TRANSMISSION iSSUE

[arunspolia]

I have a Honda civic 1988 model anf got stuck up in snow. I was rtying to take it out and dhifting geras back and forth . I had to call a tow truck later. Now only mu reverse gear is not working, I can shift the gear lever to R, however the care dors not move, all other gears are working normally

What shouls I be aware if before going to a workshop, so that I do not get rippped.

Thanks

[Shortbus]

moving to Civic forum.

[jeef]

If the price of parts is going to me more than 150, I'd look for another tranny b/c you can pick them up for 150-200 bucks.

[arunspolia]

Originally Posted by jeef

If the price of parts is going to me more than 150, I'd look for another tranny b/c you can pick them up for 150-200 bucks.

does this have to do with a loose cable, or something as only the Reverse gear is not working, I can out it to R position effortleesly, it however only does not engage

Thanks

[jeef]

its not cable operated, its done by linkage. It could possibly be bent or loose.

However its odd that it can move into position and not engage. Did you hear any loud and/or strange noises while you was doing it?

You could have broken a gear, or shaft inside.

[arunspolia]

[quote=jeef]its not cable operated, its done by linkage. It could possibly be bent or loose.

However its odd that it can move into position and not engage. Did you hear any loud and/or strange noises while you was doing it?

You could have broken a gear, or shaft inside.[/QUOTE

No did not hearany noises, the wheels were spimnning and egine reving up , so I might not have noticed.

so the only option is to open up the transmission now, right

[civickiller]

have you check your atf fluid level yet?

[arunspolia]

Originally Posted by civickiller

have you check your atf fluid level yet?

Yes the fluid level was fine. now Reverse is working flawlessly. now 4th gear works till 45 KM per hours and then gives a grinding noise, The car runs ok on 2nd and #rd gear. The car is automatic.

[jeef]

oh shit, didn't even realize it was an AT, those are out of my realm, never tore one a part so i'm not sure quite how they work.

But I do remember reading in the honda manual that they reccommend not rocking the auto.

[civickiller]

does it grind in 3rd gear at 45kmph?

[allstar323]

if you read the civic manual that came with the car, it says not to do what you did...shift gears back and forth and spin the wheels, as transmission damage may occur. Sorry.

[Floyd_ODB]

Yep!! prbly burnned a seal and or the clutchpack or band

[arunspolia]

Originally Posted by Floyd_ODB

Yep!! prbly burnned a seal and or the clutchpack or band

Reverse works on and off

4th gear grinds 45 Km/hour and above
runs grest on 3rd gear

what is the remedy besides getting new transmission about $400 + labour

thanks