I've got a 00 that I've had since 01 and havn't had any problems with the SS until now, right after it hit 109k. They said the torque converter was basically melting and cloggin up some filter screens inside the tranny and would need to replace the entire thing for $2,250. I'm not so sure I should fork up the cash, especially since they havn't taken a look. That's just what the comp told them. What do you guys think?
LOL, 2250. That's probably the most ridiculous price I have ever heard. You can buy 2 complete longblocks with transmission for that price.
Used SS tranny : $200
Shop Labor : $500
I have no idea what Honda charges for a new SS, but I'm sure it's not cheap. It would be better to find your own used one that get one new.
Well, I've been down this road before. I have a 1998 SS. I replaced the factory tranny with a used one I got from another PO member in 2003. My factory tranny had 96K miles on it. The used tranny I purchased for $450 had 60K miles on it. I now have 150K miles on my Lude, and am rebuilding the used tranny. Cottman's Transmission charged me $1800 for parts, labor, and warranty. This is a fair deal imo, because I don't want to go down this road again. I plan on never getting rid of my Lude. I have had it since 2000, and have at one point in time, replaced nearly all worn components. It is a known fact by all Honda mechanics, that the factory SS tranny will fail, due to faulty internals and a bad torque converter. With the use of aftermarket parts, I feel I have solved this problem. Of course some have tried using Level 10, and other sources, but I have heard their horror stories too. I checked around, asked other Honda mechanics, and sourced my parts carefully. I'll let you all know how things go, in the months to come.
Yes I agree that it's a little far out there but it's a Factory reman and comes with a 3 year warranty. Does that change anything? Or is it still way too high?
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Ha! That's cheap, the Honda dealer here in Ireland is telling me the replacement tranny will run at €2700 ($3958) and the labour is €600 ($884). I've found a guy today (only 1 in Ireland it seems!) who'll rebuild the tranny for €2000 ($2947) so I'll probably end up taking that option since it's less likely to break again. What manufacturers parts should I tell him to get as replacements?
My car currently has 108K miles on it and now I'm starting to maybe feel some symptoms of a potential tranny break down. (SS tranny).
sometimes when I put the car in reverse the car jerks slightly hard. Then afterwards, when I press the gas and the car shifts gears, there are more slight jerks every time it shifts :/
can anyone confirm that these are the symptoms of a breaking down tranny? Thanks.
what kind of transmission cooler should i get. buying a 97' SS auto lude but gotta make it last as long as possible. searched thru the whole forum. i cant find anything on the best tranny cooler to put into the lude.
I'm plannin to get this put in as soon as i get my lude so i need to know what my best choice is.
^ yeah i checked that thread out but it doesnt give info about which cooler to actually get. i need like a specific cooler that you guys recomend i get.
Regarding the tranny cooler:
Nobody makes an easy bolt-on kit for the Prelude. AFAIK, you won't find one anywhere. In order to use one, you will have to be inventive and do a little fabrication on your own. Buy a generic oil cooler (some are sold as transmission coolers also), buy fluid lines to connect it, and buy the fittings to put it all together. It is going to take some enginuity on the user's part to accomplish this. If you don't feel you have the skills, I imagine most decent mechanics could help you put something together.
Some of this is vague, because I have never done this myself. I know at one time we had a detailed post here showing someone's cooler installation. I don't know if it's still around, but I'm sure it would help.
Regarding the tranny cooler:
Nobody makes an easy bolt-on kit for the Prelude. AFAIK, you won't find one anywhere. In order to use one, you will have to be inventive and do a little fabrication on your own. Buy a generic oil cooler (some are sold as transmission coolers also), buy fluid lines to connect it, and buy the fittings to put it all together. It is going to take some ingenuity on the user's part to accomplish this. If you don't feel you have the skills, I imagine most decent mechanics could help you put something together.
Some of this is vague, because I have never done this myself. I know at one time we had a detailed post here showing someone's cooler installation. I don't know if it's still around, but I'm sure it would help.
I actually bought a B&M tranny cooler form Summit Racing, no major fabrication was needed, the cooler fine with the supplied hoses, and clamps was almost sufficient. I needed one more part of equal length hose, which I obtained at auto zone, and 2 more hose clamps, I also obtained from auto zone. I had to buy about $15 worth of additional parts to finish the job. I mounted it to the lower driver side of my radiator. Yes, I had to use some twist-ties to hold the hoses in place, but the whole process was fairly easy, and not complicated at all. I would venture to guess, though, that if you have no mechanical skills, do not attempt on your own, bc you will screw something up. However, if you often work on your own car, as I do, you will be able to accomplish this in a couple hours, at most. The whole job looks professional, and actually looks like it would have come with the car.
After this mod, don't assume the cooler alone will save your tranny. I still change my fluid about 2-3 times a year, and never drive it in Sport Shift mode. Doing so will kill your tranny. Stay out of SS mode, and you should be ok.
^ yeah i checked that thread out but it doesnt give info about which cooler to actually get. i need like a specific cooler that you guys recomend i get.
Well I have an Adult owned, tenderly driven 2001 SS Prelude, I haven't been having tranny problems, but i do notice when I am not in SS it pulls and revs high from 1st to 2nd. I have 95k on it and I am the 3rd owner, am I covered for a replacement?!?
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Honda extended the warranty for the automatic transmission to 7 years or 100,000 miles for the 2000/2001 Preludes.
Since you are at 95,000k, I suggest you take your Prelude to a dealer as soon as possible, and hopefully you will get a new, free, transmission.
Mine completely failed at about 85,000 miles.
Initial signs were noticeable torque converter jerks when slowing down in 1st, slight slippage from 1st to 2nd, loss of gear randomly during normal driving (not fun), and finally, complete inability to shift into 3rd or 4th. The last two occurred very quickly!! (within 2 weeks or so.)
The new (free) tranny I received is far smoother than the original I had, even when the original was new. There is no torque-jerk when rolling to a stop now, and it generally feels much better. I'm sure this one will make it past 85k.
I called American Honda and Clearly, the rep had heard this story MORE than one time, she was prepared with alot of data to back up the facts that the tranny is not faulty, she claimed it was "owners fault". By not keeping the car up and getting routine inspections. She also said "Your vehicle is covered under manufacturers extended warranty for 109,000 miles or 7 years and 9 months". I scheduled an appointment with my local dealrship and hopefully get my tranny looked at.
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-Type-S Front Lip
-CF Bezel Kit
I have a 99 with 163k on it and I have to use the SS mode to drive it. I was told i needed a TCM? After reading this forum I have become sceptical. I will file a complaint asap.
FYI I recently owned a 98 Accord EX V6 and had the original tranny go out at 120k, Ii did have it serviced at a honda dealer at 86k. I contacted American Honda and layed it on them. They responded with flying colors they gave me a re-man and a 3yr 36k warr I just had to pay labor wich was $800. That tranny went out less than 10k later. They gave me a 2nd re-man tranny and has so far lasted 100k.
Does anyone think a TCM would fix the problem?
I pioneered through Honda and with the help and knowledge of some friends, I am now riding on a re-manufactured tranny! Thanks to my friends who work at the local dealership and Honda America(letting me know i was still under warranty). My car was slipping from 1st to 2nd (jump of 1000rpm with no speed gain). Thanks for helping me!!
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-KONI Yellow Struts and Eibach Springs
-Type-S Front Lip
-CF Bezel Kit
My Auto Transmission went out at about 91,000 miles. I had it replaced at Capitol Honda, and they covered 25% of the cost after some arguing with them.
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Oh man, I got a story for this. I work at a honda dealership as a tech and the tech that works next to me had this 2000 auto Prelude. To make a long story short, he had to install 3, I SAID THREE, reman'd SS trannys before this one ran fine. 2 of them had bearing noises around 40 mph (if you stuck a long screwdriver right where the imtermediate shaft meets the tranny, you can hear it bad). I dunno if Honda reman'd a bad batch of trannies, but damn, you hate to see someone go through that crap.
i have a 97 prelude base SS
i just bought it from the orig owner
and uhm it seems that the transmission
turned garbage at 182k
my 1st to 2nd gear change is horrible
it always overrevs 1st gear
the car shakes a lot
Linear Mode
