NF - any good honda shops around

[jat]

I am having either brake, suspension or transmission problems right now with my Civic and was wondering if anyone knew of a good shop that charges fair prices? Thanks

[danbouck]

Might help if we knew where you are located!

[jat]

sorry, Toronto.........

[Bernie]

What is the symptom? Clunk, chug, rattle, shake? Maybe I can help to diagnose the problem.

[jat]

clunk while I depress the brake pedal but its not constant, I also notice it intermittently while driving and I noticed oil leaking from the top area of my oil pan..................Bernie you by any chance a mechanic?

[danbouck]

clunk while I depress the brake pedal but its not constant, I also notice it intermittently while driving and I noticed oil leaking from the top area of my oil pan..................Bernie you by any chance a mechanic?

 

Bernie's the man!

[irishfield]

CV joint..

[Bernie]

Sorry I didn't get back to you jat. Was hooking up a wireless router for my brother.

Anyway, is it usually a single clunk when you apply the brake or does it continue?

Usually a C/V joint will click/clack when you turn and accelerate from a stop.

If you have a brake caliper loose, broken caliper pin or loose brake pad it can cause a clunking noise.

Does your brake pedal pulsate on application?

Loose front end suspension parts can also be an issue here.

As far as your oil leak goes they can be tricky to locate if the engine is old and dirty. sometimes a small leak from above your oil pan can seep down and run around the top part of your oil pan. Look for a leaking valve cover gasket or maybe a bad oil pressure switch.

Ok, thats a start. Any more info you can give me will be a help.

Edited April 11, 2008 by Bernie

[jat]

Bernie..thanks for the info, I'm bringing it in to a shop today......

[steelhedrmatt]

If your in TO, try my mechanic. He's great. And he'll knock off 20-25% if paying cash. His names Mike. ARC auto service. 416-737-6496. Tell him Matt sent you.