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I just got a 2000 honda civic dx with 275k miles and the manual trani won't work in third without some grinding noises. My other work car is a 2000 cavalier and I just swapped the engine this winter because I couldn't afford a new car payment so now there's nothing I can't do, hence the honda adoption. Th cav rockers and rear rails are rusting quickly. The honda is the opposite with only mechanical problems.

I'm a slow diyer this is a beater work car but love any opportunity to tinker especially if parts are inexpensive and I do like things running good and looking a little better than decent. No rust or peeling paint.

I've been scanning ebay for transmissions. Ebay seems like the best source for my needs. I can't afford getting screwed on craigslist.

The civic has rust at the bottom of the driver door and the rear driver fender has what looks like a rust hole the size of a quarter. The bumper must have been hit because it's not real flush with fender and has a five inch crack. Other than that the car is clean.

I honestly may just trade both cars for a newer one but not sure if I'll get 1500 for each. Just playing it day by day.

I know I'm all over the place but that's why I joined the forums to see if there's anyone else who was/is in my shoes and what you did. Thanks nice to met you all in advance.

 
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Welcome to the forum!


If you are really ambitious, you could try fixing the trans yourself.
Otherwise, look at salvage yards...

www.car-part.com

 
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Funny you would mention that. I've been watching utube videos on rebuilds. I would like to do that. Surprising how inexpensive the kits are. I would like to save all that money. Seems like basic tools too.

 
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Can anybody recommend a helpful guide for a rebuild, I've seen trans rebuild manuals and it would be great of there was a video.