My 98 4 cyl 4 dr has 335,000 proud km on it, but just started a bit of clunky jitter on downshifting. I've always double clutched anyway, since I got the car at 247,000, but after it started shuddering, I tried downshifting without double clutching and it won't. Can anyone tell me whether this is the clutch or the transmission? Its been a great car, my son had it before me! and I have replaced wheel berarings and an exhaust system recently. I really hope I can either nurse it to 400kkm or can turn it over to someone who'd like to hot rod it.

John

 

Never experienced this before but i suppose it could be your flywheel showing its age, if not clutch-related.

 

If you have never been able to shift without double clutching then there may be other issues with the transmission, worn syncros, or possibly a clutch that does not fully release.

Any recent work done?
When was the last time you bled the clutch MC/SC?
Is the linkage to the clutch properly adjusted/with-in spec?

 

My 98 Honda Accord recently had both master and slave clutch cylinders replaced, and transmission fluid was also bled.

Immediately after this, my car shudders when I apply the brakes.

Is there a connection, and if not, what is the problem?