Honda civic 97 has a possible clutch problem?
My Honda has been having problems starting from a dead stop in first gear. It seems like the clutch is slipping because it doesn't catch and accelerate and the front end rattles and jumps up and down until first gear kicks in then everything is fine. It can be bad while trying to go up hill from a dead stop. It happens a lot but sometimes it doesn't. Lately its been happening more and more. The clutch and pressure plate were supposedly new when installed 3 months ago. What is happening? Please give me you best diagnosis for the problem. Will answer any questions if you have any with an update. Thank you!
Added (1). Thanks for the great information DR. We were told one thing but obviously got something else. The entire engine was replaced and he decided to replace the clutch on his own, we bought the part of course. I didn't see a need for it but figured, why not. I knew I'd regret it for some reason. Now I'm wondering if he even put the new clutch in or if he just took the new part back and made some side money off of us.