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2001 Honda Civic 1.4 gearbox

  • 17-09-2016 3:03pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭


    My friend has a 01 Civic that keeps popping out of 2nd gear. I'm presuming the syncros are gone and we're trying to find a used gearbox as I believe a rebuild will only cost more.

    I've never had to source a replacement gearbox and am looking for some advice how to assess if a used one is any good or not, other than checking it shifts into each gear. Any advice please?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    A used gearbox could go wallop next month, a reconditioned one is obviously better.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    A used gearbox could go wallop next month, a reconditioned one is obviously better.

    Any idea on pricing? Have you had one reconditioned that you could recommend the company that did it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I've dealt with naas gearbox centre and found them good, I do know they get mixed reviews though.
    Don't know about pricing, it varies. I'm guessing somewhere around €600 but could be wrong.
    The gearbox on those hatchbacks was apparently a weak point.

    Then there's the cost vs value of the car thing to consider.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I've dealt with naas gearbox centre and found them good, I do know they get mixed reviews though.
    Don't know about pricing, it varies. I'm guessing somewhere around €600 but could be wrong.
    The gearbox on those hatchbacks was apparently a weak point.

    Then there's the cost vs value of the car thing to consider.

    That's why a used gearbox is being considered.

    BTW, the car is a saloon model (seventh gen). Not the typical hatchback boy racer Civic ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Not DIY effort, moved to main forum.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    kkelly77 wrote: »
    That's why a used gearbox is being considered.

    BTW, the car is a saloon model. Not the typical hatchback boy racer Civic ;)

    You could chance one from a scrapyard. Maybe they'd take it back if it was bad, but you're still looking at all that labour.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    You could chance one from a scrapyard. Maybe they'd take it back if it was bad, but you're still looking at all that labour.

    My local mechanic said they would fit a used gearbox for €150.

    I've sent in a part request on partfinder and have emailed several companies for recon/repair quotes too.


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