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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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on my 96 accord,, it is making horrible whining sound in park, shift to drivr it gets better, it does slip in d4 it will drive in d3 but the noise is still there,, anyideas?? it is a 96 accord 4cyl vtec,, what yrs swap over? was told only 96 & 97 only 4cyl is only swap as well,, thanks
 
Old Jun 28, 2014 | 08:43 AM
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If it is slipping and you have strange noises - fluid level is fine, well it very well could be on the way out.

To keep things simple - a trans from 94-97 4 cyl will work fine
 
Old Jun 30, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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update..put some lucas trans fix in it,,,now it has no 3rd gear??
hiw ...how hard is it to swap a 4 cyl/auto trans at home?? thanksd
 
Old Jun 30, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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You might want to try a drain/refill using Honda ATF, or Dextron 2 ATF. It might we worth few drain/refills to swap out the old fluid?

You can search car-part.com for compatible transmissions. It will search junkyards by price or distance. I would think that all 94-97 ATs from a 4 cylinder will work, but the 96/ 97 may only share the same exchange number. You may find a cheap 96/97 in your area.
 
Old Jul 1, 2014 | 06:34 AM
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was told the torque converter has to be 96/97 only the trans itself 94/97 willl work ,,can anyone confirm this,, thanks,,i did find a used trans for 350 dollars,, how hard is it to swap the transmission? i am fairly handy with the wrenches,,thanks in advance
 
Old Jul 1, 2014 | 07:58 AM
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Not a bad job. Buy a new torque converter o-ring.

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I've never heard of a problem using a 94-95 torque converter on a 96-97. In fact, when I was looking for a used trans I read that even a 4th gen trans would swap into a 5th gen after swapping a trans mount stud.
 
Old Jul 2, 2014 | 03:11 AM
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ok thanks roader..are you referring to a new front pump seal??
 
Old Jul 2, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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From a spreadsheet when I swapped mine:
1 O-RING (32X1.9) (TC) 91302-639-000 $1.77
1 OIL SEAL (40X56X9) (NOK) (Driver's) 91205-P0X-005 $9.19
1 OIL SEAL (40X66X8) (NOK) (Pass.) 91206-PK4-003 $8.34
1 OIL SEAL (44X68X8) (NOK) (TC Shaft) 91207-P0X-003 $5.41 5.41
The $1.77 O-ring is the one I was talking about.
 
Old Jul 31, 2014 | 07:00 PM
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update,,,,i found a used transmission at my pick and pull,,they were having a 1/2 price sale,, so i got it for 75 dollars,,am currently swapping it out,,not been fun so far,,
 
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Good luck with the swap.

Keep us updated as to how it goes.

I'll assume you are going with some fresh trans fluid while you are doing this?
 

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