TSB 054 clutch, is this the "improved" 2002 clutch?
#11
Originally posted by Freakaccident
They are replacing the whole tranny for the grind problem?
They are replacing the whole tranny for the grind problem?
I know one North Tx S2k owner (00my) he got a new 02 tranny because his tranny grinded BAD.
#12
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 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.
#16
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.
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.
#17
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.
stage 3 clutch, fly wheel and reinforced upgraded rear end are all about 2k, this is the answer now.
#20
Originally posted by kjs007
What all do they replace on this TSB?
What all do they replace on this TSB?
You'll like it,
Bob