I have a 2000 Civic and the clutch will engage, like when i'm stopped and have it in first and let off the clutch then it will kill it. However, when i'm moving, it acts like the clutch is still engaged. It will just rev up if i press the gas too hard. Is my clutch just going out or is it something else?

 

check your clutch master and slave master first

 

how does the pedal feel? is it soft or "loose"? where is the "grabbing point" when ypu let the clutch out to get going?

 

sounds like you need a new clutch, what your describing about the clutch feeling like it's engaging when you press the gas too hard is your clutch slipping. when was the last time your clutch was replaced?

 

sleeper: my clutch feels about the same as it did before it started messing up

David: i haven't replaced my clutch since i got it Feb of 08 and there's no telling how long before that it's been replaced

 

sounds like you need a new clutch. mine did the same thing when it when out, i kept driving it till the friction disk disintegrated, then limped home with the rivets being the only thing grabbing on the flywheel. so i had to replace the flywheel as well since it had giant grooves in it from the rivets.

 

So i should probably get it replaced pretty quick before i have to replace the flywheel too?

 

or before it goes out and you can't drive the car and get stranded somewhere. i was actually pretty lucky i was able to get home.

 

if i were you i'd definetly get it replaced asap. i'd recommend doing it yourself and saving a ton of money. it's a great learning experience

 

I would but i don't have the tools to do it myself.

 

well it sounds like a good time to start buying tools! lol if you can afford it have a shop do it, or ask a friend to borrow you some

 

What all would i need?

 

let's see. sockets, ratchets, and probably some extensions. a floor jack. pliers. screw drivers. the hardest part is probably getting the wheel nuts off. pull the cotter pin, then you'll either need air and an impact wrench, or a friend and a long breaker bar. i had a friend sit int he car and hold the brakes as hard as he could. then i get the breaker bar and a socket, and also the handle of the floor jack, to get enough leverage to pop that nut loose. then you can pull the cv out of the wheel hub then pop it out of the trans. you'll also want to support the motor when you go to pull the trans since the trans mounts also hold the motor.

you'll need a clutch kit with friction disk, clutch plate, throw out bearing, and alignment tool. have the flywheel machined (resurfaced) for longer clutch life.

you'll want a friend to help when you are ready to put the trans back in. it is kinda tough to get it aligned and to slide on since it is pretty heavy for one person.

 

I agree.

OP, You can probably get the tools for what you would end up paying in labor charges for a shop to do it. Plus then you will have tools so when something goes wrong at a later date or you want to do something to the car you will already have tools. Where you live?

 

Sounds like your clutch is slipping. You probably need a new one. Find a writeup on how to change a clutch yourself. It's easy but takes a little while. Just plan out a free day since it's your first time. Have a friend help you.

You don't need any special tools really. Ratchets, sockets, extensions, breaker bar, screwdrivers. Most clutches should come with an alignment tool. If you have extra money and want to get a lightweight flywheel, now would be the time.

Also replace your throwout bearing while you're in there. Clutch kits come with them a lot of times. Replace your rear main seal behind the flywheel. Now is a good time to do that also.

Most importantly, make sure you have EVERYTHING put together correctly before you reassemble, if you choose to do it yourself. You don't want to have to take it all apart again. So take your time if you go that route.

That's all I can think of right at the moment.

 

I live in houston and i'm gonna get the tools this weekend. Thanks for the help