First thing to do is replace the filter, it might be clogged and double check the level of the tranny fluid. Tranny filter has 4 bolts 10mm and easy to replace. There is one on Amazon and Rock Auto. About 15 bucks.

 

Final update? I just talked to the mechanic. failed torque converter and 1st gear sprag. fml, it's going to run me $3,200.

 

Hey MrChanh, locate a used '06>'07 Accord V6 tranny from a salvage yard for about $1000 and then find a shop willing to replace your old worn out tranny with the AV6. Shouldn't be much more than $500 for installation labor.

 

the shop will warranty a rebuild for 36k/3 years. He said he's willing to tackle the swap but won't provide an actual quote for labor since he's never done it. I'd have it towed elsewhere but the guy's got it torn out and I'm not in a good spot as far as time constraints go. I appreciate the info and will probably go that route with the AV6 on the next trans replacement.

 

Sir, 3200 seems way too high. I just rebuilt mine for approximately $1800. Here is the post of what I got done: https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...postcount=3588

For 3200, that sounds like you are doing a 6 speed manual trans swap

 

This situation is so annoying! I don't know how you guys dealt with the stress of it lol. Maybe I can call the mechanic before he puts it back together for an AV6 and do no warranty. I haven't even read anything that's gone awry with that swap.

 

My friends 3rd gen just gave up your not alone.
Go for the AV6 and forget the rebuild, put the old one on craigslist for sale some rebuilders might buy it and pay more than what a scrap metal place will.
Dont sell it until the swap is done just incase.

 

Hey MrChanh, If the shop's willing to install the AV6....it's just a matter of them or you finding a donor tranny, then simply bolting it in. Worse case scenario.....about $2000 total expense on the average. The AV6 labor time involved is cut dramatically from their actual rebuilding plus reinstalling the old one.

Understanding your time constraints, you could probably afford to rent a car with the extra savings over the rebuild. The most consuming time factor would be the locating and delivery of a donor tranny vs the actual rebuild of your old tranny.

 

When I got a hold of the mechanic, he was already reassembling the rebuild. He said it'd be pointless for the AV6 since he wouldn't be able to back track on the rebuild. At least he's replacing my rear motor mount at no cost! I've replaced the front and side but was too lazy to get to the rear.

 

I hope they used Sonnax Parts for the rebuild.

 

MrChanh, your shop's mechanic apparently jumped the gun a bit with the rebuild....unless he is just complying with your stated time restraints.

So, with that being said.....Best of luck with the rather expensive option, but keep your warranty paperwork in a safe place, as ya may need it down the road a few years from now, if ya plan on keeping the car long term. {$3200 for the next 36k}

 

I'll check what brand, he said something about using chevy gears or something since it's the same size but more durable...

Hopefully I won't need that luck... long term indeed though. the body is straight and clean

 

yup. invoice shows sonnax parts. i suppose these are better than oem parts?

 

Thanks for your help, TLer trash. It turned out that the passenger side axle was rusted and broken. Replaced it and now works fine. Glad it wasn't a $4,000 problem.

 

Yup im glad to hear that he used them, it brings up the excessive loss of oil pressure needed to lube the 2nd gear and 3rd clutch pack also fix something about the lock up system.

Maybe I'll post pictures since Im actually rebuilding one at my house lol that way you can see.

 

I'm experiencing the same D5 and Reverse hesitation, although when I back out of the garage I go from Park to Neutral and then Reverse, that seems to eliminate any hesitation... now when I put it in drive I get a few seconds of the car acting as if it was in neutral. Sometimes it kicks in gear and others I have to gas it a little. I get the same neutral gear roll when I come to a complete stop and have to gas it some to go.

Sometimes when I am braking or decelerating around 30-40mph it feels like its jumping around 2nd and 3rd gear.

I'm on my 2nd transmission - is a rebuild with 40k on it.

Currently looking for an 06-07 accord v6 trans, but I NEED this one to last me another week or 2 at least...

 

You can probably use ss mode to find out which gear is going bad and skip it but just leave it alone its on its way, check the ATF level maybe overfilled or too low add if needed.
Try to use D4 instead of D5, For me this eliminated a strange shutter I was getting 20mph and above.