tranny grind?

[red97s14]

This will be my first post to pick your brains.

Within the last few weeks, my 97 240 has developed a grinding noise which I believe is coming from the transmission. It is an auto, and it only happens at low speeds, basically when I start from a stop. I am planning a 5-speed swap, so I am not too upset if this is a significant problem.

Has anyone experienced this with their autos? I will be taking it in to the shop next week to get it looked at.

Thanks for any insight!

[hondaguy]

well mine only does it when the car is not fully warmed up but yet,mine is a 5 spd,i dunno y it would do it when its a auto,best thing for u to do is use the search button,bood luck

[gijoe69]

grinding noise like its slipping? if its dat then your tranny is fuqed so try changing the fluids and buy ATF Stop Leak..if that doesn't work then just do your 5 SPD Conversion

[red97s14]

I am going to change the fluid on Monday and see if that fixes the grind. Hopefully I don't find any shavings in the old stuff.

If this turns out to be a problem, anyone in the chicago area know of a good place to find and install a 5-speed?