Gearbox issue 1996 Civic Vti

[ECU-MAN]

Flaring is where the auto will rev further and hold gears longer than what is "normal" and you get a bit of a clunk once it changes gears

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