My transmission has been acting poorly lately. It doesnt slip but it is slowly becoming harder to push the stick into gear lately. Im guessing its one of the bearings, but it seems like only at a stop is it more noticable with 5th gear unaffected in all cases. Depending on the problem, Im trying to decide if its worth just replacing the clutch and bearings now, or ride it out until I swap the engine and trans. (Sometime within the next 6 monthes hopefully)

 

Have you tried bleeding and/or replacing the fluid for the clutch master/slave cylinder? Have you tried adjusting the pedal clip (it's threaded but I forget the actual name of it)?

 

Yes, transmissions can get "Grumpy" over time as the syncros and sleaves wear...

I would try a fluid change and see if it helps.....
Factory is 10w30 conventional oil, or try a synthetic or GM syncromesh....

One of the main things that goes first is the input shaft bearing....
-- Makes a low growl when car is running, in neutral, with foot off of the clutch....

 

Dont listen to this fool about the oil. Use Honda OEM MT fluid. It cost me 5 bucks a quart on ebay, you need 1.9 quarts.

 

Wrong. 92-95 takes oil, 96-00 takes MTF. You should double check your facts before calling anyone a "fool".

 

I will try changing the fluid first to the oil and go from there, though Im sure stuff needs replaced, its 176k on the original clutch and bearings.

 

GM synchromesh is one of the best you could use, I've used it in all my trans will awesome results

 

you must not know that guy, he got alot of a's once.

op, try syncromesh they sell it at most autoparts stores in a yellow bottle, its fixed many tranny woes for many honda owners.

 

I will try the synchromesh then, I can deal with a few bucks.

 

92-95 are specified to take engine oil, but *engine oil that was made in 92-95*. Todays engine oils are formulated differently and arent good for the manual trans anymore.


Ive had good luck with Pennzoil Synchromesh.

 

Plain old cheap 10W30 still works just fine in '92 - '95 D-series trannys. Mista Bone will tell you the same thing and he builds a hell of a lot more of the them than I do. The current MTF is just too thin and kills input shaft bearings.

If you're racing, seeing extreme temperatures, etc Torco MTF works very well.

 

The fluid is the quickest and cheapest. Do some troubleshooting though, it's cheaper than guessing, and then buying a part you don't need.