"Brian" <brian@nospam.com> wrote in message news:<h1Zgb.5704388$cI2.807201@news.easynews.com>. ..
> 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?

My 99 Accord has a different transmission - I'm not sure how
different, but it is a 4 speed auto vs 5 speed auto. The original was
replaced at ~51k miles with a "Honda Remanufactured" transmission out
of warranty with at a 75% discount. This second transmission was in
turn replaced for free at 76k.

>
> 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?

Acceptable? If what American Honda's District Service Rep told me is
true - that everything inside the case is new, then I would say it is
perfectly acceptable. Based on the fact that my second transmission
failed with 25k on it, I'm guessing that they are lying, or the design
is really just pathetic.

Customary? From what I have read and been told, remanufactured is the
only warranty replacement option.

> 3. Have others been thru the same thing? What are my options?

Yes - If you want more details, search google for my previous posts or
email me. Fortunately you are under a nice extended warranty - a
luxury not extended to many pre 2001 cars. A friend that owns a CL-S
recommends fluid changes every 10-15k based on forums he frequents.
That may be the cheapest insurance. If I keep my car, I will probably
change the fluid at 15k intervals.

>
> 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 ...
>

This was my first Honda. I bought it new, babied it, drove mostly
country road and highway miles and got hosed anyway. I'm really not
sure what I'll buy next. I think pretty much any car could be as
problematic, or worse.

> Thanks for any info.

Good luck.

-James