Transmission

[ChIoVnIdCa]

How much is a new 5 speed transmission with clutch and every thing if I put it in my self

[Kabuki]

I would suggest overhauling the unit, rather than replacement, though it depends upon what the problem is.

[ChIoVnIdCa]

Well I think the syncro is gone between 1 and 2? I think. So it grinds sometime. And its slow to shift. Like 2-3 seconds with the clutch down all the way before I will atempt a shift, than I hope it dose not grind.

[Jarrett]

I am currently in the same boat you are. I'm not doing it myself though. It started out that way and everything just started going wrong and parts just kept breaking so I got so frustrated that I called the tow truck and had it towed to the local transmission shop. I got my clutch from Kabuki, and Exedy unit, for $124 shipped, and I'm getting a 5 speed transmission from a local wrecking yard(make sure it has a good reputation) for $200. Doing the work yourself with everything going the right way(parking it in your friend's driveway in Utopia) it will cost you around $400, depending on how cheap you find the transmission. The one I'm getting is a '91 with 83K miles on it. Let me know if you have any questions on the removal and install. If your's goes anything close to normal then I should be able to help you if you need it.

[ChIoVnIdCa]

Okay thanks

[Maple50175]

wow so if i wanted to change out my automatic for a standard its about 400? if i read it right

thats not bad maybe ill do that in july

[accordme93]

Hey ChIoVnIdCa

Did you check the clutch fluid? Your problem sounds a little worse than mine, but I was having major problems shifting into first or second. I mean it was bad! I held up traffic a few times trying to get the damn thing to shift into first. It felt frozen solid amost. I had to pump the clutch like mad and force it into first. So I started calling around to see how much a clutch would be. Well on a hunch I popped the hood and checked the fluids and noticed that the clutch fluid was down a half inch or so. Put more fluid in, pumped the clutch a few times and BAM it was back to shifting like butter.

Still need a clutch though! Grabs too damn high. Friend knows a guy that will do it for a little under $300 bucks. Sounds good to me because all the mechanics around here quoted me at least $500.

[accordme93]

Originally posted by SteveB
I'm doing mine tomorrow. My clutch is *gone*.
I don't think there are any fingers left on the pressure plate.
I might as well not have a clutch pedal, fo all the good it does me.
It'll be an interesting drive out to our work garage.

Pics to follow.

I feel you. My car is getting harder and harder to drive. I really don't have the money, but its either that or starting walking to work!

[Accord SiR]

How long ago since your last fluid change? If you have a slight grind at higher rpms only you should change your tranny fluid with GM sychromesh gear oil or go to your local parts store and ask for Penzoil Synchromesh oil(the makers of the GM stuff) only difference is the price. Some of the peeps on Honda-tech.com prelude forumn started using this stuff after the grinding problem started and managed to get rid of the grinding when switching to this stuff.

[accordme93]

Actually my tranny doesn't grind at all. It's just that my clutch grabs very high.

[HondaFan81]

Yea, I heard of the Pennzoil synchromesh being same as GM stuff as well. Think I'll do this for hell of it on trans. oil change. Getting some grinding action too.

I also had to comment on the sig pic of the Accords lined up....

I like...ATX and Accord SiR...that CPmike on far right? Wheel covers gotta go ..steelies would look better

[mayberry]

i have a tranny with 130k on it that shifts great and a brand new exedy clutch kit ill let u have for 200 plus shipping...im in orange county new york idk where ur located.