1988 Honda Accord 1988 Honda Accord Lxi 5th gear is out?

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RKOLCZAK
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1988 Honda Accord 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive

I recently had 5th gear go out on my 88 Honda Accord Lxi. I can get the car into 5th but I hear a grinding type noise, all other gears work perfect. I just spent $300 for installation of a new clutch and that did not solve this problem. I was hearing 5th gear whine for about 8 months before it went out. Can someone please help me on this before i spend more money without knowing the exact cause. Do you think it needs a new trans or just fifth gear which might be done with the trans still installed? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Oct 3, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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F4I_GUY
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You probably just need a new 5th gear synchro assembly. But you will not know until it is apart and inspected.
Oct 4, 2010 at 6:11 PM