Removing a '96-2000 Honda Civic Auto Transmission on the Ground 

Do you live near iowa

@@LD_Builds A few states away.

Nice. If I remember correctly there should be some knock outs for the clutch master cylinder and you should be able to use a manual pedal assembly to get the distances right. Some people just put extra washers on the firewall where the knock out is but I like the idea of putting in a little bit of metal to reinforce there when you put the clutch master cylinder in. If you were a neighbor I'd offer to buy that auto from you. I prefer automatics myself because of the traffic where I live and the history of my right ankle getting bummed up in the past. Less wear on my joints in the long run.

How many bolts hold the Manuel trans.. I've taken all the bolts I think but the transmission wont release

@@LD_Builds There may be a bolt right above where the drivers side cv axle goes in. I know on the Automatics they have one there that will keep it from coming. 3 on the rear bracket, 5 on the bell housing, 1 above the drivers cv axle going through the engine into the trans, and 2 in the starter.

Hardest part is the removal hence why I did this video specifically. Installation is doing the same steps in reverse. I got rushed to install this transmission into the other car so I wasn't able to record it. The main things to pay attention to during installation is when you put your torque converter back in the transmission spin it until it clunks all the way in. You can use a jack under the transmission to support and help line up the transmission to the engine. When I rebuilt the engine from this white Civic I'll try and do an install video but that's going to be quite a while.

This is a very good question. I only say borrowed time for my situation. The fluid lines are open and the differential gear where the cv axles are inserted are wide open to the elements. With the torque converter off the shaft and seal are exposed as well. Flying bugs, water/moisture, dust, dirt, and other things can easily get into these places and contaminate the transmission. This is more of an issue where I am due to silt roads, neighbors mowing and kicking up dust constantly, and generally doing things on the dirt ground. If you've got somewhere to actually store the transmission (even an empty car trunk will do) you can install the bottom cv axle cups, loop the fluid lines with a hose, and put the torque converter back on the shaft to keep it sealed and safe. If you are working in a garage or shop you really don't have anything to worry about unless you have a dirt dobber issue.