Hi,

On my 2002 Odyssy van (23,000 miles or so), I was getting a hissing noice
from the engine (at all speeds). I took the van to the dealer - who said he
needs to replace a transmission bearing which he said he promptly ordered.

Now when I took the van for bearing replacement, he says he needs to replace
the entire transmission.

1. Is this normal?

Also, he is replacing the transmission with a "re-manufactured"
transmission. I feel deceived that they are using a used part for something
as important as transmission even though they say it is covered for 7 years
or 100,000 miles.

2. Is it acceptable/customory for them to use a remanufactured part?
3. Have others been thru the same thing? What are my options?

I did a google search on this problem and I came to realize that
transmission issue has been a problem with Honda in prior models. Did not
realize that ...:-(

I have been a loyal Honda customer (this is my third car/van from Honda),
now I am not sure ...

Thanks for any info.