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01-10-2008, 07:50 PM

5point9Limited

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I just bought my uncle's 1996 2.5 TL 97,000 miles, original owner, garage kept...

It has an oil leak and the trunk leaks. It also has the common weak door handles, scratched windows and air leak from the front window.

Other than that it runs great, shifts and idles great. Just Seafoamed the motor and changed the oil. I am going to do a tune up next.

Where are the common places for oil to leak?

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01-10-2008, 08:07 PM

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Holy crap, that's a clean car!!!! Congrats!

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01-10-2008, 08:14 PM

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Holy crap, that's a clean car!!!! Congrats!

Why, thank you!

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01-10-2008, 08:17 PM

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Looks like the body and paint is in FLAWLESS condition

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01-10-2008, 08:57 PM

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Looks like the body and paint is in FLAWLESS condition

It really is. A few dings here and there. The interior is just as nice!

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01-10-2008, 09:33 PM

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welcome, very clean!

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01-10-2008, 09:42 PM

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Looks really good.

You have any mods in mind for this beauty?

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01-10-2008, 09:58 PM

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super clean!!!!!!!

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01-10-2008, 10:22 PM

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Welcome.

That car is in better condition than my car ever was. Very nice.

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01-10-2008, 10:58 PM

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Thanks guys! I was planning on doing the clear corners. Any other suggestions on mods to be done?

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01-10-2008, 11:09 PM

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Thanks guys! I was planning on doing the clear corners. Any other suggestions on mods to be done?

Well since you are in NJ tint the back windows 5%. Look into the Inspire Tails and maybe an LED conversion. Get some rims then slam it. Then debadge it. A little ROOOOOOM under the hood wouldn't hurt either. Chrome the shift plate to that is like a $5 mod and the easiest, but most impatient one to do. Sound to if you don't like what you have now. Good luck with her though.

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01-11-2008, 10:24 PM

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hella mint

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01-11-2008, 10:35 PM

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holy shit thats clean. nice, and congrats.

Big Balla pretty much covered it all regarding the modifications.

P.S.: Your Neighbor's F150 and Civic look nice, too.

you neighborhood must like hondas. theres your TL, that Civic, the Accord, and the MDX, slpit only between two households. damn.

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01-11-2008, 11:06 PM

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Haha! ya man, lotta Honders! Thanks for all the compliments, all!

I am definitely gonna do the clear corners, tint, I would love some rims (I neeeed suggestions!) uspension is going to stay stock, and I have a little 10 inch sub that is goin in soooon.

Doubt much more!

Thanks again all!

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01-12-2008, 12:23 PM

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Nice Wheels! If you don't mind sharing, how much did you pay?

Oil leaks are common from distributor oring.

Oil filter bracket to engine block oring is another leaker. I have that on my 2.5TL now, but I've put off fix cause it's hard to access.

Valve cover gasket can also be problematic, but easy fix. Spark plug tubes may leak oil into spark plug wells. If you see lot's of oil on spark plug wire ends, then seals need replacement.

good luck

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01-12-2008, 02:33 PM

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Welcome... and you just made a great purchase on that clean TL...

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01-13-2008, 06:32 PM

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Post some interior pics!

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01-13-2008, 06:39 PM

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Post some interior pics!

I will as soon as I clean it up a little. It is immaculate though.

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01-13-2008, 08:32 PM

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is it me or is your rear door handle, driver side, sticking out? Don't worry, its common. all 4 of my door handles stick out!! =(

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01-13-2008, 09:34 PM

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my god u must live in south NJ cause in North NJ bumpers are never that clean with all the damn ppl that can't parrallel park... welcome to the boards!!!

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01-15-2008, 10:30 PM

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is it me or is your rear door handle, driver side, sticking out? Don't worry, its common. all 4 of my door handles stick out!! =(

I have one sticking out, darn handles! I got one repaired under warrnty. Crappy handle design!

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02-04-2008, 08:33 AM

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That's a nice one! I wish mine was in that condition, but here in Macau cars get a bit of a hammering when parked. As far as oill leaks go, my 96 TL has one and just its got worse over the past few weeks. The mechanic here says it looks like the leak is coming from the head but hes not sure. As a temporary measure they did a top up of Mobil 1. See what happens

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02-06-2008, 11:26 PM

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Very nice condition!!! I keep my car the same way. Actually I have no known problems with my car yet. Everything works perfect.

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02-07-2008, 12:02 AM

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Very Nice! I keep my car in shape as well. Have no known problems. Everything works perfect so far.

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02-07-2008, 12:33 AM

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Batone, I will trade you one JDM engine cover for...

your entire interior. Final offer.

You can keep your phone as I have a bigger one.

~Cheers~

P.S. I'll throw in a Weapon-R Secret Weapon intake that's been oiled with the K&N oil.