How hard is it to replace transmission cover? - Honda-Acura.net

tommyg12 · 04-29-03, 04:16 PM

I have the chance to buy a '02 Civic that has been hit in the right front. Not real bad but the right front subframe nicked a chip out of the right side trans cover (automatic).

The structural damage has been fixed and the car runs and drives perfect. I can get the cover for about $160 but I don't know how difficult it would be to put on. The car only has 1,000 miles on it and is very cheap.

Anybody have an idea? thanks in advance, Tommy,

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**TheOtherDave™** · 04-29-03, 05:15 PM

I'd like to get clarification on one thing..

Did the case of the tranny actually split? Or did a mounting flange bust off in the wreck?

Most of the time, trans work isn't DIY. They can be a real pain to reassemble, plus I'm concerned over the integrity of the tranny given the damage it sustained.

I'd be pragmatic about it and replace the tranny [if the case has actually split or has a hole]

tommyg12 · 04-29-03, 09:30 PM

The right side cover has the front most rounded corner knocked off. The main case is fine but the right side cover that has a hole in it about the size of a dime. I've taken the fender off and the case is easy to reach, I just want to make sure that there is nothing that will "spring" out. If you say that to replace the cover is more difficult than it looks then I will let a tranny shop do it.

I put a piece of tape over the hole during the repair and their has been no leakage while test driving, but tape is certainly not a long term solution. I'm not concerned about the longevity of the trans as I have so little in the car that if the trans fails I can either part it out or sell the car as is.

**TheOtherDave™** · 04-30-03, 02:03 PM

Yeah, the tape certainly isn't a good long-term solution.

Because of the alignment of the layshafts and hydraulic conduits within the case, if the impact was strong enough to put a hole in the case, I would question two things: where that broken piece went and what other internal damage the trans may have sustained...

Just my 2 ¢.

04-29-03, 05:15 PM	#2
TheOtherDave™ Keeping the faith... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Left Lane Posts: 53,728	I'd like to get clarification on one thing.. Did the case of the tranny actually split? Or did a mounting flange bust off in the wreck? Most of the time, trans work isn't DIY. They can be a real pain to reassemble, plus I'm concerned over the integrity of the tranny given the damage it sustained. I'd be pragmatic about it and replace the tranny [if the case has actually split or has a hole] __________________ david :: supermoderator :: HAN Integra FAQ: Borderline antique, but still useful.

04-30-03, 02:03 PM	#4
TheOtherDave™ Keeping the faith... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Left Lane Posts: 53,728	Yeah, the tape certainly isn't a good long-term solution. Because of the alignment of the layshafts and hydraulic conduits within the case, if the impact was strong enough to put a hole in the case, I would question two things: where that broken piece went and what other internal damage the trans may have sustained... Just my 2 ¢. __________________ david :: supermoderator :: HAN Integra FAQ: Borderline antique, but still useful.

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04-29-03, 09:30 PM	#3
tommyg12 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5	The right side cover has the front most rounded corner knocked off. The main case is fine but the right side cover that has a hole in it about the size of a dime. I've taken the fender off and the case is easy to reach, I just want to make sure that there is nothing that will "spring" out. If you say that to replace the cover is more difficult than it looks then I will let a tranny shop do it. I put a piece of tape over the hole during the repair and their has been no leakage while test driving, but tape is certainly not a long term solution. I'm not concerned about the longevity of the trans as I have so little in the car that if the trans fails I can either part it out or sell the car as is.