TL_2gen13

I have a 03 tl-p and the transmission just went out....so I'm looking for any possible other tranny swaps that are a bolt up instead of the av6...because I cant seem to find a av6 tranny near me but I see all kinds of mdx and odysseys at my local junkyard...thanks in advance for any info.

whitetiger5

I see that your location is in California (thank you for filling that out btw) there are a lot of shops here that will ship it for 50-100. Have you tried asking? There really isn't a more reliable solution as the odyssey's transmission was too affected by the design flaw that made our transmissions wear out so quickly. Another note: the accord trans is pretty bullet proof, so if you can get one with less than 100K miles, you should be good to go.

TL_2gen13

Yw and what exactly do you mean by ship it out???and I haven't had a chance to ask around really because money is tight right now and I know shops be asking a lot for a rebuilt transmission and to rebuild mine. All the pick and pulls around me dont have any crashed tls..( I say crashed because they were driving...got into a wreck and ended up in the junkyard.) Theres a couple of with straight bodies but I dont trust that they are there. due to engine failure instead of tranny failure. If I had a lil more time on my hands and a garage I would just rebuild mine..doesnt seem too difficult. But idk I'm gonna wait at least 1 more week to scout more tls in the junkyards around me..

Midnight Mystery

Yeah the early 2000's Odyssey's were specifically awful with their transmissions, probably worse than the 2G TL.... The 2005 and 2006 MDX's were better, but a 7.5G AV6 transmission is leaps and bounds aheah in terms of reliability!!!

whitetiger5

Don't worry about looking for crashed TL's at the pick and pull, they won't have a transmission you want.

There are two options. LKQ and car-part.com I would keep looking on car-part.com, they have better prices as they are just a listing of what all the salvage yards have; and most salvage yards are willing to negotiate on price/delivery fees.

what I mean about having it shipped: you can have your transmission shipped to your door! they put it on a palate, wrap it up, and send it away.

try to read through the AV6 swap thread TONS of info there, and check out this link of a success story that really left me feeling like I (with my limited experience) could do it.

Havener Garage: The Definitive 2nd Gen Acura TL AV6 Transmission Swap Guide

i would expect to spend about 500-1200 on a transmission and another 100-200 on accessories (fluid, seals, tools).

horseshoez

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Regarding the MDX, my understanding is the mid-2000s version of the MDX had a different transmission bellhousing bolt pattern which will NOT bolt up to then engine on a 2G TL.

TL_2gen13

That all sounds good if I had the funds to go that route. I'm in a financial bind right now and cant afford that price range fix. I just want to get somthing real quick and cheap throw it in so it can last me a few more months and then I'm gonna have money to do the 6spd swap.thanx for all the info you have given me that will definitely come in handy later down the line.

horseshoez

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If you're short on funds now you're going to be positively bankrupt when you start the 6MT conversion process.

TL_2gen13

Well when I actually start to collect the parts for the swap I'll do it conservatively not all at once..so I won't be bankrupt haha..but man oh man the satisfaction and pay off of having a 6spd swap will make me forget how much I spent..lol I'm hoping to have it in and running by next summer...I'm in no hurry to do it..I'm gonna take my time...I want to do it one time and one time only..

james melton

Help. Trying to get a friend's car going quick and cheap. Will a 2005 TL 5 speed trans swap into the 2003 TL-S?

thoiboi

the 05 also has a high rate of failure, why would you put it in?

james melton

lack of money and they need the car now. I have access to a totaled 2005 TL trans that I can swap practically free that had no known problems before the wreck. They look the same. I know nothing about the high failure rates as this 2003 TLS had 210000 on it and it just went out. knowing whether it will fit is a big need for me.

horseshoez

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Yes, the 2005 trans should work, but no bets on how long it will last.

thoiboi

Guess he/she isn't that great of a friend if you're knowingly put in another bad transmission