1st gear
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Mr.
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Toronto
1st gear
Whats up people,
Sometimes I have a problem when shifting into 1st. For a split second it doesnt allow me to shift. Then I try again and its fine. If i really push it hard it goes in, but I dont think it should take that much force for it to shift into 1st. its 99 model. Its not always happening, but its at the point that its getting annoying now. All the other gears are fine.
HAs anybody had this issue with there Honda/Acura. Could it be my tranny fluid? or is it a mechanical problem. Let me know.
THanks.
Sean.
Sometimes I have a problem when shifting into 1st. For a split second it doesnt allow me to shift. Then I try again and its fine. If i really push it hard it goes in, but I dont think it should take that much force for it to shift into 1st. its 99 model. Its not always happening, but its at the point that its getting annoying now. All the other gears are fine.
HAs anybody had this issue with there Honda/Acura. Could it be my tranny fluid? or is it a mechanical problem. Let me know.
THanks.
Sean.
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Long Island, NY
same with my tranny (h23a1)
i have the non vtec tranny on the h22a1 because i prefer the lower ratios for cruising
actaully i raced a swapped 4g h22a tonite and took him by about 1.5 car lengths to my 4th gear and then i pulled hard on him.
he did gain on me (about 5 feet) in 3rd but my "special" 4th gear was far supperior to the h22a tranny's 4th gear which is geared for quickness.
anyway, i wouldnt worry about it as long as you change your fluid every oil change and keep up on your clutch fluid.
~boom
i have the non vtec tranny on the h22a1 because i prefer the lower ratios for cruising
actaully i raced a swapped 4g h22a tonite and took him by about 1.5 car lengths to my 4th gear and then i pulled hard on him.
he did gain on me (about 5 feet) in 3rd but my "special" 4th gear was far supperior to the h22a tranny's 4th gear which is geared for quickness.
anyway, i wouldnt worry about it as long as you change your fluid every oil change and keep up on your clutch fluid.
~boom
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Mr.
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Toronto
ya thanks man, im gonna check my clutch fluid tommorow and change my tranny juice too. Do u have any experiance with Redline, or will the good 'ol HONDA MTF do?...
my buddy also has an H22 in a hatch civic. Its nice, but all that weight in the front kills him on turns. HOw does your car handle?
my buddy also has an H22 in a hatch civic. Its nice, but all that weight in the front kills him on turns. HOw does your car handle?
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Joined: May 2003
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From: VA
yea, i have the same problem to,
but its not a problem the thing is, is that when your moving past 4 mph it locks, so transmission doesn **** up. its a good/bad thing that it locks but its not like only yours is messed up, its all of them that are like that
but its not a problem the thing is, is that when your moving past 4 mph it locks, so transmission doesn **** up. its a good/bad thing that it locks but its not like only yours is messed up, its all of them that are like that
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Mr.
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Toronto
okay I checked my clutch fluid, the color doesnt look to good. Its dark and doesnt look like fresh DOT 3 brake fluid. Does anyone know how I can bleed my clutch fluid and refill with new clutch juice?
thanks
thanks
