Tranny grinds in reverse... - HondaClub.com

youngproliphic · 04-09-2008, 02:15 AM

I have an automatic 91 GS Integra. The motor has been swapped with another that had lesser miles but the tranny still is original with 205,000+ on it. About a week ago it started to grind in reverse but would catch. Now it just grinds in reverse and now sometimes in park. Can you guys give me some pointers here or do I just have to do the obvious which is replace the tranny. Thanks

**8695Beaters** · 04-09-2008, 08:25 AM

Autos are very complicated and one old part can cause a cascade of failures. Your trans will need a rebuild, there's no way of getting around it. Rebuilding will be cheaper than replacing it and the trans will be like new. However, if you can drive stick or want to learn, now would be the best time to swap in a manual. Manual rebuilds are a lot cheaper and with Hondas they tend to also last a lot longer (I have one with 270K miles and it has had nothing but regular maintainence).

**PrimeTimeV6** · 04-09-2008, 11:22 AM

I have to agree with Beaters. Either a rebuild or a new tranny. Just don't wait to long since I know you don't wanna be left on the side of the road.

youngproliphic · 04-09-2008, 02:15 PM

ok...I kinda figured that since I cant find another GS automatic trans anywhere...Do you know a ball park figure onhow much a rebuild might cost???

**PrimeTimeV6** · 04-09-2008, 02:18 PM

That all depends on where you live. I know around south Louisiana I can get it rebuilt bullet proof for about $2000. It mostly the labor that kills you. For all high performance parts cost about $800 and thats at cost. So its not very cheap it you really wanna BUILD the tranny.

**8695Beaters** · 04-10-2008, 06:46 AM

Never owned an auto. So I don't know the price. 2 grand sounds about rght though. If you're mostly street driving than a standard rebuild is all you need and it will be a bit cheaper.

04-09-2008, 02:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
youngproliphic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, Illinois United States Posts: 3	Tranny grinds in reverse... I have an automatic 91 GS Integra. The motor has been swapped with another that had lesser miles but the tranny still is original with 205,000+ on it. About a week ago it started to grind in reverse but would catch. Now it just grinds in reverse and now sometimes in park. Can you guys give me some pointers here or do I just have to do the obvious which is replace the tranny. Thanks

04-09-2008, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 1,241	Autos are very complicated and one old part can cause a cascade of failures. Your trans will need a rebuild, there's no way of getting around it. Rebuilding will be cheaper than replacing it and the trans will be like new. However, if you can drive stick or want to learn, now would be the best time to swap in a manual. Manual rebuilds are a lot cheaper and with Hondas they tend to also last a lot longer (I have one with 270K miles and it has had nothing but regular maintainence). __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

04-09-2008, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 V8 Eater! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 1,622	I have to agree with Beaters. Either a rebuild or a new tranny. Just don't wait to long since I know you don't wanna be left on the side of the road. __________________ Accordv6 + supercharger = FUN Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

04-09-2008, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 V8 Eater! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 1,622	That all depends on where you live. I know around south Louisiana I can get it rebuilt bullet proof for about $2000. It mostly the labor that kills you. For all high performance parts cost about $800 and thats at cost. So its not very cheap it you really wanna BUILD the tranny. __________________ Accordv6 + supercharger = FUN Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

04-10-2008, 06:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 1,241	Never owned an auto. So I don't know the price. 2 grand sounds about rght though. If you're mostly street driving than a standard rebuild is all you need and it will be a bit cheaper. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

04-09-2008, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
youngproliphic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, Illinois United States Posts: 3	ok...I kinda figured that since I cant find another GS automatic trans anywhere...Do you know a ball park figure onhow much a rebuild might cost???

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