rough 1-2 shift-rebuilt tranny
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I bought my 2002 S2000 in December of 2007. A few weeks after purchasing it, I noticed some odd sounds coming from the transmission. I took it in and the dealership recommended a new transmission, but Honda Care said they would only take care of a rebuild. It was rebuilt in January of 2008. I have put ~7000 miles on the care since(has 48000 total). I took the car out of storage this year and drove it a few times with no issue. Then a few weeks ago, it started to feel rough and notchy during the 1-2 shift. When I shift fast or at high RPM's it doesn't seem as noticable, but during normal shifting(4000-6000RPMs) it is pretty rough. I did have the MTF changed late last spring at the advice of the dealership(Park Honda). Should I get it changed again? Also, if I do should I used GM Synchromesh? Is it possilbe based on these described symptoms that it is a bad 2nd gear synchro or other transmission problems? This has been very frustrating for me, so any advice or comments are appreciated!
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The Honda MTF is better than the GM Synchromesh...I've used both and the MTF lasts longer and is smoother.
I've seen a few rebuilt trannies in my area from the AP2 jump out of gear problem...none of the rebuilt trannies shifted very well IMO.
I've seen a few rebuilt trannies in my area from the AP2 jump out of gear problem...none of the rebuilt trannies shifted very well IMO.
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Right after the rebuild was done, it was a little rough and tight going into all gears. This is normal as I understand. After a month break-in period, it smoothed out. By the end of last summer (after the first "post-rebuild" fluid change), it was shifting very, very smooth. It stayed that way until just a few weeks ago. I drive the car assertively sometimes, but never abuse it. I cannot recal any grinds or mis-shifts and no one esle drives it but me. I hope it is just in need of some clean fluid. Otherwise it may be a bum rebuild and that is going to cost me (no more warranty).
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