it then happened to the point that I had to push in the
clutch pedal (which feels normal-same amount of tension
as usual) and 'slam' the car into first. I used a lot of muscle
to get the car into first. Upon revving to 3000 rpm's I then
had to 'slam' the car into second. I came to a stop sign,
and had to then put the car into neutral. Again, the car would
not engage into first gear. It took about 5 attempts of me
really 'slamming' the car into first for it to work.
Fortunately, I was near my house and got the car into the apt.
complex and into my parking spot.
I turned the car off, and wanted to see if I could put the car into gear.
Of course it was no problem. I then turned the car on, and while it was running, tried to put it in reverse. Nothing. It was grinding, so
I did not try that again. I tried to put it into first, but again nothing.
The clutch was replaced in 2002-2003.
Does anyone know what the hell is going on?
I don't really have access to a garage (to do this myself) so was wondering
what you guys thought it could be? Is this an expensive job?
I trust my mechanic, but I still would want to know what he should
charge.
Thanks homies. I appreciate your help.
Danny G.

gingas

Sounds like either you need a tranny or a clutch.

A-series

I was going to suggest that you check the fluid in the clutch master cylinder reservoir, but now I remember those cars have a cable setup. Maybe it's an issue with the cable, or perhaps it actually snapped - not an unusual thing at all on an older car that doesn't have a hydraulic clutch.

hitman619

clutch cable adjustment

check out the 4th and 5th post
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2309299

cruzalekz

clutch

Vicious McNasty

Just to clarify, the issue is with the clutch not DISengaging, yes?

Almost certainly a cable issue. Have someone step on the clutch while you watch the cable and adjust accordingly.

bodug60

I had this happen to my car, and it was the clutch cable. It's a fairly affordable fix.

cruzalekz

tell me does your car goes to gear with engine off? if it does, then your problem is the clutch/synchronizer ring. if it doesnt, then problem could be the cable

Chefboiali

The car went into gear fine when the car was off. I had to start the car with it in gear to get it to my house. Made all right turns. Stalled once :run:

Decided to pull the motor. 240k. As you can see it had been bleeding for some time. :hs:
I pulled this bitch out from the bottom. It wasn't that hard, but I could have used a hand. Used a jack with a donut spare under the oil pan. o:



Going with a d15b vtec with Si cable tranny



This is going to come in handy

jerseymike68

nice links here