Cmanuel

I'm going to change the transmission fluid in my 6spd CL-S on Sunday. I'm going to the dealer today or tomorrow to pick up some fluid, and new washers for the following:
Drain plug
Fill Plug
Check plug

Does anyone have the part numbers handy?

I can go to the following site, but can only locate the part number for the Drain plug washer.


http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.net/...s=&view=normal

Thanks in advance
-CM

distortedolskool

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fill plug #26 94109-20000 WASHER, DRAIN PLUG (20MM)
check #20 90442-397-000 WASHER, SEALING (6MM)

Cmanuel

Perfect, thanks! Gonna try GM synchromesh to eliminate my 2nd gear notchiness. I have a few friends that swear by it.
-CM

distortedolskool

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that's what i just finished putting in but i have not driven the car since then. i hear the same thing. A+

Cmanuel

Well thanks for your help. Nice skate pics btw (saw the link to your angelfire site). I used to skate a while ago but wasn't really any good.

I'll change out the fluid on Sunday and will report back to how it feels. Hopefully I can determine sunday exactly what's leaking engine oil. Looks like rear main seal to me.....

BC_westcoaster

I replaced my fluid with the GM synchomesh a few months ago. It's a bit smoother, but I still have 2nd gear notchiness before it's warmed up. I think that most other members that have done the switch have had better improvements than me.

Hope it works for you.

Cmanuel

Did you buy the GM syncromesh w/ friction modifier? (the FM at the end). I hear they are two totally different beasts.

I have the exact same issue w/ 2nd gear. Its really bad when its cold out, sometimes even having a slight synchro grind. After a few miles of driving it clears up pretty well.

BC_westcoaster

Yes, I used the GM Syncromesh with friction modifier, but I didn't even know that there was another kind.

You're right - it sounds like our cars have the same issue: only 2nd gear, but once it warms up, it's all good.

monkeybutt

Try this: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/amsoil-gear-oil-6spd-%3D-huge-difference-716428/ and change out the shifter bushings for aluminum from Corsports...like buttah baby.

Cmanuel

Yeah the Non FM stuff is actually a generic synchromesh formula... It's identical to an AC delco product, a pennzoil product (thats 5.99 a qt from autozone) etc. The FM product is expensive as hell, i just bought 3 qts for like 44 bucks.

monkeybutt

Oh yeah, and I have tried Honda MTF and GM Synchromesh FM, however the Amsoil is smoother, but not hugely. I've got my shifter well sorted w/ Neuspeed SS kit, Razo 400 gm knob, Corsports aluminum bushings and Amsoil MTF. These mods have made a good shifter great. In hindsight, I could probably forego the Neuspeed SS kit and still be happy as the reduction in throw is rather small.
If I were to do only one mod it would be the Corsports bushings - significant improvement in smoother movement and precise feel w/ engaging the gears.