Civic EK VTi CVT Gearbox Problem

[dudomite]

My CVT gearbox makes whining noises when I put it on reverse, and I got it checked up in a transmission shop. They say the bearing is worn and it will cost me $4k to get it fixed up. My friend suggested that I should just convert the EK into manual, since it's cheaper. My other friend told me I might as well swap my D16Y5 engine into a B16A.

I need more input from you guys, which option should I pick?
1. Fix the CVT
2. Manual conversion
3. Manual conversion + engine swap

[grifty]

even a 2nd hand cvt gearbox will cost you about 1k + installation

Cheapest option would be a manual conversion.

[EG52NV]

Eks come with CVT transmissions? Damn!

[po61ba2]

is it bad when when it whine?or is it normal???i have the same whine in my vti...

[dudomite]

@grifty: I'm thinking of that too, but is it worth doing an engine upgrade as well as manual conversion?
@EG52NV: Yes, EK is the first Honda to have CVT gearbox installed iirc.
@po61ba2: It's just telling you that its bearing is starting to wear out, and it willeventually lead to the death of your gearbox if you keep driving with it. You should bring it to an auto tranny shop to get it checked up. Btw, what's your car's kms?

[grifty]

Its really up to you if you want to do the engine upgrade. If you feel that you current engine is not enough for you then upgrade.

If you do then engine upgrade yourself then it should cost around the $3000 mark.

[po61ba2]

I have 159k in the car.i know someone has the same car(vti) newer model (facelifted) near same km's and does the same thing for 2 years now but still goin...

[ECU-MAN]

it is normal for honda CVT to whine in revers

[dudomite]

I took out the civic on a cold day and when I started it up the gearbox shudders for 1-2 minutes, is that also normal? And I also noticed theres a little delay for the gearbox to get into D.

[ECU-MAN]

check your fluid level and quality for the CVT

they are not ment to shudder under normal conditions. however if the start clutch is failing or worn then you may feel a shudder, also the delay in selecting D could be low fluid level.

[dudomite]

Ah I see I'll check it later when I get home. Btw does my car need Honda Tranny oil? Cause last time I got the tranny oil changed the mechanic used a non Honda brand.

[po61ba2]

I have search about the tranny fluid..every1 reckon we need to use oem fluid...recommended to change every 20k to 40k

[grifty]

You should really use OEM CVT oil because other oils are not made just for hondas they are made for a wide variety of cars so the oil isnt going to be exactly the same.

[ECU-MAN]

yes you should use Honda's Recomended fluid in the CVT. useing the wrong fluid could have a negative affect on the CVT