Midget hands? Nah, lots of lube for those tight spots. Sounds like your place would be easiest since everything is so close. I have the basic tools but whatever we don't have we can get. Ill have to see when all the parts come in, 3 items have already shipped, but i'd like to do it ASAP. Maybe the weekend of sept 7-8 or the weekend after?

 

I could do a 105k maintenance as well but id probably have 0 idea on what to do. :\

 

Mofo's diy is pretty descriptive. .. sounds good man as long as I'm I'm town I fly out for work pretty randomly but other than that should be good just lmk...

 

Anyone here with a blue TLS lowered that work at The Forum office ?

 

Sounds like John's TL.

Notice any screens on the headrest?

 

No it's not johns. This one is lowered.

 

I think I've seen it before also I think its a Mexican guy we gave each other the nod lol...

 

Everyone down to have our meet on the 14th?

 

I'm in ..picked up my WeatherTech digital mats and painted my carpet black yesterday came out pretty damn good

Thinking about painting my top black as well?!... ordered back piece over speakers in black just need top handles maybe visors ; rubber door trim & glove box...& seatbelts lol. .

 

Hey fellas, here in sa and have a white 04 6 speed tl, it has the dreaded third gear grind, u guys recommend anywhere that can replace the gearset legit?? Please lmk

 

Got everything but serpentine belt and ATF. I should be able to make it the 14th. In the evening like last time?

 

Change out the fluid with GM Sycnhro

 

Lol I use amsoil I think that GM is a little better than stock but if you like to get the rev's going I'd go with something like amsoil or redline... But OEM did change up their formula I believe I know the old one had too much or too little slippage stuff (FM) friction modifier I think is what it stands for...not sure what's up with the new formula though... Do you plan to do the 3x3 method?...

 

He has a 6 speed

 

I was talking about beezle thanks for clarifying for the third gear guy ...

 

hey-oh!

 

beezle blows donkey penis

 

don't be mad because we're going to do our timing service and you're not invited...

 

So does that mean we're meat'in at a farm on sat?


The ATF was on my porch yesterday, went with redline racing ATF. So I can run a 13.2 @ 102mph

 

I did the gm fluid :/ twice, worked for the first 10 minutes and the grind is back, and still no good so I'm sure it's going to need to be replaced, anyone know any good acura tl savvy shops? I really don't want to end up with a bad job being done and an even worse trans

 

that's no bueno


I had my 03' TLS tranny replaced at GUNN acura back in the day. I'm sure someone might know of a cheaper route but they did a good job with my old one.

 

I want a new tl! Need a 6spd!..

 

Rookies. I'll get my 105k service done in Katy for $600 for the full service done + RENTAL CAR. BAM

 

Ya was gonna pay 500 for mine but guess we'll save 500-600 bucks! BAM!...

 

So its free? Mine included the parts yo

 

Diy all day everyday

 

Erry day erry day



600 for parts and labor is legit. I would have paid that.


I think I'm at about $190 minus the ATF and coolant, a little over 400 with those added in, not bad.

 

I haven't needed or had a chance to wrench on my new to me TL yet. I can't imagine any service being more difficult to DIY than any other Honda I've owned

 

Ya I don't think I paid much over $200-$300 on all oem parts...

 

Saw a black TLS today on Huebner.... had custom plates that said 07 TLS... anyone know this person... looks like CCWs on the car... looked good.

 

hmm don't think so.


So we all down for next Saturday dinner? 7:30?

 

So Beezle you talking about doing this tomorrow?...I'll pm you my #....

 

I gotta talk to the wifey. We have something from 11-2 tomorrow. Let me see if I can get out of it. Ill let you know ASAP



I did get the serpentine belt in today too so I should be all good to go.

 

I should be good for that Champ. Thanks for putting this together.

 

So only the dealer is what u guys recommend?! And I love the 6 speed man I'm sure once I get it fixed I will invest more I'll post pics soon!

 

Gunn acura kind of a rip off (monopoly) if your gonna try dealer status I'd star with one in Austin as they have more than one & can compete

Or atleast call around & see if Gunn will match the price...

 

& Beezle whenever man...just think it would be good to do it on a Saturday worst case acura is still open & starting in the morning is probably a good idea...

 

Beezle, Jeremy, John, and everyone else are you guys good for next Saturday?

I don't have anyone's # and stuff

 

Yup my whole interior is black now ; ) ...success!...

 

Beezle im good even if you wanna do it tomorrow as I have a second vehicle...