trans ate itself in 30000 kilometers
10-16-2010, 09:27 AM
#121
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Besides I thought you said that Jhon at level10 or what ever it is, has it all figured out and the problem is not oil lubricating the clutch packs, but in stead the fault lies in the line pressure. So why worry about oil lubrication?
Dude you are lying to yourself to justify the rebuild.
I compleatly understand if thats all you can afford, but don't act like you found a miricle fix that thousands of people have not been able to find in the last 10 years.
And yes, you said the same thing about your last build! Look where you're at now.
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10-16-2010, 02:31 PM
#123
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10-17-2010, 08:45 PM
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10-17-2010, 11:39 PM
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In 2005 last modifications were made to cases and internal parts, therefore it is believed that post 2005 replacements are more reliable, but still far bellow of what you would expect from transmission. If your trany was replaced after 2005, and you do regular tranny oil changes, there is a good chance it will last 60-70K miles, maybe even more, its a gamble. No official statistics exist, but what I am saying if it fails you should not be surprised.
Oh CRAP! My next statement will be a clear indication of exactly how little I know about cars....
Ever since I got the tranny changed @ 65Ks (2007).... I haven't done anything with it.... No tranny oil changes or anything...
I religiously do get my engine oil changed every 3000 miles.. but never thought about tranny care...
10-19-2010, 10:29 PM
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Its a relatively straight forward swap. They just need to drill some holes in the tranny housing.
10-19-2010, 11:47 PM
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i had mine done at a local transmission shop. Dont let them try to con you though. All they need to do is swap over components and MAYBE drill and tap the bosses for them. Mine had to be drilled and tapped so it was an extra $75 for labor. I put an 05 Oddy trans in my 01 CL-S. Works fine. Altogether it cost me about $2000. They also had to replace the trans mounts since they were shot.
10-20-2010, 04:14 PM
#132
ordered the rebuild kit from level ten. it's on a plane already.
6 speed is going to be the project down the road. i'm going to be buying parts over the next year, or 2 so if/when it fails I got everything there set to swap over.
so you can all stop dwelling on this thread. plan is already in motion
P.S i will never sell this car.
Hell i may just buy a 6speed cl-s instead of gathering parts. then i could have one to RIP on, and the other for daily driving. But i'm sure you fellas will disagree with me again on that decision as well
6 speed is going to be the project down the road. i'm going to be buying parts over the next year, or 2 so if/when it fails I got everything there set to swap over.
so you can all stop dwelling on this thread. plan is already in motion
P.S i will never sell this car.
Hell i may just buy a 6speed cl-s instead of gathering parts. then i could have one to RIP on, and the other for daily driving. But i'm sure you fellas will disagree with me again on that decision as well
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10-20-2010, 06:36 PM
#133
stop driving like a ricer, it might make your tranny last longer.
why keep re-buildling an auto thats known to fail over and over? by now you could have done the 6 speed swap.
on the flip side, if you saved money instead of buying ricey shit like a volt gauge and whatever pointless gauge for your car, it might not be so hard on your wallet.
why keep re-buildling an auto thats known to fail over and over? by now you could have done the 6 speed swap.
on the flip side, if you saved money instead of buying ricey shit like a volt gauge and whatever pointless gauge for your car, it might not be so hard on your wallet.
10-20-2010, 08:13 PM
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I think it's a great idea to buy a 6 speed, 1 for fun and 1 for DD duties. Its simpler than swapping and you have no downtime waiting to complete the swap.
10-21-2010, 10:02 AM
#141
so i dropped off the kit to my mechanic at the DLR he works at. he showed me an mdx he's building there. showed me brand new oem clutches. they are GARBAGE. no wonder they fail. the clutch material is patched on which ends up breaking off, very poor design.
the ones in the kit I go were one piece encompassing the entire clutch surface. plus it was obviously put on much much better.
the ones in the kit I go were one piece encompassing the entire clutch surface. plus it was obviously put on much much better.
10-21-2010, 01:59 PM
#143
same guy who did it before. but this time for cheaper since he's doing it again and feel bad for me.
with the better parts and cooler from the beginning this time and me not racing the car around.. it'll be good for 100000kms is my estimate. that's 3 years.. by then many things will be different
with the better parts and cooler from the beginning this time and me not racing the car around.. it'll be good for 100000kms is my estimate. that's 3 years.. by then many things will be different
10-21-2010, 03:14 PM
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same guy who did it before. but this time for cheaper since he's doing it again and feel bad for me.
with the better parts and cooler from the beginning this time and me not racing the car around.. it'll be good for 100000kms is my estimate. that's 3 years.. by then many things will be different
with the better parts and cooler from the beginning this time and me not racing the car around.. it'll be good for 100000kms is my estimate. that's 3 years.. by then many things will be different
lol thanks for the laugh.
10-21-2010, 04:49 PM
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Woah! That kit doesnt fix the #1 problem with these trannies!! Who'da thunk??
10-21-2010, 09:57 PM
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Hopefully with the upgraded clutch material and less aggressive driving the clutches will last longer than we expect, but in the end the design flaw is still present and future failure is imminent. Gives u time to go find that 6 speed though
10-22-2010, 11:46 AM
#149
same guy who did it before. but this time for cheaper since he's doing it again and feel bad for me.
with the better parts and cooler from the beginning this time and me not racing the car around.. it'll be good for 100000kms is my estimate. that's 3 years.. by then many things will be different
with the better parts and cooler from the beginning this time and me not racing the car around.. it'll be good for 100000kms is my estimate. that's 3 years.. by then many things will be different
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10-22-2010, 02:37 PM
#150
well obviously I am hoping this will fix the issue for the unforseen future, but I can only anticipate 100000kms realistically.
like I said the stock clutches are just pathetic... no disrespect to anyone, but having both in my hands comparing the two it's quite obvious how much stronger and rezilliant these alto clutches are.
My guess is they will actually engage firmer than the oem ones also, thus I should go a tad bit faster. but who knows.
All I care about is getting my baby back.
like I said the stock clutches are just pathetic... no disrespect to anyone, but having both in my hands comparing the two it's quite obvious how much stronger and rezilliant these alto clutches are.
My guess is they will actually engage firmer than the oem ones also, thus I should go a tad bit faster. but who knows.
All I care about is getting my baby back.
10-22-2010, 06:10 PM
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10-23-2010, 07:27 AM
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10-23-2010, 06:56 PM
#157
Alright, well I hope it works out well for you. tbh despite whatever premonitions there might be, it'd be nice to know there's another good solution for those of us who have automatics.
I mean, if 6 speeds were so easily available all over the country, I know the 5ATs around here would be few and far between.
I mean, if 6 speeds were so easily available all over the country, I know the 5ATs around here would be few and far between.
04-09-2011, 09:20 PM
#160
not at all man, car feels amazing still with nothing my anal self can complain about.
All that's bothering me right now is I lowered the car and it's still out of spec on the drivers side camber by +0.2 and the caster was not touched and it's at 2.6 and 1.8 and the stock caster should be 2 degrees positive..... but w/e i will go somewhere that knows what they are doing to get that done.
all is well.
All that's bothering me right now is I lowered the car and it's still out of spec on the drivers side camber by +0.2 and the caster was not touched and it's at 2.6 and 1.8 and the stock caster should be 2 degrees positive..... but w/e i will go somewhere that knows what they are doing to get that done.
all is well.