bluetl04

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Hey Guys, So i am getting some things done on my girls 05 TL 6 speed. I order everything and it all came in today, 2 new front axles, clutch kit, flywheel and slave cylinder. The car gets dropped off to the dealer next friday to get all work done. I read about the check valve delete on the slave cylinder and it sounded tempting. I recently just changed my clutch and flywheel on my TL as well. So today i took apart the new slave cylinder and took out the check valve. By the way, it was pretty easy. So once my girls Tl gets done, i will see how the clutch will feel and that will determine if i will order a new one for me and do the same...Here is a quick pic of the slave cylinder with the check valve out...

Bruce Banner

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How much is the dealer charging for the clutch job?
I need to swap out my clutch as well.

bluetl04

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Its gonna cost about $850 for the labor, clutch, flywheel 2 axles, rear main seal and slave cylinder..Im gonna try and see if they will add the valve adjustment and ill give them $1000 even

Bruce Banner

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Holy crap, that's low.
My local dealer was busting me for well over that.

Are they quoting you 10hrs labor?

bluetl04

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I believe they said its about a 9 hour job. But when i had my clutch on my TL done at the same dealer, they had my car for like 4 days. They said they ran into some difficulties. It didnt bother me since i had a loaner...

Bruce Banner

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I'd like to have your dealer near me. They are quoting you under $100/hr on labor.

My local dealer charges over 100/hr.....................

I can't believe your dealer is doing the axles and what not all under 1K.
They are quoting me extra 2hrs for my ball joints.

vp55

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Blue-Is that plastic looking thing the checkvalve? Just curious as I was wondering what to look for or remove if I wanted to do this mod.

bluetl04

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^ Yes, the plastic thing is the check valve

Guiltyox

In for the update. Let us know how the clutch feels with the check valve delete!

bluetl04

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Will do bro...

bluetl04

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Ok, so we picked up the car today and let me tell you, what a difference. That check valve delete is worth every bit. The shifts are smoother and more precise. No more hesitation between shifts..Its so worth. Now that i know what it feels like, im calling up bruce and ordering a new slave cylinder and doing the check valve delete...

Bruce Banner

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Did you have to cut part of it away to remove the ring?
Does this also address the delay between first and second?
I usually have to delay the shift from 1-2 to smooth it out.

bluetl04

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No, i did not have to cut anything. I used a small flat heat and it came out really easy. Yes, this mod does fix the delay between first and second. I know exactly what you are talking about. I have that issue as well and also my girl had that issue. I drove the car home from the dealer and that is the first thing i noticed and i was so happy, lol. You will not be dissappointed with doing this..

bluetl04

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So, after driving the car a while, i noticed the clutch feeling funny and catching really high than what it was when i first picked it up. I looked underneath and noticed there was fluid leaking. I called acura up rite away and told them and they told me to bring it in. They gave me a loaner while they looked at it. Couple hours later, they called and said the clutch master is no good...WTF....So now i gotta spend another $400 to get it fixed...What a nightmare....