dorfnation

k, this seems to be a common problem with the S. my sixth is gone. i have a few mech. friends and they say maybe a shift fork, pin, etc. etc. then i got on here and some say forcing it is the way to go. ha ha. i'm a competitive body builder and pretty strong and i'm really scared i'll break something. but if this might be the way then someone tell me how hard to yank the sucker and i'll do it. hope for the best, and see what happens. but how hard. be literal.

CKit

Don't force it.

Take it to the dealer. Your transmission may be about to go.

SilverKnight

Do you drive the s2k pretty hard? Launching? Banging the gears often etc

dorfnation

oh yeah. she's been beat up pretty bad. everything else in my tranny works just fine tho.

dorfnation

lately i haven't been hard on it at all. my street days are over. and i just want to fix it so i'm not suckin gas on road trips.

RACER

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=486704

slipstream444

Loss of 5th and/or 6th is usually the result of skipping gears. Many folks who've had the problem state they "solved" their problem by forcing it. However, their "solution" usually results in continued problems (very rough shifting) and other synchros that quickly follow suit.

The best solution is to buy a low mileage used transmission from a reputable dealer and replace your transmission. Rebuilds rarely seem to solve problems - or trade one problem for another.

Give the HardTop guy a call or email and see what he can do for you.
http://www.hardtopguy.com/store/home.php?cat=11
Ask for Jeff, he's the owner.

Blitzkrieg

Why wouldn't a rebuild correct the problem, or not leave you with other problems? Mine just did the exact same thing but I think it was the shipping company so hopefully my insurance company will pay for it.

slipstream444

My first transmission was rebuilt under warranty. The rebuild was extensive (4 gears, all synchros, bearings, oil pump, shift forks...) and did not solve the problem. In all, Honda threw over $2000 in parts at my first transmission (this doesn't count labor). They eventually replaced this transmission (also under warranty). The second transmission was perfect and solved the problem.
I don't know percentages, but I've read several posts that outline the same problem - a rebuild didn't solve their transmisison problems either.

You can do anything you want. Basically your choices are to buy a low mile used transmission from a trusted dealer for somewhere around $1500 for an 02-03 transmission, or $2500-$3000 for an 04 model; or try to save a few bucks and nickel and dime the parts in your problem transmission and still pay around $2000-$4000 for a rebuild, that may not work; or buy a new transmission.

dorfnation

ok thanks guys, looks like i'm buyin a low mileage tranny