DIY: ThermoBlok Spacers install / EGR cleaning
09-21-2007, 08:20 PM
#41
08 Civic SI
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Originally Posted by FliedLice
Ok sorry if this is a total noob question but I'm going to clean the EGR port this weekend, if I had the money for the spacers I'd do em in a heartbeat while this is all apart. But if I take this all apart, am I going to need new gaskets, or can I reuse the old ones?
09-24-2007, 07:53 PM
#42
Did you use a 8mm drill bit at all like Acura Service Bulletin suggestion or Did you just use 3 can of carburetor cleaner?
Did you even do #7-15
Acura Service: EGR Port Clogging
I'm doing this after I get my ThermoBlaock Spacer? I'm glad you have 99 like me
Great D.I.Y. write an pix
Did you even do #7-15
Acura Service: EGR Port Clogging
I'm doing this after I get my ThermoBlaock Spacer? I'm glad you have 99 like me
Great D.I.Y. write an pix
09-24-2007, 08:06 PM
#43
You are supposed to use that drill if you are going to put in that little sleeve that they made so the EGR port will not clog as easy. If you are just cleaning the EGR port and not putting that little sleeve in place, you do not need to do that (I think).
09-24-2007, 08:38 PM
#44
08 Civic SI
Thread Starter
i already had that little metal sleeve, i think it was a recall. altho i cant see how it did any good, that little bastard was clogged up pretty good. even the manifold walls had crap all over them
09-25-2007, 12:16 AM
#45
I forgot to ask something. It says something about plugging up the lines that you disconnect to minimize coolant loss. What are you using to plug up the lines?? I have a bunch of extra antifreeze from when I was doing my intake and lost a bunch of fluid, so I don't think it will really matter if I lose some fluid, b/c I can just top it off with the new fluid.
09-25-2007, 02:52 AM
#46
08 Civic SI
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by KSuchdeve
I forgot to ask something. It says something about plugging up the lines that you disconnect to minimize coolant loss. What are you using to plug up the lines?? I have a bunch of extra antifreeze from when I was doing my intake and lost a bunch of fluid, so I don't think it will really matter if I lose some fluid, b/c I can just top it off with the new fluid.
09-25-2007, 05:54 PM
#47
Just did them to day with the help of my roommate. You weren't kidding, that stock gasket was hard to get off the IM. In one of the beginning steps, you said to use 14mm socket to get off the bolts from the top of the IM, but they are 12mm. Just thought you should know so maybe a mod can change that in the first post. Also, you have to adjust the throttle cables to adjust the slack since the TB is now closer to the driver's side.
10-15-2007, 12:49 PM
#48
BUMP- for those installing Thermoblock-
great DIY
Great product
About the best bang for 100 bucks you can do for the TL
thermoblock adds about 8hp across the board and 11 ft lbs torque
Ask me about using Honda Legend dual piston calipers to slow down the car!!
great DIY
Great product
About the best bang for 100 bucks you can do for the TL
thermoblock adds about 8hp across the board and 11 ft lbs torque
Ask me about using Honda Legend dual piston calipers to slow down the car!!
12-20-2007, 01:15 PM
#54
Its no big deal to do- takes about 1.5 hours and you clean the EGR ports while in there.
12-20-2007, 01:23 PM
#55
Not Asian
Originally Posted by jayunsplanet
Debating on whether or not to do it myself... or take it to a shop... I'll have to see how much they want to install it. I'd pay ~$75.
12-20-2007, 02:32 PM
#56
The only things I had done to my car were basic bolt-ons (headers, intake, stereo, etc.) and this was very easy with the instructions included with the kit and the ones on here. Just have a buddy with you and take your time, labeling all the hoses as you disconnect them, and as phipark said, make sure you tighten everything down to what it is supposed to be (it says here and instructions included).
12-20-2007, 04:22 PM
#57
A torque wrench accurate at 16 lbs is the right tool for the job here.
12-24-2007, 10:04 PM
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I just got done doing this myself. Seriously easy DIY. The hardest part is getting that damn gasket off the manifold. I probably spent just as much time doin that as I did with the disassembly and reassembly combined.
02-13-2008, 07:04 AM
#61
WNC Real Estate Sales99TL
Acura Garage (Apple Tree) 
wanted $557.00 To clean the EGR. I did it in 2 hours for $11 worth of throttle body cleaner and my time. Can you believe they wanted to rip me off for that much $$$$.
wanted $557.00 To clean the EGR. I did it in 2 hours for $11 worth of throttle body cleaner and my time. Can you believe they wanted to rip me off for that much $$$$.
02-13-2008, 11:51 AM
#62
You might want to go speak with the Service MANAGER and ask exactly what they looked up for repair time estimate. Then mention you are available for a job- since you are twice as fast as the book time or service writers imagination of time needed.
02-13-2008, 12:25 PM
#64
MP90 uninstalled
Yea, The Acura TSB states 1.5 hrs labor for cleaning a 99TL and that includes drilling out part of the EGR passage to increase the diameter. I would ask some question.
02-15-2008, 05:16 PM
#66
Originally Posted by orgnlprankster7
thanks guys, fyi i have more pics but i only posted a few. if anyone needs a specific pic lemmi know.
02-15-2008, 09:22 PM
#67
Chances are your EGR PORT inside the intake manifold is plugged- not the EGR VALVE itself
the valve works or it dont~
If you look at the pics in this thread you can see it and why it gets dirty.
Why are you replacing ~some~ ignition coils
Always come to acurazine with the codes that anyone gives you- let us help to decode and decide what to repair
the valve works or it dont~
If you look at the pics in this thread you can see it and why it gets dirty.
Why are you replacing ~some~ ignition coils
Always come to acurazine with the codes that anyone gives you- let us help to decode and decide what to repair
02-17-2008, 03:50 PM
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guess im the only dumb fu*k that messed up, now disassembled all fine wasnt installing the thermo block just cleaning the egr out. now my vsa light and triangle vsa have been on for about two weeks so i thought it may have something to do with this.
anyway i cleaned out the IM and TB with degresser first to clean the gunk that was built up then with seafom tb cleaner
let it sit for about an hr, (finished up my stereo problem (another thread another day)) then reinstalled. went to start..... nothing it tried to turn over then started coughin kinda. said ok stopped tried again
gave it a lil gas and it started but rough. then i waited thinkin maybe something was still wet on the inside.
tried about an hr later still actin up
checked all connections 3 times disconnected and reconnected. my back hurts
any suggestions .?
anyway i cleaned out the IM and TB with degresser first to clean the gunk that was built up then with seafom tb cleaner
let it sit for about an hr, (finished up my stereo problem (another thread another day)) then reinstalled. went to start..... nothing it tried to turn over then started coughin kinda. said ok stopped tried again
gave it a lil gas and it started but rough. then i waited thinkin maybe something was still wet on the inside.
tried about an hr later still actin up
checked all connections 3 times disconnected and reconnected. my back hurts
any suggestions .?
02-17-2008, 05:28 PM
#69
MP90 uninstalled
Did you try just letting it run? You may just neet to let it run rough for a bit and the idle may clear up after all the chemicals you used clear out. Check the labels on all the chemicals you used and make sure they are for fuel injected engines. Some Carburated only engine cleaners will damage sensors. The ECM needs to relearn the idle and basic engine perameters for 10 minutes after the battery has been unplugged for a while but it shouldnt be that rough.
02-17-2008, 05:46 PM
#70
read the owner manual on resetting ECU before smog check- it takes more than a few minutes idle to reset the system.
02-18-2008, 01:33 AM
#72
Originally Posted by TwanPD4
guess im the only dumb fu*k that messed up, now disassembled all fine wasnt installing the thermo block just cleaning the egr out. now my vsa light and triangle vsa have been on for about two weeks so i thought it may have something to do with this.
anyway i cleaned out the IM and TB with degresser first to clean the gunk that was built up then with seafom tb cleaner
let it sit for about an hr, (finished up my stereo problem (another thread another day)) then reinstalled. went to start..... nothing it tried to turn over then started coughin kinda. said ok stopped tried again
gave it a lil gas and it started but rough. then i waited thinkin maybe something was still wet on the inside.
tried about an hr later still actin up
checked all connections 3 times disconnected and reconnected. my back hurts
any suggestions .?
anyway i cleaned out the IM and TB with degresser first to clean the gunk that was built up then with seafom tb cleaner
let it sit for about an hr, (finished up my stereo problem (another thread another day)) then reinstalled. went to start..... nothing it tried to turn over then started coughin kinda. said ok stopped tried again
gave it a lil gas and it started but rough. then i waited thinkin maybe something was still wet on the inside.
tried about an hr later still actin up
checked all connections 3 times disconnected and reconnected. my back hurts
any suggestions .?
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02-18-2008, 01:39 AM
#73
the radio code needs reset any time battery disconnected- nav gives extra time disconnected before it locks down
To answer your question- to reset the ECU wuthout taking off neg battery cable:
Fuse #8 the CLOCK BACKUP fuse, not the regular clock fuse,
thats the power source for the ecu- pull that fuse and reinsert- I think its on the passenger side fuse panel
To answer your question- to reset the ECU wuthout taking off neg battery cable:
Fuse #8 the CLOCK BACKUP fuse, not the regular clock fuse,
thats the power source for the ecu- pull that fuse and reinsert- I think its on the passenger side fuse panel
02-20-2008, 12:14 AM
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Cool right up. I just have one question, for the P2R part # is P-111 is that a IM gasket 02TLS or a IM spacer. It look like a spacer from the pic on the http://www.powerrevracing.com/store/...ducts_id=29.If so, where can i get gasket from or what part #? Thanks 4 your input guys
04-23-2008, 02:36 PM
#77
old bolts laying around the garage work perfect and are the industry standard
05-13-2008, 08:54 PM
#78
did u use photoshop for those pics ? looks great....
jk but im sold on the Spacers now.....doin it this weekend....and dont forget if you live somewhere cold....reconnect the TB coolant lines during winter.... right ?
jk but im sold on the Spacers now.....doin it this weekend....and dont forget if you live somewhere cold....reconnect the TB coolant lines during winter.... right ?