Clutch replacement - oil seal?
#1
Clutch replacement - oil seal?
Hey guys,
My clutch is completely gone - slipping like all hell in every gear - barely driveable.
Anyway, I rang Honda to get it replaced but the guy wanted to wait 10-14 days to get in an oil seal from Japan in case the current one was leaky.
All the stock clutch parts are readily available but he said in his experience the oil seal is often leaky - and if they ripped the car apart and it was leaky then they couldn't put it back together until they had that part.
Is there any truth in this? My car is at 46,000 km (original clutch) which is probably 29,000 miles. I can't drive my car at all and it's my only car so it's a slight concern for me obviously.
Should I get them to replace it without waiting for the oil seal and hope or is there a high likelihood it could be problematic?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
My clutch is completely gone - slipping like all hell in every gear - barely driveable.
Anyway, I rang Honda to get it replaced but the guy wanted to wait 10-14 days to get in an oil seal from Japan in case the current one was leaky.
All the stock clutch parts are readily available but he said in his experience the oil seal is often leaky - and if they ripped the car apart and it was leaky then they couldn't put it back together until they had that part.
Is there any truth in this? My car is at 46,000 km (original clutch) which is probably 29,000 miles. I can't drive my car at all and it's my only car so it's a slight concern for me obviously.
Should I get them to replace it without waiting for the oil seal and hope or is there a high likelihood it could be problematic?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
#2
Former Moderator
The only seal that would be replaced when the clutch is out is the rear main crankshaft oil seal. It's leaking most likely took out the clutch, oil and the friction disc don't get along well.
I wouldn't replace the clutch without replacing the leaky seal at the same time. Removing the transmission is too much work to have to do 2x, when you could only do it once.
I wouldn't replace the clutch without replacing the leaky seal at the same time. Removing the transmission is too much work to have to do 2x, when you could only do it once.
#6
Former Moderator
The clutch is made up of a friction disc, pressure plate, flywheel and release bearing. The friction disc is similar to a brake pad, in that it can't have oil or grease to function. The pressure plate, disc and bearing are usually replaced when the clutch is slipping.
#7
So what is the likelihood of the oil seal being a contributor? I've burnt the clutch quite a number of times trying to learn how to launch so I wouldn't be surprised if that was the cause of it.
Is it worth taking it in and getting the clutch replaced without the oil seal?
Is it worth taking it in and getting the clutch replaced without the oil seal?
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#8
Former Moderator
It's possible, but not likely. The tech is covering his ass should the seal leak later. Launching the car is a good way to shorten the clutch life, It's also your most likely cause of failure.
#9
Originally Posted by Dragon Curve,Mar 17 2005, 09:54 PM
So what is the likelihood of the oil seal being a contributor? I've burnt the clutch quite a number of times trying to learn how to launch so I wouldn't be surprised if that was the cause of it.
Is it worth taking it in and getting the clutch replaced without the oil seal?
Is it worth taking it in and getting the clutch replaced without the oil seal?