5th gear grind - Honda Prelude Forum

XxPreludexX · 02-27-2002, 08:13 PM

at high speeds... when shifting from 4th to 5th gear i 99% of the time get a grind.
I then tried shifting from Neutral to 5th and the problem goes away.... only occurs going from 4th to 5th at high speeds 60+mph (100KmH)

any ideas?

BosHaus · 02-27-2002, 08:15 PM

theres been some other threads about that same prob i think.. what year is your lude?

ForTehNguyen · 02-27-2002, 08:15 PM

Get it fixed ASAP if youre under warranty, its a hella expensive job. In the mean time you can double clutch shifting from 4th to 5th gear, it is annoying but will prevent grinding. When I got it fixed it was a huge relief to me. Hope this helps

XxPreludexX · 02-27-2002, 08:16 PM

97
not under warrenty no more

axngen · 02-27-2002, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by XxPreludexX
97
not under warrenty no more

i just started getting the same problem..i've got a 99...no warranty left..i guess we're screwed.

XxPreludexX · 02-27-2002, 08:23 PM

wtf i just read some post and the fix for this is $1000+ ?!
what'll happen if I just dont fix it and leave it like that and shift under 4k into 5th so it doesnt grind?

BosHaus · 02-27-2002, 08:29 PM

i've got a '97 lude and i havn't had any probs, but i've only had it a week and i've only taken it over 60 a few times (took it to 135mph one of those times ). hopefully it doesn't start acting up.

axngen · 02-28-2002, 04:48 PM

ttt

burban33 · 02-28-2002, 05:03 PM

I think all it would take to fix is a tranny rebuild with new synchros. It is expensive but if you can get a kit with all the gaskets and synchros for like the price of one synchro from Honda. The only problem is that you still have to take the tranny out and have it rebuilt.

iLCaPo · 02-28-2002, 05:26 PM

recently ive been reading alot aobut prelude tranny problem........i just hope mine doesnt start acting up...it already does the grind from 1st to 2nd when its not warmed up

Joe

ice1cube · 02-28-2002, 07:38 PM

for those who care......warranty void

same problem.......

5th gear synchro disappeared......reverse lockout.......bent shift forks.......1 and 2 synchro heavily worn......bad clutch

total in repairs........$1900

burban33 · 02-28-2002, 07:44 PM

this company called sourthern gear has a full tranny rebuild kit which comes with all the synchros and bearings and seals for like 400. I just bought it.
you can email me for the number if you like