"Clutch" Squeak problem found..
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For all of those complaining about a "clutch" squeak when within 50%- 75% of engagement on the clutch i think i found the problem. I took it over to my local honda dealership to ask about it and after they gave me **** about my intake (immaturely might i add) I just left and decided to figure it out myself.
For those who dont know what im talking about i have a video of the "squeak" in action. You can hear it when your engaging the clutch and not giving it gas. Like at a drivethrough window or pulling out of a parking lot.
Here is the problem in action: (the crushed up papertowel was indeed picked up during the making of this movie.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11lUvQ-XRroIf you notice its the exhaust/cat assy thats moving up and down before the clutch engages which brings on the squeak.
So noticing this i got under the car to the cat/header connection and tried moving it around. And behold.. a killer squeak. Its not the rubber thats squeaking its the actual connection from the headers to the cat.
Closeup of the header/cat squeak:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRTQ00JmcqEI just wanted to get some 2nd opinions. Im pretty sure it shouldnt be THAT squeaky. Now i think im just gonna bring the video i took, to the honda service dept where i bought my car. (not where i went today) Show them what it is and see if they can fix the gasket or oil it up or something...
Hopefully this can shed some light on the problem. Considering i know a few people on these forums dealing with it.