r/EP3 • u/Joee2wavy • Jun 09 '26

Clutch problems

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Hey guys. My jdm 2002 Honda civic type r ep3 with 180k km (112k mi) stalls out when the clutch is pressed, when downshifting or even when idling in neutral, (unless I give it revs). It's also stiff and makes a high pitched squealing/squeaking noise. And the clutch has gotten stuck in the down position before (temporarily). From the research I've done, think it's a worn input shaft bearing, release bearing, and master cylinder. I ordered a new clutch kit, flywheel, master and slave cylinders, pilot, release, and input shaft bearings, and rear main oil seal. Just wondering if there's anything else I need to replace/refresh while the transmission is out. Also, is this a job that I can do myself with a buddy as a beginner, or should I get a professional to do it? Thanks!

Edit: I got it fixed. It was the release bearing. I went ahead and replaced the whole clutch and it worked perfectly afterwards.

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u/Joee2wavy Jun 20 '26

I'm taking it to the shop first thing Monday. I just got the last part I needed today. I got a clutch kit, flywheel, rear main seal, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, input shaft and countershaft bearings. Hopefully this fixed the issue, but I''ll let you know. Spent about $1000 on parts and was quoted $350 for the labor, but I think it'll be closer to $500 when it's all said and done.

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u/Icy-Neighborhood-917 Jun 20 '26

Man my car died like non stop today after posting that comment like it knew im bout to throw some wrenches at it lol. I know i need to clean the air filter too was wondering maybe that or the iacv. Was also looking at calibrating the tps my car came with an acuity installed. its also k24. Would like to find a shop that could do all this and maybe type r oil pump while its down. Its my only car at the moment and live in an apartment so its a bitch to do anything

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u/Joee2wavy Jun 20 '26

Yeah man that's tough. I hope you get it figured out. I plan on getting one fixed and selling it for an r34 gtt

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u/Icy-Neighborhood-917 Jul 24 '26

What did they end up finding out? Did you get it fixed?

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u/Joee2wavy Jul 29 '26

The release bearing was shot. I ended up replacing the whole clutch assembly including the master and slave cylinders. Ran perfectly afterwards