tony_2018

For daily driving?

swizz977

yes

swizz977

spirited driving

tony_2018

Why are you responding to your own thread? Did the members here not answer your concerns on quality control?

TheJGB3

I got a reman tranny from Synchro-Tech for my 2000SH Prelude. Dave threw in the carbon synchros for the same price as oem ones. I also had him install a P2A8 Accord 5th gear too in it for no extra $.

TomCat39

Yeah that is the kind of top notch service and quality I regularly see people mention when talking about Synchro-Tech.

swizz977

just removed my y7 tranny today.. my rear main seal is not leaking
should i change it anyway while its out?
do i need to drain the motor oil to change it?

Former User

Yes and no

swizz977

well i took off the 4 bolts holding the bracket on for the seal and there are 2 nuts on the bottem but i cant get it off..

94EG8

You don't need to take the bracket/seal holder off. Just pull the seal. Easiest way is to drill a small hole in the old seal. screw a wood screw in and then pry it out with a bar or even a pair of pliers.

TomCat39

I am going to save this little trick.

The fight I had getting my old cam seal out was just disturbing and I was determined not to have to take apart the rocker arm assembly.

Thank you. This will be helpful as I tend to use flange sealant on the outside edge of these oil seals just like I noticed my Honda Tech does. Makes getting them out more challenging and your trick may just well be the easiest solution.

swizz977

well i guess ron was wrong im going to drop the pan

Former User

What was I wrong about?

Here's a good method to remove the oil seal.

https://honda-tech.com/honda-civic-d...seals-3245952/

swizz977

ok ill try that thanks

DumpdEJ6

An even easier way is to use a wine corkscrew. I used to use a pick and saw someone on here using a corkscrew and hot damn it's so much better lol. Just thread the point into the soft spot right around the crank, turn it a little (it will be turning AWAY from the crank, so no worries scratching it) give it a tug and there you go.

swizz977

sounds good

94eg!

iTrader: (2)

So while on the subject, what's the best way to get the new rear main seal back in?

TomCat39

Ideally with the proper size seal driver.

I have a nice small chunk of wood that split off a small piece of 2x4 that I tend to use to tap in the seals with.

I've heard of people using sockets.

On my transmission, I used a beat up plastic flashlight as the circumference was perfect for one of the axle seals.

Really though, it's supposed to be a seal driver. You can get a kit for 60 bucks or less on amazon.com


However those ones don't work well with the crank or cam in place.

This kit is used for install, removal with crank and cam in place:

94EG8

With seal driver, but failing that using the old seal as a driver usually works pretty well.

94eg!

iTrader: (2)

Those alternative ideas will work for a seal this big around???

Former User

You may be able to get the seal flush using hands and a flat-sided piece of wood in combination, if you grease the outer edge of the seal.

swizz977

it says to use oil what kind of greese?

Former User

Engine oil is fine. I use high temp grease.

swizz977

wow i finally got it out after about an hour
that was a battle i tried everything the drill screw extractor with the screw nothing worked
that thing is not what i expected after about a half hour of using a pick going back and forth i finally got it with some needle nose plyers
maby it was so hard to get out because it wasnt leaking idk but i tried to do it as carfel as possable
i even tried dropping the pan and taking the housing off but that thing wont come off for **** either
i did leave some nicks i hope it wont effect anything what do u think?

Former User

Should have tried a paint can opener.

Nicks are bad - potential sites for oil leaks.