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    Clutch Noise

    When pulling off from most uphill inclines, my CB lets out a groan as I let the clutch out in first gear. The sound never comes back in any gear, and clutch feel is unperturbed, completely normal, during the groaning. I'm sure its the clutch making the noise, as the noise occurs directly at the engagement point. My mechanic inspected the transmission, but no avail.
    I recently moved to LA, and the traffic is just murdering my clutch. Does anyone have a similar noise problem? Any help is appreciated!
    Original-Owner 1991 Honda Accord
    2005 Acura TSX 6MT
    2010 Mazda Miata Grand Touring
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    Are you running the original clutch (as far as you know?) or did you install an aftermarket clutch?

    The groaning may be a failing throwout bearing. That is only a guess, since I've never experienced what you're hearing, and I can only go on your description.
    If the throwout bearing is 20 years old, or a cheaply made aftermarket piece, failure is likely. I had a cheaply made aftermarket bearing fail on me after about 2.5 years... it resulted in a destroyed clutch, flywheel, and pressure plate. (the brand was XTD... stay away, even though they're very affordable! Go with OEM Honda for the bearing, and Exedy for the clutch)






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      #3
      Odd, I myself make a groaning noise when I have to get moving too, once I'm up and going, it's cool. I just associated it with my age!

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        #4
        I don't think a couple aspirin will help his clutch, though.






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          My father replaced the clutch around 80k miles, and the car's run another 88k since. It was an OEM Honda part, to my knowledge. I'll get some diagrams and take a look at that throwout bearing when I have time. A worn-out piece won't have catastrophic effects like your aftermarket bearing, will it?
          Thanks, Mr. Deev!
          Original-Owner 1991 Honda Accord
          2005 Acura TSX 6MT
          2010 Mazda Miata Grand Touring

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            Originally posted by Nurega View Post
            My father replaced the clutch around 80k miles, and the car's run another 88k since. It was an OEM Honda part, to my knowledge. I'll get some diagrams and take a look at that throwout bearing when I have time. A worn-out piece won't have catastrophic effects like your aftermarket bearing, will it?
            Thanks, Mr. Deev!
            Eventually, when it completely seizes, yes... it could destroy everything in there. The throwout bearing needs to be able to spin freely. When it can't, the friction produced will cause major damage.

            Now, I can't say for sure that the throwout bearing is your problem... but that's my best guess. Unfortunately, the only way to check it is to take the transmission off... and if you're going to do that much work, it'd be smart just to change all the clutch components while you're there.






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