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#61 of 412 Re: Shifts hard into gear [lugnutt] by mrbill1957 Apr 02, 2006 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: lugnutt (Apr 02, 2006 12:25 pm) Have the fluid changed/flushed with genuine Honda fluid. My 88 Accord always shifts hard when it needs a change.   Another possibility is a broken motor mount. They are known to break mounts which allow the trans/engine to rock back and forth too much when shifting.   Mrbill Replies to this message: user777 (Apr 02, 2006 6:13 pm)
#62 of 412 Oil change and trans change by lugnutt Apr 02, 2006 (3:54 pm)
I just bought my first Honda vehicle, it's a89 Accord and i was just wondering is it true when doing an oil change or a trans change should you use genuine Honda oil/ trans fluid. some say it may damage your car or the way it runs.   Replies to this message: lastwraith (Apr 04, 2006 1:05 am)
#63 of 412 Re: Shifts hard into gear [mrbill1957] by user777 Apr 02, 2006 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: mrbill1957 (Apr 02, 2006 2:46 pm) oh yeah - broken motor mount! that is a good possibility. agree with the prescription for a flush - specially is it's been 30 or 40K since the last one performed.
#64 of 412 Re: Oil change and trans change [lugnutt] by lastwraith Apr 04, 2006 (1:05 am)
Replying to: lugnutt (Apr 02, 2006 3:54 pm) Considering that a Honda mechanic who used to frequent these boards said his dealer was using Castrol or whatever oil was on sale, I would say that using Honda brand is not necessary. Plus I believe the Honda brand is simply made by a major manufacturer anyway. I would recommend using the Honda ATF though, it does seem to make a difference in my '90. However, I would get it online in bulk and that will be much cheaper than doing it at the dealer.   enjoy your ride!
#65 of 412 Re: Turning Over Problems [gothiclullaby] by dlmelzer Apr 05, 2006 (8:45 am)
Replying to: gothiclullaby (Mar 29, 2006 3:25 pm) I have a 99 Honda that sounds as if it might have the same problem. Turn key, hear a click, but doesn't turn over. It isn't the battery (we've had that checked several times). It isn't the ignition switch (we've had that replaced altogether - it started about 90% of the time for about 2 months.) We took the car to the dealer and they say it starts for them, so they don't think anything is wrong. (Their recommendation is to jiggle the key!) We have noticed the engine turns over after fewer attempts if the key is turned very slowly. I am taking it to another mechanic to test the solenoid next. I could sure use some advice on this problem, as well. Replies to this message: lindellkemmet (Apr 25, 2006 4:19 am)
#66 of 412 1984 Accord intake manifold coolant leak by arcwelder Apr 08, 2006 (9:53 am)
My 84 Accord developed an intake manifold coolant leak on the underside of the manifold. After many hours of work I was able to expose the are and discovered the leak coming from a pinhole in one of the plugs. Are replacement plugs available somewhere, if not, what are my options? Thanks for any assistance Replies to this message: pkgman2 (Jun 03, 2006 12:16 pm) pkgman2 (Jun 03, 2006 8:59 pm)
#67 of 412 1989 accord engine by dylanf Apr 08, 2006 (4:44 pm)
I just got a 89 Accord DX and it needs a new engine and i wanted to know how new of an engine i could put in it
#68 of 412 Re: Transmission problems [mcurrie] by garagejohnny Apr 24, 2006 (4:28 pm)
Replying to: mcurrie (Mar 17, 2006 6:49 pm) I've had an '89 Accord LXi for years - 175,000 and going strong. It's survived 2 teenage drivers and now I'm driving it myself 50 miles daily (get's a lot better mileage than my F150). I just rebuilt the transmission myself over the winter. Mine had a similar problem to what you describe and eventually got stuck in 2nd gear and wouldn't shift at all. Sure was fun driving that home !!!   The problem is most likely a sticky valve internal to the transmission. There are about 30 different valves in that tranny (should be an F4 transmission code), I would guess that the Centrifugal Valve is your problem. That valve has a sliding piston in it which shifts based on RPM / Speed.   Here's my advice: FIRST. Take your car to a reputable transmission shop and have them do a "power flush" of the transmission. Should run about $100 and could very likely solve your problem completely. This forces clean fluid and solvents thru your transmission under operating conditions, cleaning and flushing out any dirt, and hopefully tarnish, that has built up in the valves and causing them to stick. When it's done, you've got fresh fluid in there and you're good to go.   SECOND: If #1 doesn't solve the problem, then you're probably looking at a rebuild. I don't know any shops in my area that would touch that job for $900. If it's a reputable and experienced shop, that is a GREAT price.   THIRD: If and only if you are a VERY good mechanic with lots of metric tools, lots of Japanese car experience, long arms, small hands, good eyes, AND A CAR LIFT, then you can attempt the job yourself. But this is not a job for a shade-tree mechanic with a Haynes manual - you really gotta watch what you're doing or you'll be doing it over an over again. An overhaul kit for your tranny is about $125 including a rebuilders manual. I used "dialaclutch.com" they were great to deal with and had a quality product. You'll want to get a MASTER Rebuild kit if you're going to do this job at all. It includes seals, gaskets, o-rings, steel and fiber clutch plates. Don't forget to order the overhaul manual along with the kit - you will definitely need it !!!!   FOURTH: Replace the tranny with a known good one. VERY expensive. I got prices from $2000 to $4000 when I was doing mine. I definitely wouldn't go this route unless the cases are busted. And I don't have much faith in junk yard trannies - you might get lucky, but then again you might replace it 3 or 4 times to get one that works better than yours.   Good Luck.....
#69 of 412 Re: Turning Over Problems [dlmelzer] by lindellkemmet Apr 25, 2006 (4:19 am)
Replying to: dlmelzer (Apr 05, 2006 8:45 am) Its the starter solonoid. Best to change the starter, I think mine cost 80? DId it myself in 1.5 hrs. Same problem you had: turn key, "click" Turn Key, "Click" turn key, then it worked. Its not getting the full amt of "juice" to the starter to turn it over, like a short in the line. That's what the solonoid does. Its an easy fix. Lindy
#70 of 412 Re: Leaking Oil Woes [gold_driver] by lindellkemmet Apr 25, 2006 (4:25 am)
Replying to: gold_driver (Mar 20, 2006 12:50 am) Gold_Driver: I have the same problem, looks like its coming out of the PCV tube just abovethe filter, right? Mine JUST happened when I changed to Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 (always used Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W 30). Might just be the grommet? Not sure. DId you get yours figured out? Mines leaking a lot. I'm not for temp fix's but I have a 1000 mile trip tomorrow for a funeral so I'm throwing some STP in there to "slurry it up" a bit. Let me know what you found I'm curious!>!>!> I've got a 95 accord, SAME PROBLEM. Lindy

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