i own a 95 civic si coupe and the front transmission bearing is noisy and needs to be replaced. now, how much could i save by putting in a used transmission? is it worth the risk that the used one may encounter the same problems down the line...
also...any more harm in continuing to drive in it's current condition?

 

Yes, you can blow the tranny and the engine if you are not careful.

1,000 to rebuild tranny and have new bearings and 2 forks replaced.

250 for used tranny. But, that is not installed.

If you have the tools to do the install yourself then go for it. You will save. But, you run the risk of not getting a......wait you want an SI tranny (SOHC) EX in the states......raise price to 400.

 

expect to pay about 400 for used tranny...

thats what I did..

 

Ripped off. Those trannies shoulnt be more than 250. Itll happen to a new or used one. Just get another tranny, the bearing cage is made out of plastic. It is easily destroyed.

 

Are you talking about the input shaft bearing? Since you have to pull the transmission anyway why not just replace it? the bearing only costs about $30 and you will learn alot in the process. Its not that dificult if you have a helms manual. Just don't let the sight of the transmission guts scare you. It can be intimidating the first time

Mike

 

Five speeds are easy. Just wait until you have to overhaul an automatic.

 

Can you guys hellp me out by telling me exactly which things need to be replaced as it seems this is a common problem with these trannys. I have exploded diagrams of both the countershaft assembly and the mainshaft assembly. What all needs to be changed??? And are there any special tools required to remove the bearings??? I have all of your normal ish. Your help would be greatly appreciated!!!

mainshaft:

countershaft:


Josh


[Modified by bigblue92, 9:40 PM 7/26/2002]

 

appears your diagram isn't showing the complete picture, looks more like a parts chart diagram than a service manual diagram, but should be accurate enough to point you in the right direction..

items you want to concentrate on is #12? (mainshaft upper bearing), unfortunately, this isn't the one that usually makes the noise..

What the diagram doesn't show is the bearings seated inside the case.. where the mainshaft and countershaft seat inside the case on the left hand side, these are the bearings that cause the noise.. you can determine which bearing is bad by spinning the bearing w/ your forefinger and see if it has a "scratchy" feel to it, it would be noticeable compared to the other bearings....

Just make sure the noise is coming from the tranny and not a failure of a clutch component.. i say this cause it just sucks really bad when you have to remove the tranny twice to cure a noise that was mis-diagnosed...


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