Clutch replacement?

Tiny
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99 Honda Accord V4, manual, with 189,000 miles on it. It completely lost ability to accelerate although the RPMs were going up. Had it towed to a shop. Does this sound like the clutch? If so, how much should this set me back? I am a woman with no knowledge of cars and always get pegged as a sucker. The last time I was desperate, I ended up getting charged $250 more for my stupidity. I have heard anywhere from $700 - $1300. Is there anything else that should be done at the same time? Thanks a million!
Sunday, September 30th, 2007 AT 8:11 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

It sounds like your clutch has failed. Get on the phone and get a few quotes. Ask for a clutch replacement including thrust bearing and machining fly wheel, I don't know how much this will cost you as I live in Aust. But any decent work shop will be happy to give a quote before starting any work. Remember it's your car, your money and your right to know!

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, September 30th, 2007 AT 11:23 PM
Tiny
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Marks advice is good. You will be in that price range you have heard. They should machine the fly wheel, put in a throwout bearing, pilot bearing, pressure plate and clutch. That should be all they need to do.
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Monday, October 1st, 2007 AT 8:19 AM

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