So I've had this problem with my 2007 Fit that when I take my foot of the clutch in neutral, I get a pretty loud "tak tak tak" sound. As soon as I press the clutch, it goes away. So everyone I've read that had this problem is because of a bum input/mainshaft bearing. So I ask how much to replace the bearing and my mechanic says 300$ so I bought an exedy clutch kit and had him install that and then he drove it around and said that it's a problem inside the tranny and he doesn't touch the inside of a tranny. I think he replaced the pilot bearing and throw out bearing and thought that's what I meant my inputshaft bearing.

Anyway, I hope he removes the tranny again. If he does, I'll grab it and do the job myself because I don't want to send it in for a rebuild. I'm sure a pro will charge me an arm and a leg to change that stupid little 30$ bearing.

Question: while I'm in there, should I also change the countershaft bearing? What about the ball bearing on top of the other side of the mainshaft?

Also, I have a full tube of grey permatex liquid gasket left over from my valve adjustment since you only need a peanut size quantity to seal the valve cover. Can I use this product to reseal my transmission after opening it?

Thanks in advance.

 

One other question: aside from the drain and fill plug washers, would you change all the other washers on the outside? It's like 10 washers total.

 

So no one has ever done this?

 

damn I'm stuck. I've opened the case about half an inch but it refuses to budge. Some gear is stuck on the case it seems. I can't push it up or down anymore.