Thanks for the feedback guys.
I don't think I've had the transmission oil changed unless it was done as part of my last major service - I'd have to check the book and my mechanic. To be honest the last few times I've been out I haven't noticed my gearbox problem at all so the occasions it does happen seem fine to live with and the 'double clutch' thing sounds like a good workaround.
I thought this was unrelated so didn't mention but there is a leak in my clutch. It's happened about twice in the last three months - I just set off and if the pedal is spongy, pop it open and pour in some more fluid. Even full of just air the clutch has seemed to just about work which I found surprising, no grinding of gears, just not a steady transfer of power.
It's hard to see where it might be leaking from but just some random thoughts:
- How much should I generally look at to replace a clutch?
- Worst case scenario, how much to replace the honda gearbox as well? I'd expect that to be a lot and that would hurt since I only bought the car for about =A33.5k.
And here's another one...
- Should I consider selling it? Since the car is for all intents and purposes running fine right now, there is just potential for gearbox and clutch problems would be a good idea to get shot of it while it's looking quite healthy?
That's kind of the whole principle of 'bangernomics' - sell it before it costs you loads in repairs. Seems quite unfair though. I'd be miffed myself if three months after buying a car the gearbox packed in but hey ho.
Thoughts, opinions, advice?
Thanks, ~S