Only If they can't fix the grind I guess.......
I know one North Tx S2k owner (00my) he got a new 02 tranny because his tranny grinded BAD.

 

I have an '02 that grinds into 2nd gear just about every day. I have done several things to reduce the grinding (clutch pedal adjustment and oil change), but I don't think the '02 tranny is really "All That".

I also think the '02 clutch is weak as hell. My engine is basically stock, but I have never been able to generate wheelspin in a straight line (Once the clutch just burned freely up to Redline), and it takes a second or so for the clutch to grab in 2nd and 3rd.

 

I must be very lucky! My 02's clutch responds like I would expect it
to. No delay in shifting, hits hard in every gear, leaves S02 marks on
demand.

 

Hi All!!

I need some documentation, where is specifies that 054 TSB applies also to 2001 models.

I saw the bulletin, dated Decembre 2000, and it does not specify it.

Thanks all.

Everett

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Everett
[B]Hi All!!

I need some documentation, where is specifies that 054 TSB

 

gernby,

I agree with you also, my ,02 is the same way, you were at the BMW event and I saw and heard your tranny, neither of us could get the clutch to hold a dump. I have the 2nd gear grind also, I am going to look at my actual build date on the door panel, there is a possiblity we could have early '02's produced with '01 parts, just aa thought. my vin is 4848.

 

ok just checked 03/02 build date. We need to face it, they have saved costs and put in a weak clutch and rear end. I'd pay the extra 2k if it came from honda as a higher end clutch/tranny and a rear end that wasn't designed in the '80's from Mazda.

stage 3 clutch, fly wheel and reinforced upgraded rear end are all about 2k, this is the answer now.

 

What all do they replace on this TSB?

 

I picked up my 02 on Aug.26 '
and I have the 1/2 grind problem

 

TSB 054 calls for the replacement of just the clutch disk. After mine was replaced recently, it feels/drives the way that it should have to begin with. It seems to grab very well, now.

You'll like it,
Bob