HOW TO: Clutch delay valve removal for 6spd owners
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HOW TO: Clutch delay valve removal for 6spd owners
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Here's how to remove the annoying clutch delay valve from 2009-2013 TSX's.
Caution: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR CAR. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Like every other newer Honda's, they added the delay valve in the clutch slave cylinder so you can't pop the clutch for aggressive shifting. Ever since I removed this valve, I am now able to pop into gears a lot faster.
I purchased a brand new slave cylinder to show you guys how its done (also as a backup in case I break something)
Here's how to remove the annoying clutch delay valve from 2009-2013 TSX's.
Caution: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR CAR. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Like every other newer Honda's, they added the delay valve in the clutch slave cylinder so you can't pop the clutch for aggressive shifting. Ever since I removed this valve, I am now able to pop into gears a lot faster.
I purchased a brand new slave cylinder to show you guys how its done (also as a backup in case I break something)
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#4
ROTAREDOM
Lol this is cool. I will prolly never do it though.
Bao, have fun ripping out the slave cylinder. That will be a PIA. If you're gunna hold on to the car until she dies, might as well wait until you absolutely have to replace it then tell your mechanic you already bought a new (your modified) slave cylinder and have him install it.
Bao, have fun ripping out the slave cylinder. That will be a PIA. If you're gunna hold on to the car until she dies, might as well wait until you absolutely have to replace it then tell your mechanic you already bought a new (your modified) slave cylinder and have him install it.
#6
Burning Brakes
I may look into buying a second slave cylinder to do this to. I thought the feel of the clutch was always off compared to the prior Honda's... never went looking for a fix.
Very cool.
Very cool.
#7
Thats awesome. How hard is it to remove the slave cylinder and how much is a brand new piece? Thanks a lot for this DIY guide.
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#8
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to remove slave cylinder; just take off the mounting bolts...
theres like 3.
the hardest part is taking the little C-ring out.
Be careful not to pop the C-ring out, as it WILL go flying.
I learned the hard way.
also, when re-installing the slave cylinder, you will have to bleed the clutch
theres like 3.
the hardest part is taking the little C-ring out.
Be careful not to pop the C-ring out, as it WILL go flying.
I learned the hard way.
also, when re-installing the slave cylinder, you will have to bleed the clutch
#9
Burning Brakes
Is there a special tool to remove the c clip?
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after I told him about it flying away, he pointed it down to the ground as he was picking. sure enough, it went flying but we were able to see where it went.
I dont think the rag idea would work so much.
the C-ring is tiny. the tool/pick is tiny. you need to see and have steady fingers to finesse the ring out.
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#15
Drifting
Emmanuel did his at my house.
after I told him about it flying away, he pointed it down to the ground as he was picking. sure enough, it went flying but we were able to see where it went.
I dont think the rag idea would work so much.
the C-ring is tiny. the tool/pick is tiny. you need to see and have steady fingers to finesse the ring out.
after I told him about it flying away, he pointed it down to the ground as he was picking. sure enough, it went flying but we were able to see where it went.
I dont think the rag idea would work so much.
the C-ring is tiny. the tool/pick is tiny. you need to see and have steady fingers to finesse the ring out.
Get butt buddy to drape rag over
Pop that molly off and start sweatin
#17
Burning Brakes
Is it necessary to apply that much honda bond? Do you think you can get away with just putting it around the c-ring and snapping it back in place. (Just in case you have to take it back apart for any reason)
#19
Burning Brakes
So, pulling that check valve thing will give a more "direct" feel to the clutch pedal correct??
#20
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the valve limits fluid when shifting.
without the valve in place, you're able to shift better, because there isnt anything limiting fluid travel.
Just a heads up; the valve is in place in order to limit SHOCK to drive train components. Or this is what the engineers tell us.
without the valve in place, you're able to shift better, because there isnt anything limiting fluid travel.
Just a heads up; the valve is in place in order to limit SHOCK to drive train components. Or this is what the engineers tell us.
#21
SeeYou2Crew #2
so valve in place = better for tranny components, but the feel of shifting decreases.
valve removed = better shifting (feel? or actually better shifting), but tranny might take a harsher useage
valve removed = better shifting (feel? or actually better shifting), but tranny might take a harsher useage
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#23
Burning Brakes
Old honda slave cylinders did not look like that. I think after I get the project off the ground, I'm going to pick one up and modify it.... Maybe swap it out the same time I swap out the clutch and flywheel....
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justnspace (01-31-2013)
#26
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I took the delay valve out of my s2000 transmission in the first few months. It now has 53,000 miles on it and is as good as the day I bought it...Long term effects? better enjoyment over the past 4 years.
#27
Someone needs to do this mod for me...lol I'll pay for it too..
#28
Came across this link this is a common change in the AP2 to get rid of. Loaded this page on PC and phone and the HOW TO images do not appear. No luck using search so if anyone knows where there is another HOT TO please share!
#30
I did a search and this link unfortunately not the same forum but same part should help out. It was even the same setup on my buddies V6 Accord. Hope it helps.
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/clutch-delay-valve-removal.8624/
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/clutch-delay-valve-removal.8624/
#31
I found the same link but I didn't want to post something from another forum. It's pretty much the same procedure if anyone is looking to do this on their manual cu2. I know I will, delays annoy me.
#32
The next thing I have to tackle after this mod is the darn rev hang. That makes driving the car a bit more complicated unless you drive grandpa style when you shift through the gears.
#33
I got rid of my rev hang. Drives like a throttle cable now.
I think im going to put in a steel braided clutch line as well. Im sure it will compliment this mod nicely.
I think im going to put in a steel braided clutch line as well. Im sure it will compliment this mod nicely.
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