1996 Honda Civic Clutch replacement

1996 HONDA CIVIC
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PLEASEHELP4
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I just had my clutch replaced. Ever since then the car rides rough. It shakes, it is jerky. It really feels like I am going over little bumps whenever I am driving. Also sometimes when I start it, it sounds like the transmission is going to fall out. There is a noise like a thump when I start it. My car drove smooth before they did this clutch job. I've taken it back 3 times. They act like I am crazy. I would like to go back there with a little knowledge on what might be the problem so they don't dismiss me. I thought a new clutch should make the car run nice a smooth.
Oct 7, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi pleasehelp4,

Based on your description, the symptoms are not very clear to us.

The knocking noise during starting and related problems could be due to a bad engine mount or one that had not been correctly installed/torqued.
Oct 7, 2009 at 10:07 AM
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