Gearbox issue 1996 Civic Vti

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Originally Posted by ECU-MAN

actually no

flaring is when the engine rpm increases due to the clutch pack within the transmission is not engaging and slipping, the thud is due to poor or incorrect clutch pack clearances due to ware. During flaring loss of drive is experienced.

misaligned throttle pressure cable for the transmissions will also cause the thud on upshift between first and second

low fluid can also cause flaring if the torque converter cannot couple

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Well explained

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Originally Posted by stndrd

A 3x3 flush is where you drain and refill the trans fluid 3 times. A mechanic will be able to do this quite easily

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Cheers, so this should fix the problem for a while???

Bandaid fix for short-term, maybe 5,000-10,000KM+.

Replacement auto GBox will be cheap, add labour to change it over and new fluid, it's probably a $800-1,000 problems parts and labour.

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Originally Posted by dougie_504

Bandaid fix for short-term, maybe 5,000-10,000KM+.

Replacement auto GBox will be cheap, add labour to change it over and new fluid, it's probably a $800-1,000 problems parts and labour.

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Many thanks, at least that gives me an idea what i am looking at. Beats the 2500 i was quoted haha.

Thanks

Where do you live? Get a tranny mechanic not a Honda dealer.

Adelaide, anyone you can recommend.....???

Honda dynamics is apparently the place to go

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Originally Posted by stndrd

Honda dynamics is apparently the place to go

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I'll check them out, many thanks :)

Why dont you do a b16a2 conversation, since your already spending 1k.

Will cost at most 3k, But then you will get alot more power and many years of fun out of the car.

ECUMAN has a good write up on b series conversion if you wanna do it yourself and save yourself a 1k for installation.

Just my 2cents.

Hope it works out for you in the end. Auto trannys dont last as long as Manual box's.

I predict $4g for a B16A + install. Doubt he wants to spend that rather than just buy an EK4/EM1?

If its a VTI, it would be the CVT. SO it wont be as straight forward as putting a 4 speed automatic in.
Drive it till it dies and in the meantime save up for a new car.

$2k odd for a working CVT transmission is probably ok. Although if that is second hand, how long will that last.

Yep i understand what you guys are all saying. I guess it always a hard decision. But ah ek said, a second hand transmission might not last that long either. And spending 4 grand on the car when i can pick up another car for the same, if not a bit more doesn't seem economical. I am going to see a transmission specialist hopefully next week and see what they say. Thanks for all the advice.