How to Fix Sloppy Shift Linkage Honda Civic CRX & Acura Integra

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Replacing shift linkage to help eliminate the slop in the shifter. I used the linkage from a 92-95 civic but it was about an inch longer. I shortened it and welded it back together. The plastic-like bushing that is in the front of the linkage wore down after 369,xxx miles. As you can see in the video, the new linkage has significantly less movement in the joint.
My wagon was getting stuck in 5th gear and I was hoping this would help but it didn't do the trick. It looks like I have some internal transmission issues. I may try to rebuild it eventually but for now I'm going to leave it alone. I can always get it out of gear as long as I start doing so before fully depressing the clutch.
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@j.feldmander1956 6 лет назад

I put those U joints in a table vice and squeezed them until they were tight again, against those plastic washers. Worked fantastically. Shifter is nice and tight again like brand new. Best of all- free.

@GarageBuiltHondas 6 лет назад

That's interesting. I'm going to try that, thanks for the tip!

@j.feldmander1956 6 лет назад

Garage Built Hondas yeah it's super easy. You're a crafty dude and I like your vids so I figured I'd share my technique.

@j.feldmander1956 6 лет назад

Garage Built Hondas and another secret--- the linkage sleeve that slides onto the transmission rod where that lock pin goes-- that can be hammered to slightly off shape it, which makes it fit much tighter once the pin is put back in. That pin connection piece is prone to wearing out and getting the wiggles. I've seen guys make pieces that replace the pin, and they want to sell you this piece. My method takes all the play out and again it's free..! 😁

@GarageBuiltHondas 6 лет назад

Thanks for that, I appreciate it! 👍

@GarageBuiltHondas 6 лет назад

Damn, all these little techniques which are clever, love it!

@MiikeyLawless 5 лет назад

We did poly bushes on my brothers CRX. that helped a ton.

@waynejordan7473 4 месяца назад

Just copped a new slave and bushing kit . Needed this video fr fr

@ledhinton5428 6 месяцев назад

This is a great video and it talking about a gasket I didn’t see on any other videos

@franciscorazo3458 7 лет назад

can you do a video on way to fix this issue with out welding. also replacement of the shifter bushings?

@GarageBuiltHondas 7 лет назад

There really isn't any way to fix the joint unless you get the "no-play" upgrade which is also a weld on part. The joint internals just get worn out over time. This video will help remove and replace yours. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tECCDTshLDI.html

@felixrodriguez6189 8 лет назад

my Si has this problem. what do change to make it good? I don't want to changed the whole shift linkage.

@GarageBuiltHondas 8 лет назад

You can disassemble the u-joint and use a combination of washers and a new bolt but that's about it. Swapping the linkage is very easy if you can find one in great shape still.

@Kushalien51_nv 3 года назад

My shifter linkage is hanging from the bottom when I look underneath lol but what went wrong? Bad bushing not tighten enough or lack of fluids ? btw newbie amd first ever car i owned thanks great vid 👍

@GarageBuiltHondas 3 года назад

Hanging down from the transmission or from the shifter area?

@josebatres9928 Год назад

@@GarageBuiltHondasYea I had the same problem on mine yesterday the bolt wad loose and it fell out when i pulled in the parking lot at autozone it was the middle bolt tho 😂😂

@static_Tricolor_camry 7 лет назад

369,000 miles Hondas truly do last forever if maintain I've had Accords with really high mileage and they kept going Hondas never die that's why I'm a Honda guy

@GarageBuiltHondas 7 лет назад

Right man, I've started working on this car again and getting it ready for daily duties!!

@static_Tricolor_camry 7 лет назад

The old 90's Hondas has the most reliable engines its because back then they didn't have computerized technology take my 97 Accord for example everything inside is simple and it always starts up the first time every time without taking a few seconds like most cars do I highly doubt the newer Hondas can go pass 300,000 miles without falling apart

@93dajjdg 7 лет назад

90s Hondas only. New Hondas don't last.

@GarageBuiltHondas 7 лет назад

Gravecb7 Accord No kidding!

@alexgallegos7582 2 года назад

I'm being told my bushings may be the problem, but whenever I hit the gas or let off, my gears make a clunking sound..sort of as if the gear wants to pop out. Squeaky in neutral too..

@GarageBuiltHondas 2 года назад

Motor mounts ok?

@ededdneddy2877 8 лет назад

wow love the high mileage. I thought my 92 si had a lot of miles 246k.

@GarageBuiltHondas 8 лет назад

That's still quite a bit also!!

@grimm6ix541 3 года назад

My em2 has 350k on it lol so many problems with this damn thing lol

@4by4taco12 8 лет назад

any problems with having such high milage?

@GarageBuiltHondas 8 лет назад

The transmission was leaking when I first bought it but that was it. The car runs great still and gets good mpg's too. The transmission is leaking again though. I missed something and it's so annoying to have to drop it again.

@rodneyabada 7 лет назад

lmao. that's tight. ..370k.. my accord had 378k it was a Cb7 aka 91 honda accord 4dr. i ❤ Hondas. I drove a 95 ej1 now. .with a swap. .Luv her to death. .

@GarageBuiltHondas 7 лет назад

rodneyabada I'm going to start driving it again soon, hopefully get 400,000 out of this engine!!

@rodneyabada 7 лет назад

thats tight!!!!! i gotta see a video or pic of that accord for fun. what motors running in there? f22a4?

@daveschannel49 4 года назад

Where’s the part 2 video? Whats the title

@GarageBuiltHondas 4 года назад

I never made one.

@thesoulxsociety5068 5 лет назад

Did you ever figure out the whole getting stuck in fifth gear thing, mine gets stuck in fifth after replacing the clutch

@GarageBuiltHondas 5 лет назад

I never inspected the trans. I believe it was a lack of fluid in the transmission over time and a synchro/gear is probably damaged.

@thesoulxsociety5068 5 лет назад

@@GarageBuiltHondas Thanks for the reply, but damn stomach dropped.. I think you're right because my shift linkage seems fine, but I did notice when changing the clutch how dirty and how little fluid came out of the transmission, guess it's time for a trip to the junkyard again lol

@GarageBuiltHondas 5 лет назад

I did the same, swapped an Si transmission on and never had an issue afterwards

@thesoulxsociety5068 5 лет назад

@@GarageBuiltHondas that's awesome then I think I'm going to look for an si trans too because my crx has a zc motor in it and I believe that's like Japan's d16 right? If so i think it'll be a good match, Sorry just bought this crx and I've been trying to figure it out.. last owner didn't really take good care of it

@GarageBuiltHondas 5 лет назад

That's correct, it'll be a really good match and you'll notice the shorter gear set right away. If you're mpfi already that thing will move!

@tnarg1022 7 лет назад

where did you buy the piece?

@GarageBuiltHondas 7 лет назад

junkyard, then cut and welded

@tnarg1022 7 лет назад

Jon Widmer thanks for replying, that what i had planned on doing

@atomsk1646 3 года назад

hey how would i fix this on a 1986 shifter?

@GarageBuiltHondas 3 года назад

I'm unsure. Never worked on an 86 Civic/crx.

@atomsk1646 3 года назад

Garage Built Hondas alright thank you anyway keep up the great videos

@GarageBuiltHondas 3 года назад

👍

@jakobsnook5480 3 года назад

How many miles now?

@GarageBuiltHondas 3 года назад

Car was sold over 3 years ago.

@RidesLines 5 лет назад

How to

@zasada670 9 лет назад

370 kkm ,first engine ?

@GarageBuiltHondas 9 лет назад

Yes, original d15b2 engine. I bought it from the 2nd owner. He bought the wagon in 98 from the original owner with 110,000 miles on it. I bought this on October 2013.

@zasada670 9 лет назад

congratulation :>

@seriesperformance944 5 лет назад

@@GarageBuiltHondas my 1988 civic had 330000mile on it and still running strong d15s were one of the best reliable engines

@GarageBuiltHondas 5 лет назад

Agree!

@alonzocates4742 8 лет назад

if you are still having a lot of play after you change the linkage, it is the shifter I am sure of it. The bushings in the shifter are worn I have the same problem with my 99civic em1, replace the shifter with maybe the K tuned shifter I just grabbed one and I'm about to install it, you should have no play after wards

@GarageBuiltHondas 8 лет назад

Nice, thanks!!

@alonzocates4742 8 лет назад

+Jon Widmer no problem man and I'm not trying to sound like a pro or anything im just having the same problem and like to throw out suggestions to help others, lol have a great day!

@GarageBuiltHondas 8 лет назад

+Alonzo Cates Awesome, I love the comments because they can also help others who read this too! And I'm always open to suggestions! I appreciate it man!

@alonzocates4742 8 лет назад

+Jon Widmer oh great no problem man I should be posting a video soon on my shifter problems and solutions. thanks again have a great day!