I replaced my axels this past weekend and things are just fine. However, I've noticed that I have to push in the clutch almost to the floor now to shift gears, whereas prior to the axel job, I could push it in about 3/4 of the way in a shift fine. Now, every once in awhile when upshifting or downshifting, if I don't have that clutch floored, then i hear the grind noise. I did fill up the tranny right up to the threads like the manual said so I don't think this is the issue. I will say the clutch feels kinda loose. Is this possible that my clutch may have been going before, and the new axels are confirming this?

 

As far as i know and have been told, when the clutch pedal goes too low to allow shifting and gears grind often, that means the clutch is worn out!!
I guess you do need a new clutch!!

 

A clutch is possible. But first check your clutch fluid (right beside your bake fluid). If that's ok look at the top of your clutch pedal under the dashboard to see if you can see a fluid trail coming down the firewall. If nothing abnormal there take a look at your slave cylinder. If you don't see any leaks there you can try to bleed it. Let us know what you find or need to know and I or someone else will be able to help you.
If none of this helps you might need a clutch.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MooGoCow3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A clutch is possible. But first check your clutch fluid (right beside your bake fluid). If that's ok look at the top of your clutch pedal under the dashboard to see if you can see a fluid trail coming down the firewall. If nothing abnormal there take a look at your slave cylinder. If you don't see any leaks there you can try to bleed it. Let us know what you find or need to know and I or someone else will be able to help you.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If it is the clutch, am I in for a **** time in terms of DIY? And I will follow your suggestions and have my report on your desk by tomorrow.

 

Most Honda clutches arent so bad. What year is your accord? If you've never done a clutch before you probably want to watch someone that knows what they are doing and it will make things a lot easier.

 

My dad's old '87 Accord had a very similar problem immediately after a new tranny went into it. I think the throwout bearing or something of the sort was improperly adjusted and needed tweaking. We were able to fix it without swapping the clutch.

Hopefully your problem is as easy or easier than that.