Is my Transmission Toast??

[KrazyKlown]

Did a search, did not really find my answer. 87 lxi auto trany slips only when cold in every gear (have to ease up on the gas so it will engage into gear), when its warmed up its fine and shows no sign of trouble (downshifts fine, etc). Is their an adjustment that could be made, or is it on its way to becoming toast? I did notice sometimes when you put it in park or nuetral it makes a slight grind sound. Should I spend the $$ to have the tranny fluid changed? Its level seems to be fine. Any opinions will be greatly appreciated!!!

[Accordaone]

Hope it isn't the same problem-my 87 was doing the same, then started slipping at the high end. I bought a year or so with Lucas additive, then had a rebuild. It turned out to be a cracked clutch drum. There are no adjustments, other than the throttle cable, that I am aware of. Good luck.

[KrazyKlown]

Yeah, I kinda figuered. Bah! The rest of the car is fine, so I will do what it takes to keep it running. How much for a rebuild ya think??

[MessyHonda]

Yeah, I kinda figuered. Bah! The rest of the car is fine, so I will do what it takes to keep it running. How much for a rebuild ya think??

maybe like 1000 bucks...depends to who you go...or like 150 from a junkyard...get a 5 speed tranny swap if you want..they last longer with good care.

[KrazyKlown]

Hmmm, I don't have the tools nor space to do the 5 speed swap, let alone the know how. Looks like it will be a junkyard tranny cause I dont see spending 1k right now. Perhaps I'll try some tranny addititve to prolong it for a while. Damn automatics!!!! Maybe I'll buy a 2nd 3gee 5speed, plenty around here for same price to rebuild. I just love the 3g's!

[shepherd79]

well, have you checked the oil level?
how does it look, is it dark or dark red color?
May be you just need oil flush.

PS. lucas oil additive kills honda auto trannies. Best thing to use is OEM honda ATF.

[KrazyKlown]

Fluid level is correct, its darker red, but not burnt looking. I've only had this car a week and a half so who knows what the prev owners have done to this tranny or what fluids were used in the past 20 yrs! I can't get over how old it is and that its still in great condition!.....except for the trans of course, 167k on the clock.

[KrazyKlown]

Just called a Honda salvage yard. Cost $700 w/exchange installed and 90 day guarrantee. Ouch! $350 by itself.

[ghettogeddy]

check a couple of local yards or ask around on here im sure some one has one hell i got my 5speed tranny im installing this weekend for 60 bucks shipped form Washington if u find some that just wants it gone just offer the shipping charges

[russiankid]

Just called a Honda salvage yard. Cost $700 w/exchange installed and 90 day guarrantee. Ouch! $350 by itself.
I say you pull the shop manual up. Do a tranny flush yourself and change all the filters.

[Cheeseburger]

the cheapest ive seen was 500 to rebuild a tranny, but adam is selling one for dirt cheap!

[KrazyKlown]

the cheapest ive seen was 500 to rebuild a tranny, but adam is selling one for dirt cheap!
Who's Adam? I may need it if he got it. Will have to find someone to install it, cause I have no tools nor the room to do it. Besides I'm a jabronie mechanic and wouldn't trust myself to do the job right. Where do you know of the $500 rebuild?? This tranny will hopefully last a little while longer until I get some $$$ rolling in.....

[MessyHonda]

adam only has a 5 speed...he is also selling his car....it was in a magazine...so yeah....pimp car...woot

[KrazyKlown]

I'm actually considering the 5 speed swap....but again will have to have it at a shop. What $$$ am I looking at here? I've read its pretty easy to do...

[MessyHonda]

I'm actually considering the 5 speed swap....but again will have to have it at a shop. What $$$ am I looking at here? I've read its pretty easy to do...

2 days tops if you are good with cars...

[KrazyKlown]

Hmmm, would rather keep this one an auto as I have plans on buying another 3gee Accord or Prelude in the future w/5 speed. Swapping the 5speed is kinda temping me now though.......

[Cheeseburger]

where are u located?

[KrazyKlown]

where are u located?
studio city

[ghettogeddy]

weres that

[MessyHonda]

weres that

So cal

[KrazyKlown]

weres that
San Fernando Valley in Los Angles County....:bandit:

[Cheeseburger]

studio city


dude ur like in the other side of the mountain :) im in hollywood!:welcome:
ill see if i can get the #s of the places i called. ill post them up when i get them.

[KrazyKlown]

dude ur like in the other side of the mountain :) im in hollywood!:welcome:
ill see if i can get the #s of the places i called. ill post them up when i get them.
Thanks man, that would mighty kind of ya!! Yeah, just over the hill....

[Cheeseburger]

sorry for the delay, i hope its not to late!
the prices im giving u are the ones that they gave me for a 5 speed, it could change for ur auto, i think it could be cheaper, or could be higher
some of these places offer free towing with major instalation so ask

highway transmission
$500.00 rebuild auto tranny 1 year warrenty, installed aks for kim

smart transmission
310-354-7699 $800.00 installed, rebuild, with a one year warranty

nippon motor inc
562-407-1212 $450.00 for a used automatic tranny no instalation

soken trade corporation
$450.00 used, 3 months warrenty no instalation
818-576-5333


B.T.S best transmission service
310-672-4252
$450.00 rebuild 5 speed, $150.00 to install 1 year warrenty or 12,000 miles

AC transmittion
$650.00 rebuild 5 speed installed. a year warrenty


here are a few that i dont know how much
but u can call

t-1 transmission
310-5324700

G - speed
866-290-9757

new zion transmission
562-623-9509

[KrazyKlown]

No, your not too late! I will def call these and check em out. Thanks a bunch Cheeseburger!!!

[Cheeseburger]

no problem maing. look in the classifieds, sometimes they put deals in there. hope the info helps u out

[MessyHonda]

no problem maing. look in the classifieds, sometimes they put deals in there. hope the info helps u out

yeah my friend has a ford and he found a place where they give the tranny like 3 years of warranty....he paid up the butt...but when it broke down the 2nd time they did it free...so it paid its self off.

[Jasonf860]

yeah my friend has a ford and he found a place where they give the tranny like 3 years of warranty....he paid up the butt...but when it broke down the 2nd time they did it free...so it paid its self off.
lol fords :rofl:

[Cheeseburger]

fords are crap, and krazy did u find a place to fix ur tranny?

[KrazyKlown]

I haven't had the time to look yet. It still "works".....gotta save some $$$ 1st, so hope it lasts a bit longer. I will do some calling over the weekend. Yeah, Fords suck!

[Cheeseburger]

also try the junk yards, x-mas is comming up, and i know they are going to have a sale so u could save 50%

[MessyHonda]

also try the junk yards, x-mas is comming up, and i know they are going to have a sale so u could save 50%


i like thoes sale....where else can you get an armrest and cupholders for 9 bucks....lol junkyard special...wooot

[KrazyKlown]

Hahaha, I didn't know junkyards have "sales". I'll be sure to check it out.

[MessyHonda]

Hahaha, I didn't know junkyards have "sales". I'll be sure to check it out.

yeah they have like 50% off everthing on like holiday weekends.....plus you can always snag off small stuff....since they rape you....my uncle got 6 bucks for his totaled car...since they had to tow it out of his yard....2 months later he finds a similar car and he buys it...he goes to the junkyard and takes 2 bumper and they wanted 56 bucks for 2 bumper...so yeah 50% off is not a bad idea.

[Cheeseburger]

what junk yard do u go to?

[MessyHonda]

what junk yard do u go to?

pick-N-pull....but we also got el pulpo....both of them are alright...i just wished i lived closer....so i can snag off all the rare stuff and sell it here.

[Cheeseburger]

i wasnt talking to u fool!

[MessyHonda]

i wasnt talking to u fool!


i dont care...i already told you...plus his old car was a grand am...or something like that....you cant find thoes at the junkyard.

[Cheeseburger]

i dont care...i already told you...plus his old car was a grand am...or something like that....you cant find thoes at the junkyard.



:huh: do some homework, play TAG, or just do something else

[MessyHonda]

:huh: do some homework, play TAG, or just do something else

i dont have any hw....its starting to rain outside....and no i dont have anything else to do...but to sit around and eat reeses

[Cheeseburger]

no muffin today?

[MessyHonda]

no muffin today?

no double cheeseburger tonight?

[KrazyKlown]

I haven't gone to any yet in the LA area, I used ot go to plenty in Florida, but since I've moved here many years ago, there hasn't been the need. So now is the time to start again....this car will be a fun hobby to tinker with! Cheese, have you ever gone to HondaOnly salvage yard in Sun Valley?

[MessyHonda]

I haven't gone to any yet in the LA area, I used ot go to plenty in Florida, but since I've moved here many years ago, there hasn't been the need. So now is the time to start again....this car will be a fun hobby to tinker with! Cheese, have you ever gone to HondaOnly salvage yard in Sun Valley?


dude cheese does not touch tools...

[88Accord-DX]

dude cheese does not touch tools...
Cooking utensils are tools. :rolleyes:



Back to the topic, sounds like it's time for a rebuild or another used tranny.

[Cheeseburger]

I haven't gone to any yet in the LA area, I used ot go to plenty in Florida, but since I've moved here many years ago, there hasn't been the need. So now is the time to start again....this car will be a fun hobby to tinker with! Cheese, have you ever gone to HondaOnly salvage yard in Sun Valley?
no ive never been to that one, ill check it out one of these days.

dude cheese does not touch tools...

Cooking utensils are tools. :rolleyes:
Back to the topic, sounds like it's time for a rebuild or another used tranny.:Owned: foo! so i do work with tools wOot

[MessyHonda]

no ive never been to that one, ill check it out one of these days.
:Owned: foo! so i do work with tools wOot

too bad its not on your car.

[Amreekan]

If you wanna buy some time, I would definately change the tranny oil and put in some Honda fluid. It will make a tremendous amount of difference. Better yet, buy 6 bottles and do the d&r twice.