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2000 Honda S2000 Repair Question


Topics covered: Grinding, Mechanic, Transmission.
Mileage: 30,000 miles.

Asked on August 20, 2012

Difficult shifting 5 th gear

Shifting in to 5th gear difficult and noisy
all ready changed oil!

Avatar Asked by louisseclassics

Answer

Replied on August 20, 2012

Looks like something is wrong with the 5th gear assy. Something has given way and it could be the bearings.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on August 20, 2012

Can you feel it grinding into gear possibly a synchro fault. a mechanic can road test this and tell you if this is the case.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on August 20, 2012

Found the problem!
Not the right oil in the transmission!!

Tiny Response from louisseclassics
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Replied on August 20, 2012

Great to know it is a simple fix.

Have a nice day.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
39,855 answers provided