03 Civic:MT tranny whistling? | Page2: upgrade clutch during bearing replacement?

zen_master · 05-12-2006

Hi guys!

can you help me on this matter?

My 2003 CIvic sedan EX with 54K miles got this funny problem going on....

there's this whistling noise (like wind noise) which came from the tranny.....it's manual transmission.....NOW, this whistling noise will come when the tranny is in neutral or in gear (1-5) position....

The only time when the noise's gone is when I press the CLUTCH PEDAL down and hold it down......then the noise is gone....

anybody know this kind of problem? do you know the fix? is it actually a problem or just normal thing (for 2003 civic)? any suggestions?

thank you!

-calvin-

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Devani · 05-12-2006

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=246971

Look for the second part....IMO that's what you are having...

zen_master · 05-12-2006

THANX!!!

i'll print this out and bring it to honda...

luckily, the new sedan that I bought is still under warranty until 60K miles

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im so screwed....................

i hope they want to fix this under warranty........

zen_master · 05-25-2006

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well, turns out that the dealer told me how the input shaft bearing is not covered under warranty...

the reason is simply because this part is considered just like brake pads......they said that they can open it up to diagnosed it and as the warranty (national, not Honda care) whether they want to replace it or not. if they don't want to pay for it, i've to pay up to $800 for everything!

do you guys think this problem needs to be addressed ASAP for my own safety? any opinions?

02BLKCIVIC · 05-25-2006

RIP OFFF

I bought my bearing already! (same prob as you)

My import shop quoted me 250$ installed!!!

Dont go to the dealor!!!!

zen_master · 05-25-2006

ooo...interesting...

thanks for the reply!

hmm...same problem with the whistling? what's the mileage when you did the service?

02BLKCIVIC · 05-26-2006

Yep this isn’t a safety issue though.

Without this bearing your gears will grind every single time you shift!

hear is a pic of my bearing.

I have 60,000 miles on my car.

This will go in next week!

zen_master · 05-26-2006

hmm...thanx for the pics!

i just asked a local performace shop in my area about the tranny job....they're one respectable store around here (all my local forum members trust this store)...

so...i hope they're OK with D17 tranny....they specialize in turbo, performance mods, engine swap, custom engine swap, etc...lol

02BLKCIVIC · 05-26-2006

Sounds ok.

I just go to a local honda/acura shop.

Its a SICK shop!

Check out their home page! http://importpowerhouse.com/

SHIT IS SICK!

zen_master · 05-26-2006

hehehe, wish i can be there...

here's the website of my local shop: http://www.hybridconnection.com/

02BLKCIVIC · 05-26-2006

"Choose Your Weapon"

What the hell is that about?

Your not a gladiator or any thing

Ya I like my shop better!

zen_master · 05-26-2006

LMAO! yeah, i just realized that too...

hmm...back to the bearing...

so, you replaced yours, right? what are the effects of the bad input shaft bearing before you replaced em? right now, mine only making that whistling noise.......tranny still shifting nicely, all 1-5

02BLKCIVIC · 05-26-2006

It will get worse^

But I have NOT installed my bearing!

The pic is my bearing at my house. ( Im at work)

I am putting this bearing in so my trany will last till I can put my cam in!

Currently my trany, crunches every time I redline.

Its nasty!

zen_master · 05-26-2006

hmmm...icicic

well, i DO feel difference compared to my 02 coupe which was perfect in any way (the tranny)....

sometimes, during shifting, it just doesn't feel right....lol

02BLKCIVIC · 05-28-2006

Yep it starts off not going into gear...

Then it grinds...

When the "tec" drove my car once, he was all "what up with your trany?"

I was all what do you mean...(then I found out what the problem was)

zen_master · 05-28-2006

soo.....in ur case, the tranny is whistling during idle, right? then when u press the clutch down......the noise's gone?

input shaft bearing --> 100% the problem?

i haven't heard from the local shop...probably they all gone for the long weekend....lol

02BLKCIVIC · 05-30-2006

that 100% correct...

it is very LOUD!!

zen_master · 05-30-2006

hmmmm....okie

right now, mine is not very loud.....not yet, perhaps...

help with your opinion plz:

i just got a quote from my local shop.....it's not that cheap, damn.

alongside with bearing replacement, do you guys think it'll be good if i replace my clutch with performance clutch? i'm looking to replace it with exedy stage1 organic clutch... along with flywheel resurface, i think...

i'm not looking to upgrade my engine in any way though.......do you guys think it's a good upgrade while they replace my bearings?

02BLKCIVIC · 05-30-2006

YES YES YES!!!

I would even go with the fidanza 8lbs flywheel! (I own one!)

But I dive like a mad man....

off topic: How did you change the title of the tread???

zen_master · 05-30-2006

lol!

well, you can change the first thread...then go advance to change title..

flywheel............hmmm...i think i'll just resurface mine....

really, i don't think i'll do anything engine wise.....totally stock.....

what kind of gain will i get after clutch upgrade then (with stock engine and stock flywheel)? any comments?

02BLKCIVIC · 05-30-2006

My car is "internally" stock as well! (But I am getting a Stage 2 cam in JUNE!)

The car puts down 115 WHP with 113WTQ! I/H/E VAFC2 (tuned) & 4 puck clutch/ 8lbs flywheel!

Stock I believe is around 100 or 110 WHP! So you can compare & contrast...

I love the flywheel & Vafc!!!

The car "wraps" out quicker and VTEC HITS HARD now!!!

The car is FUN to drive to say the least...

zen_master · 05-30-2006

good to hear that!

i'm probably just looking to upgrade the spark plugs....drop in K&N air filter....

lol...

i hope i can get better feeling after the clutch upgrade.....

OH BTW, i'm also looking to replace BOTH bearings discussed on that thread! the throwout bearing and input shaft bearing all together! what a b*tch..............lol

02BLKCIVIC · 05-30-2006

The "throwout bearing" will come with your new clutch kit...

for what its worth...

zen_master · 05-30-2006

icc....wait, i didn't such bearing on the pics...

i'm looking to upgrade with the exedy stage 1 organic, right...

is this the one?

http://www.dezod.com/pd_exedy.cfm

02BLKCIVIC · 05-30-2006

They will include the bearing its just not shown...

See look at True Honda Pics... http://www.truehonda.com/images/prod...tch%20sohc.jpg

There is a bearing in those shots...

zen_master · 05-30-2006

gotcha!

thanxx for your help, man......thanx for the pepsi as well....lol

back about the stupid bearing now...i think i can listen to the whistling noise during normal cruising at low speed (25mpg).....it's whistling like that.....come and go...

02BLKCIVIC · 05-30-2006

yep!

thats it.

I notice it when I turn at low RPM speeds...

Devani · 05-31-2006

Zen,

How far are you from the Palisades Mall in Upstate NY from where you live....I need to change my bearings too and was thinking about changing clutch as well...Please let me know..

zen_master · 05-31-2006

Hi Devani,

if my search is right.....you are quite far away from me...

it's 5 hours and 47 minutes from Palisades Mall to Buffalo, NY

are you planning to come down here? hehe. if so, i might need your help too...

Devani · 05-31-2006

Zen,

Dang, that's way too far for me....Oh well I guess I will have to find another shop...

I hear that whistling noise too and thinking da same thing..

...I want to replace my clutch too....Its working fine...but since I am paying for the labor I might as well put a new clutch in there too...

So how much was the quote anyway????