CRX Si Transmission Concern

[bonespec]

These trannys are simple, no real need for special fluids although folks like to spend the dollars for it.

I used to keep busy replacing ISB (Input Shaft Bearings) at 75-90k miles of autoxers who switch to Redline street fluids at first service interval. Since I've notice the issue and have seen the bleaching of the cages, posted it and suggested NOT to use it, I've replaced a lot less ISB's, sorta shot myself in the foot and killed A LOT of business!

I do this as a side hobby, my rates are fair as Dan can attest. If you wish to tackle this on your own and are not local feel free to ask but please post pics that I can see, aka tranny porn as I call it.

I've walked someone from Pretoria, South Africa to assemble a basket case of a Honda tranny. It did that some time due to the time differences but it was a success.

[bonespec]

NO GEAR OIL in these trannys!

Too thick, won't flow through the shafts to lube the roller bearings.

This is gear oil in a SOHC Honda tranny.



Gear oil was used since the ISB was bad, thicker fluid will dampen the noise right?