CLSspeedx

Ok, so I just got my new CL and don't have a manual yet. I see what looks like a fitting down in front of the engine next to the mount. I'm wondering if anyone can help me identify it? I park on gravel and haven't felt like climbing under the car yet so I'm having trouble identifying when it goes.

Thanks in advance.

(yes I know the engine compartment is disgusting... It's going to be a long road to bringing her back :/)

civicdrivr

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The little nipple? Thats the clutch slave cylinder bleed nipple.

Welcome to the 6 speed club btw.

Rajca

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^x2, bleeder screw for the clutch. ur gonna love ur 6spd

nspec_ya4

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wow look at that rust

CLSspeedx

Great thanks! I was checking for vacuum lines to the motor mounts and for any problem lines to "hopefully" solve a ticking noise (praying its not the valves)

Yes, the 6 speed ROCKS! Thanks

Thanks, and definitely... I'm already in love LOL

Quick question on the 6 spd... when I am up in RPMs, say above like 3K, and I let off the gas, the deceleration seems to be a little less smooth--more jerky--than I would expect... common for these cars, or might I have another issue to solve?

EliteDemon

6Speed FTW.

That is all.

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

its common. shift into the next gear or throw it into neutral.

CLSspeedx

OK, thanks Rajca. Just trying to figure out everything and "assess" what needs to be repaired/tweaked... starting to detail the nasty engine bay this weekend, and the EGR valve if so motivated and the weather cooperates

phee

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yea. our cars are pretty jerky when u let off the gas in higher rpms. so no cool engine braking with your car bucking like a bull

CLSspeedx

Update for completeness... finally got some NGK lasers and found CHAMPION spark plugs in the damn car, with burned edges on the ceramic portion nonetheless! Replaced all the plugs and she is like a new car! The jerkiness at low speeds got 10x better.

CLSspeedx

I guess this is as an appropriate place as any to post since I haven't found a bleeding DIY thread yet with pictures... This is the nipple I would use to bleed the clutch fluid while I refill it with honda dot 3 brake fluid?

Then I would do the 4 brake nipples similarly... Driver Front, Pass Front, Passenger Rear, Driver Rear?

How many bottles of fluid should I have on hand to all 5 bleeds for a first-time "bleeder"?

Thanks everyone.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Theres DIYs for bleeding brakes, the clutch is simple.

1)Attach hose to nipple
2)Put other end in a bottle filled with alittle fluid (stops air from going back up the hose)
3)Pop the clutch master cylinder cap
4)Top it off
5)Pump 10x, hold clutch to floor
6)Open bleeder screw, let drain until nothing comes out

repeat 4-6 until you get clean fluid

I forget the sequence for the brakes, but its the same method.

CLSspeedx

Awesome, thank you CD... I'm waiting on a new bypass valve actuator and will complete the process once various engine components are all back together!

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

No problem. You will need a second person to pump and hold the clutch to the floor when you drain it, or you can get one of the one person bleeder kits.

CLSspeedx

Yes, going to pick up one of those "one man show" deals later this week

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iTrader: (2)

i'd spray all the surface rust stuff with some rust inhibitor.

I even took the liberty of spraying down all the brake lines with liquid wrench. Rust is a plague. Stop it early b4 it gets outta hand.

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iTrader: (2)

that front trans mount looks like is got some wear on the top... examine the bottom and see if its got any hairline cracks... If one goes, it makes the other 2's life THAT much harder so... i'd make sure ur front trans mount and ur passenger side mount is in mint condition.

that's my 2cents

CLSspeedx

Good advice. I'm in the process of trying to restore the engine bay little by little. I just cleaned the bay again and sprayed by valve covers (see photo below with front cover done and rear untouched)... replacing the bypass valve actuator while I'm at it (and since I lost the damn little wheel inside it during my restoration!).

If anyone knows of a good rust "converter" product I can use on the parts I can't remove just yet (such as clamps, etc. on the firewall) that won't harm the good paint/parts, I'd appreciate it.



Thanks again... I know I need to replace the front and side motor mounts (holding out for the the "new" ones hopefully), but will probably replace all of them along with the trans mounts and the brackets that you are supposed to reuse.

aznboi2424

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umm im a noob to this 6 speed stuff but why is clutch fluid and brake fluid mentioned together?

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Same fluid.

CLSspeedx

x2

And I was asking because the bleeding process is similar.

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iTrader: (2)

u can get SPEEDBLEEDERS

for the brakes.... so u can do it by urself

CHEAP METHOD and effective as HELL

http://www.speedbleeder.zoovy.com/


there is no listing for acura, but i'm sure they have the correct size, and just have not listed our car or brand there.

I was gonna get them but then just ran my car the the DLR to do it asap cause my fluid was assss brown. lol

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

see, I told you guys I was a noob

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Lol, its cool. I use to wonder the same thing.

CLSspeedx

Haha ya they look pretty good. I wonder if you could replace the clutch bleed valve with one too... Knowing me I would have to spend the $$ for the stainless ones tho, so it'll be cheaper to buy the one-man bleeder or to buy my friend a starbucks coffee to help LOL.

Ya, no worries, I didn't know about it till this post Cool we can all learn together!