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95AccordEXR
05-25-2003, 09:52 AM
can I get a quick confirmation on whether the 5-speed and automatic axles are different or not? (concerning EFI models). I did a search and only found a reference as to the passenger side ones being the same but the driver's side ones are different. Can anyone give me a confirmation on this? Thanks.
AccordEpicenter
05-25-2003, 10:33 AM
yeah the drivers side ones are .2 inches longer for the auto axles... I gotta think that theyed work with the 5 speed but i dont know anybody whos tried it... i mean its just .2 inches... WTF
YK86
05-25-2003, 10:54 AM
The driver's side is different so you have to use the right one but the passenger side is the same so any will be okay.
AccordEpicenter
05-27-2003, 08:56 PM
has anybody tried using the auto axle for the 5 speed? I mean its only .2 inches longer? Couldnt the inboard joint take up the slack?
Jareds 89 LX-i
05-27-2003, 09:03 PM
I wouldn't want to risk damaging either CV, or having the snap ring on the inner get pulled out or pushed in too far. Those things have to be at just the right spot to seal all the tranny oil in. When it comes to precision, .2 inches is alot!
3G Jester
05-27-2003, 09:19 PM
talk to mark---- "markmdz89hatch"
he did the conversion. i was thinking about it too..post wahtever th eend result is...:werd:
YK86
05-27-2003, 09:25 PM
Don't cheap out. I did the conversion as well and I would rather drive my car with the piece of mind I did it right than worry if the wrong size axle will ever cause any problem.
AccordEpicenter
05-28-2003, 08:15 AM
ok.... ill just get a reman for the 5 speed swap
YK86
05-28-2003, 11:25 AM
Does the car you're getting the tranny and other parts off of have a bad axle or something??
AccordEpicenter
05-28-2003, 04:00 PM
well heres the thing, my honda mechanic friend had a very very nice lxi 5 speed tranny that i got, and im getting the rest of the parts for swap from Gregstoofast, but i still need a clutch, drivers side axle and 5 speed starter and probably some misc crap but we will see. I checked at the auto parts store on the corner and they can order me an axle and it will cost $60, and $62 core charge, so ill just give them my axle, they wont know the difference.
ACCORD EX
05-29-2003, 03:11 AM
they can always measure the both of them ! and you'll be in trouble ! :)

MIKE
AccordEpicenter
05-29-2003, 08:12 AM
not if i bring the core back a week later...
ACCORD EX
05-29-2003, 11:55 AM
Originally posted by AccordEpicenter
not if i bring the core back a week later...

you $&$%&^ ! :D ;)

MIKE