Is it difficult to swap the transmission of a 1997 Honda Accord? One of the clutches is worn down and I can't afford to pay a mechanic to rebuild. Figured I could buy a transmission online and swap it myself. I'm not mechanically inclined but I think I can get a hold of the tools I need (so long as I don't have to lift the car up. I think my dad has a jack.. I definitely wouldn't be able to remove the engine. What do you think?

Asked by kimmandigo Jan 27, 2013 at 04:16 PM about the 1997 Honda Accord EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1 Answer

12,265

I don't think it is possible for you to do. You need an engine/transmission jack to life the transmission/engine out fo the car. It is a long and arduous process -- especially for someone who is not mechanically inclined. I know this probably isn't the stuff you want to hear but a transmission swap is a big intermediate job that should be left to fairly experienced mechanics.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    JP1956
    Reputation
    6,980
  • #2
    Fredbrillo
    Reputation
    5,410
  • #3
    Jonathan Ford
    Reputation
    3,910
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
62 Great Deals out of 1,070 listings starting at $3,995
Used Honda Civic
198 Great Deals out of 4,043 listings starting at $1,900
Used Honda CR-V
90 Great Deals out of 4,539 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Corolla
145 Great Deals out of 2,440 listings starting at $4,690
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 752 listings starting at $1,999
Used Honda Accord Coupe
5 Great Deals out of 57 listings starting at $5,900
Used BMW 3 Series
75 Great Deals out of 1,229 listings starting at $2,500
Used Nissan Maxima
15 Great Deals out of 166 listings starting at $4,378
Used Ford Mustang
57 Great Deals out of 1,352 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota RAV4
111 Great Deals out of 2,771 listings starting at $2,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.