1987 honda prelude transmission won't go into 5th
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Asked by Adam Jun 02, 2022 at 06:50 PM about the 1987 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Si Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My son just acquired a 1987 prelude. The guy he
got it from had just replaced the clutch, but now
5th is non existent and reverse is hard to get into.
Is this a clutch adjust issue or a new transmission
issue?
Any suggestions are much appreciated

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VRoom12345 answered about a year ago

I would say the transmission need to be rebuilt. I hope your son got the car for a good price. Find a local garages that work on transmissions and get estimates. I'd stay away from chain shops.

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Adam answered about a year ago

Could it be something as simple as the clutch not being lined up properly? I'm just trying to figure out a way to save my kid some my money, but if it has to be do e then so be it

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beatupchevy answered about a year ago

You didn't test drive it ? In a car that old one thing after another will go wrong , bad investment

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Adam answered about a year ago

Lol my kid loves these stupid old Hondas. He traded an 86 accord hatchback for it. Anyway I am just trying to help him out. Yes he test drove it but never got it fast enough to need 5th gear(this is why I normally go with them just not this time) I told him it would wind up costing him more than the car is worth but whatever he will learn from his mistakes I guess

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