1st Generation (GD 01-08) The one that started it all! Generation specific talk and questions here!

Creaking clutch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-23-2011, 11:31 AM
Chairman Kaga's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 92
Creaking clutch

I noticed the other day as I was moving through a drive-thru line that every time I let the clutch out, it made a terrible squeaking sound. After I got it home I had my wife work the clutch while I listened, and it's definitely coming from the clutch housing.

After exploding the clutch in my old Integra GSR in the middle of rush hour traffic, I'm not keen to replicate the experience. I also don't wanna pay diagnostic fees for something that's not a problem. I don't notice any slippage, but then again we don't exactly have a whole lot of power that would make that very noticeable.

Any thoughts?

2007 5-speed, 80k miles, 50/50 city highway.
 
  #2  
Old 11-23-2011, 11:47 AM
Fits-Tight's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 56
Definitely need a sound clip! Mine creaks but I think its the linkage b/c you can feel it in the pedal.
 
  #3  
Old 11-23-2011, 02:44 PM
willy65000's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posts: 311
probably a pedal thing. mine's been doing it for the last 90k and it still functions perfectly.
 
  #4  
Old 12-21-2011, 11:59 AM
LMB's Avatar
LMB
LMB is offline
New Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 10
Apparently, this is a Honda fault. I have a UK model and it's a common thing amongst those who drive Fits here too. I can only suggest lubricating spray, which seems to do the job well. Plus, you can't even hear it if you're listening to the stereo. I must admit, I did almost have a heart attack when I drove my beloved Fit away for the first time.
 
  #5  
Old 12-21-2011, 02:21 PM
einstein77's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Conn
Posts: 577
The problem is that Chairman Kaga is saying the noise is definitely from the clutch housing. The squeaks that most people talk about are those from the linkage, and particularly from the linkage inside the cabin, as they are easier to hear. My suggestion is to lubricate the linkage, heavily, around the bell housing to see if you can make the sound change. If you can, then you're on the right track and can lubricate occasionally to avoid the problem.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bounce
2nd Generation (GE 08-13)
1
07-15-2017 07:28 PM
Detsurt
Fit DIY: Repair & Maintenance
4
02-24-2014 08:15 PM
SammiJo
2nd Generation (GE 08-13)
5
07-25-2012 06:59 PM
sean5995
Fit DIY: Repair & Maintenance
3
04-12-2012 08:41 AM
Previc93
1st Generation (GD 01-08)
20
09-08-2009 11:14 AM



Quick Reply: Creaking clutch



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:26 PM.