Just wanted to make sure what I am experiencing and the steps I need to take.

So my clutch when engaging to first gear from a stop takes longer than usual and also sometimes violently shakes the whole car when engaging (especially a cold start). After this ordeal its perfectly fine.

Should i buy just a replacement OEM exedy clutch, and as for the flywheel can just use some sandpaper on it, or should a shop do it.

Just want to double check with H-T before I do something wrong.

MMY: 96' Acura Integra LS, stock b18b1 motor 103k miles

Thanks in advance everyone

 

the hell

sounds more like you popped a spring if you have an organic clutch

if you have a ceramic clutch they do chatter

engine mounts also contribute to the shaking

your post needs more substance for us to really chat with you about it

 

Got the car off craigslist bone stock with no maintenance history so it is more than likely the original clutch currently at 103k miles. Problem only is really bad during cold starts then goes away once warmed up.

Engine mounts look good. Someone said I could have hot spots in my clutch, and that a new clutch is up for due.

 

could be

clutch is easy to change in these cars.

exedy oem kit is $115 shipped

have your flywheel resurfaced for 20 and be in it $135

 

Since I'll have it cracked open, I was thinking about getting a 7lbs fidanza flywheel. Motor is stock, for now, so it'll be a nice upgrade.

 

when i installed the b16b in my DA i got the same chatter after a month when i bought an oem exedy clutch kit and dropped the tranny a piece of metal fell out, the outside retaining wall of the clutch disk had broke that held the spring in, and the metal sliver rode between the pressure plate and clutch disc and messed it all up, as far as the sandpaper thing goes it will void the exedy warranty. if i'm not mistaken they recommend having it turned no more than .003. My buddy however did sand his once upon a time and his was fine. but if you got the extra cash its your buck.

 

It's probably the clutch, but the engine mounts could also be contributing to it. Even if they're not torn, they could still be worn out. I had "clutch chatter" until I filled my engine mounts with urethane.

 

Gotcha, yah def the clutch. Just replaced the Clutch master and slave and new fluid because that was overdue anyway. So i guess next thing is the clutch.

 

I'll get to those one day haha. Thats the thing about older cars, pretty much end up replacing everything, but im up for it

 

you will eventually

almost every item including the heater core on my integra has been changed...it's a '97

next owner will be getting a solid ride

 

Lol dam the heater core, hahah.