Unquestionably Confused wrote:

> Guess it's a no-go on the Honda equivalent of the GM Goodwrench
> remanufactured tranny?
>

Both my son and I have recieved the same advise, to get a trans from a
reliable salvage yard that they know came from a low milage car.
bob

 

N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
>> "N.E.Ohio Bob" wrote:
>>
>>> My son just called from two hours south of here reporting that
>>> the auto
>>> trans in his '98 Accord is "burned up" and needs replaced or repaired.
>>> It's a 2.3 four cyl with 102,000 miles on it. He bought the car at a
>>> Honda dealer just over three years ago. The car was one of the Honda
>>> Certified ones.
>>> They are saying replacement with one from a salvage yard will
>>> be $2500.
>>> I think it's a little steep. I told him to call some of the independent
>>> shops and get a price from them.
>>> Anyone out there been down this road before? bob
>>
>>
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------
>>
>> What are the CODES displayed? That's the place to start.
>>
>> Who is the 'THEY' that's saying it's burnt up?
>> Are you sure he doesn't still have any warranty?
>> 'Curly'
>
> 'They' is the Honda dealership service department in downtown
> Columbus OH. 'They' didn't offer that the OBD would be any help in
> knowing the source of the trouble. 'They' said that to find out what
> happened would cost $500.00, (trans removal and disassembly) and the
> total repair bill would be around $2700.00.
> 'They' said that he is 3000 miles and four months outside the
> coverage of his warranty.
> bob

get the codes, then report back. if the transmission really has gone,
consider jdm import.

 

N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
>> "N.E.Ohio Bob" wrote:
>>
>>> My son just called from two hours south of here reporting that
>>> the auto
>>> trans in his '98 Accord is "burned up" and needs replaced or repaired.
>>> It's a 2.3 four cyl with 102,000 miles on it. He bought the car at a
>>> Honda dealer just over three years ago. The car was one of the Honda
>>> Certified ones.
>>> They are saying replacement with one from a salvage yard will
>>> be $2500.
>>> I think it's a little steep. I told him to call some of the independent
>>> shops and get a price from them.
>>> Anyone out there been down this road before? bob
>>
>>
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------
>>
>> What are the CODES displayed? That's the place to start.
>>
>> Who is the 'THEY' that's saying it's burnt up?
>> Are you sure he doesn't still have any warranty?
>> 'Curly'
>
> 'They' is the Honda dealership service department in downtown
> Columbus OH. 'They' didn't offer that the OBD would be any help in
> knowing the source of the trouble. 'They' said that to find out what
> happened would cost $500.00, (trans removal and disassembly) and the
> total repair bill would be around $2700.00.
> 'They' said that he is 3000 miles and four months outside the
> coverage of his warranty.
> bob

get the codes, then report back. if the transmission really has gone,
consider jdm import.

 

N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
>> "N.E.Ohio Bob" wrote:
>>
>>> My son just called from two hours south of here reporting that
>>> the auto
>>> trans in his '98 Accord is "burned up" and needs replaced or repaired.
>>> It's a 2.3 four cyl with 102,000 miles on it. He bought the car at a
>>> Honda dealer just over three years ago. The car was one of the Honda
>>> Certified ones.
>>> They are saying replacement with one from a salvage yard will
>>> be $2500.
>>> I think it's a little steep. I told him to call some of the independent
>>> shops and get a price from them.
>>> Anyone out there been down this road before? bob
>>
>>
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------
>>
>> What are the CODES displayed? That's the place to start.
>>
>> Who is the 'THEY' that's saying it's burnt up?
>> Are you sure he doesn't still have any warranty?
>> 'Curly'
>
> 'They' is the Honda dealership service department in downtown
> Columbus OH. 'They' didn't offer that the OBD would be any help in
> knowing the source of the trouble. 'They' said that to find out what
> happened would cost $500.00, (trans removal and disassembly) and the
> total repair bill would be around $2700.00.
> 'They' said that he is 3000 miles and four months outside the
> coverage of his warranty.
> bob

get the codes, then report back. if the transmission really has gone,
consider jdm import.

 

N.E.Ohio Bob, wrote the following at or about 8/16/2006 6:05 AM:
> Unquestionably Confused wrote:
>
>> Guess it's a no-go on the Honda equivalent of the GM Goodwrench
>> remanufactured tranny?
>>
>
> Both my son and I have recieved the same advise, to get a trans from
> a reliable salvage yard that they know came from a low milage car.

Therein lies the problem, Bob. Think about it. What does ANY salvage
yard really know about the internal condition of a transmission that
comes into their possession? What are the odds of "Oh yeah, I know the
lady that had this car. She only drove to and from church and had the
car serviced religiously at XYZ Honda dealership."

I've not bought a tranny (or much of anything else lately) at a salvage
yard but if they're talking that $2500-$2700 for a pulled tranny from
Jake's Auto Graveyard, I definitely thing they're putting you over the
barrel and pulling your pants down. That rate sounds more appropriate
for a remanufactured transmission from a 3rd party shop. Labor to R&R a
transaxle on a late model FWD GM product is booked at around 7 hours
exclusive of diagnostic testing.

Best you can hope for is one that might provide a warranty but even
then, expect it to be short and likely only cover against DOA.

 

N.E.Ohio Bob, wrote the following at or about 8/16/2006 6:05 AM:
> Unquestionably Confused wrote:
>
>> Guess it's a no-go on the Honda equivalent of the GM Goodwrench
>> remanufactured tranny?
>>
>
> Both my son and I have recieved the same advise, to get a trans from
> a reliable salvage yard that they know came from a low milage car.

Therein lies the problem, Bob. Think about it. What does ANY salvage
yard really know about the internal condition of a transmission that
comes into their possession? What are the odds of "Oh yeah, I know the
lady that had this car. She only drove to and from church and had the
car serviced religiously at XYZ Honda dealership."

I've not bought a tranny (or much of anything else lately) at a salvage
yard but if they're talking that $2500-$2700 for a pulled tranny from
Jake's Auto Graveyard, I definitely thing they're putting you over the
barrel and pulling your pants down. That rate sounds more appropriate
for a remanufactured transmission from a 3rd party shop. Labor to R&R a
transaxle on a late model FWD GM product is booked at around 7 hours
exclusive of diagnostic testing.

Best you can hope for is one that might provide a warranty but even
then, expect it to be short and likely only cover against DOA.

 

N.E.Ohio Bob, wrote the following at or about 8/16/2006 6:05 AM:
> Unquestionably Confused wrote:
>
>> Guess it's a no-go on the Honda equivalent of the GM Goodwrench
>> remanufactured tranny?
>>
>
> Both my son and I have recieved the same advise, to get a trans from
> a reliable salvage yard that they know came from a low milage car.

Therein lies the problem, Bob. Think about it. What does ANY salvage
yard really know about the internal condition of a transmission that
comes into their possession? What are the odds of "Oh yeah, I know the
lady that had this car. She only drove to and from church and had the
car serviced religiously at XYZ Honda dealership."

I've not bought a tranny (or much of anything else lately) at a salvage
yard but if they're talking that $2500-$2700 for a pulled tranny from
Jake's Auto Graveyard, I definitely thing they're putting you over the
barrel and pulling your pants down. That rate sounds more appropriate
for a remanufactured transmission from a 3rd party shop. Labor to R&R a
transaxle on a late model FWD GM product is booked at around 7 hours
exclusive of diagnostic testing.

Best you can hope for is one that might provide a warranty but even
then, expect it to be short and likely only cover against DOA.