ipWitan
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- May 31, 2022
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MARBLEHEAD,
Massachusetts
TLDR - 99 GST Eclipse with 87k. Completely stock. Replacing clutch - what should I replace it with? Aftermarket brands, names, models, specifics? Are there other things that should be checked/replaced while he is there? I am no mechanic and need to fake it until I learn. I need help with my conversation with the mechanic to make sure things are replace/upgraded correctly. If I can replace with better parts for a little more money, then I will do it. I am still auditioning the mechanic as I don't have a lot of experience here. They will need to order something - anything to help with that dialog is appreciated.
The short story is that this was my daily driver before I moved up north 10 years ago. I gave it to my parents where it was garage kept in FLA, and they added only 3k over 10 years. I just took it back since they didn't drive it and can't get in and out. Last summer I added about 500 miles, tops. It was checked out last summer - fluids, new plugs, and they said everything looks good. My dad said he replaced the clutch about 7 years ago, but have likely added less than 1500 miles since. But maybe it wasn't done correctly, or the records are inaccurate, or something else is failing.
I think the clutch is failing as the petal has been sticking...essentially doesn't come up right away when I release it, but comes up with a very brief delay. Yesterday, while in first, the car seemed to rev but not really move forward (up a slight hill). Bad sign. It drives, I think, and I should be able to drive it to the shop. Yes, I smell stuff, but that car always has a slight clutch smell. I have been teaching my daughter to drive a stick, and it isn't going well. Smells were horrible. Probably burned out clutch from repeated attempts to start in 3rd. Sounds and smells just awful. In my defense, she has trouble with the Honda Pilot (auto) too. Adding in shift isn't helping. I have stopped the lessons.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
The short story is that this was my daily driver before I moved up north 10 years ago. I gave it to my parents where it was garage kept in FLA, and they added only 3k over 10 years. I just took it back since they didn't drive it and can't get in and out. Last summer I added about 500 miles, tops. It was checked out last summer - fluids, new plugs, and they said everything looks good. My dad said he replaced the clutch about 7 years ago, but have likely added less than 1500 miles since. But maybe it wasn't done correctly, or the records are inaccurate, or something else is failing.
I think the clutch is failing as the petal has been sticking...essentially doesn't come up right away when I release it, but comes up with a very brief delay. Yesterday, while in first, the car seemed to rev but not really move forward (up a slight hill). Bad sign. It drives, I think, and I should be able to drive it to the shop. Yes, I smell stuff, but that car always has a slight clutch smell. I have been teaching my daughter to drive a stick, and it isn't going well. Smells were horrible. Probably burned out clutch from repeated attempts to start in 3rd. Sounds and smells just awful. In my defense, she has trouble with the Honda Pilot (auto) too. Adding in shift isn't helping. I have stopped the lessons.
Any help is greatly appreciated.