Richard's '03 CL-S 6MT

Sil2DrV6 · Oct 4, 2023

RedRyder said:
Your car being test driven:

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Anyway...this swap gonna happen in my lifetime? What is left to do?

Yea that landing will def tell you it's the suspension lol.

I hope you won't be a grandpa, when the swap is done..

But really, as far as the replacements go, while this car is being drivable, it should be just this, and the swap can happen w/o any additional work. (Maybe the heater core hoses? Idk. Was told abt that once.. then the swap time.)

But I gotta figure out where to tow it and store it, too.. Once I figure that out, I can get the swap happen.

I have yet to figure out whether I should get this semi crappy dash + harnesses out in order to get the correct mileage on the clock, with the operatable electronic features, like memo seats n heated mirrors etc..

The pandemic def slowed down this process in many ways. Plus, the CL beater is now being too convenient as my shoes to take care of my life lately. Those are probably the biggest reasons why the speed of this game became like a turtle.

RedRyder · Oct 4, 2023

Well then, it appears that both your and my Accords have become garage queens. Cheers. :lawl:

ThatDesiKid · Oct 4, 2023

Sil2DrV6 said:
The pandemic def slowed down this process in many ways. Plus, the CL beater is now being too convenient as my shoes to take care of my life lately. Those are probably the biggest reasons why the speed of this game became like a turtle.

Having a beater that's fun to whip around in almost made me not want to do the swap. I don't blame you for taking your time. If I had the money I'd have considered J35A4/6-speed swapping the Accord and keeping the CL but found the TL-S instead.

Sil2DrV6 · Oct 5, 2023

RedRyder said:
Well then, it appears that both your and my Accords have become garage queens. Cheers.

At this point, no one knows how long I'll be nursing out this queen, when she gets her castle. Oh yeah, the queens are both in the same SMR color. :cheers:

ThatDesiKid said:
Having a beater that's fun to whip around in almost made me not want to do the swap. I don't blame you for taking your time. If I had the money I'd have considered J35A4/6-speed swapping the Accord and keeping the CL but found the TL-S instead.

Yeah, man. It's so nice to have a beater! If I had the money, I would have finished up this swap game, immediately after getting this CL three years ago lol.

Got her checked out, and the shaft assemblies had a little play.

All this in order to replace the T1 clock bulb, right below the center air duct lol. The 6GA's take only 30 seconds...

The most recent pic of the bay from this summer. The PS pump line will be swapped out with the Accord's newer one in the end. Radiator surface, knock on the woods, but very gently lol.

Sil2DrV6 · Nov 9, 2023

Got the car back with new factory axles & half shaft parts components. Yay! No more vibrations! No more driving like a gran ma in a limping mode either. Man, I forgot how powerful this car was.. The acceleration on the 3rd & 4th gear is absolutely insane.. It's so much fun to drive this thing again, it's really hard not to speed up to the next gear lol.

I think it's reasonable to say that this whole parts replacement game, prior to the swap, is pretty much done now. Maybe renewing a couple of old ground wires & rusty wire harness brackets, or so? But that's about it. It took a lot of patience and time to get here from the start, which was abt three years ago. But, with all these new parts, I believe that the swap will be simple and solid, w/o having any issues, when the time comes. Over all, I am very relieved now, and fully ready to enjoy driving this thing for a while!

EDIT: I just remembered about getting the new BF cylinder cap to take care of the leakage issue!

Updated the list, and posted some photos!

Engine Bay / Performance:
＊ '04 - '06 Acura TL Base Starter Motor
＊ '08 - '12 Honda Accord V6 AT J35 Intake Manifold Top Cover
＊ '09 - '14 Acura TL J37 Intake Manifold
＊ Bosch Icon Wiper Blades
＊ DC Sports Stainless Steel Headers (For AT CL/TL/AV6 Custom Bent)
＊ Denso Alternator
＊ Denso Ignition Coils
＊ Exedy OEM Spec Clutch
＊ Injen Technology Cold Air Intake
＊ Innovative Mounts OEM Spec Engine Mounts
＊ Luk OEM Spec Flywheel
＊ Magnaflow OEM Grade Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter
＊ P2R Power Rev Racing J32 Throttle body to J37 Intake Manifold Adaptor
＊ Tanabe Revel Medallion Touring-S Cat-Back Exhausts System

Suspension / Footwork:
＊ Falken Pro G5 All Season High Performance Front Tires
＊ Falken Sincera SN250 All Season Grand-Touring Rear Tires
＊ SPC Right Front OE Replacing Upper Ball Joint
＊ Unbranded Power Steering Rack + Endlinks

Exterior / Cosmetics:
＊ Debadged 3.2CL Type-S Emblem (Fell off) lol
＊ San Marino Pink Clear Coat Cancer lol

Interior:
＊ Custom Accessories Black Front Seat Covers
＊ JDM Air Fresheners
＊ JDM Front Seats Neck Pillows
＊ Meguiar's Air Re-Fresher (Applied)
＊ Weathertech All-Weather Universal Floor mats
＊ Two-layered Rear Window Films (Purpled & Bubbled) lol

Lighting:
＊ Stock

Electronics / I.C.E. / Misc.:
＊ Stock

Parts Replacement Log:
-- 12/01/2008 99,070 mi Exterior lights checked Light bulb(s) replaced
-- 02/01/2010 107,884 mi Engine/powertrain computer/module replaced
-- 03/04/2010 108,279 mi Water pump & Timing belt replaced
-- 06/16/2012 120,849 mi Battery & light bulbs replaced
-- 01/21/2015 ???,??? mi Rear brake calipers replaced
-- 06/23/2015 133,467 mi Front and Rear Brake Pads replaced
-- 06/23/2015 133,467 mi Front Calipers replaced
-- 06/23/2015 133,467 mi Rear rotors replaced
-- 12/12/2015 135,520 mi Heater control valve replaced
-- 07/27/2020 143,460 mi Fuel Pump Relay replaced
-- 08/26/2020 143,481 mi EGR Valve replaced
-- 08/18/2020 143,483 mi Ignition Coils replaced
-- 08/18/2020 143,483 mi Spark Plugs & Wheel studs replaced
-- 12/09/2020 144,476 mi Air Intake replaced
-- 12/09/2020 144,476 mi Intake Manifold replaced
-- 12/09/2020 144,476 mi Throttle body gaskets
-- 12/09/2020 144,476 mi Throttle position sensor gasket
-- 12/10/2020 144,476 mi Rear Brake rotors and pads replaced
-- 12/18/2020 144,476 mi Rear wheel bearings and hubs replaced
-- 12/18/2020 144,476 mi Parking Brake hardware kit replaced
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Front Valve Cover replaced
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Intake Manifold Cover Bracket Replaced
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Lower Plenum Gasket Replaced
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Oil Pan Gasket
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Spark Plug Tube Seals Replaced
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Valve Cover Gaskets Replaced
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Valve Cover Seal Washers Replaced
-- 03/04/2021 144,944 mi Front Upper Ball Joint Replaced
-- 03/04/2021 144,944 mi Tires Replaced (Used)
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi A/C belt Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Camshaft Seal Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Crankshaft Seals Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Drive belt Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Drive belt tensioner Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Fuel Injectors Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Idler Bearing Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Oil Pressure Switch Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Power Steering Pump Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Power Steering Pump Belt Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Spool Valve Filter Housing Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Tensioner Bearing Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Timing Belt Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Water Pump Replaced
-- 09/27/2021 148,479 mi Water Temperature Sensor Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Clutch Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Flywheel Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Motor mounts & Brackets Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Transmission mount Components Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Cylinder head bolts Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Camshaft thrust covers Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Thermostat sensor switch o-ring Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Head gaskets Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Intake Manifold Plenum Gaskets Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Spark Plugs Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Fuel Rails + Sealing Components Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Injector base gaskets Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Starter Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Alternator Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi A/C Compressor Replaced (*USED)
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Crankshaft Pulley Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Exhausts Manifold Headers & A-pipe Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Exhausts manifold gaskets Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Oil Pan with Hondabond sealing Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Oil Pump front main oil seal Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Cylinder block rear main oil seal & plate Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Catalytic converter Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Exhausts system piping & mufflers + hangers Replaced
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Power steering rack & outer tie rod ends Replaced
-- 01/12/2023 150,081 mi Passenger Motor mount Replaced
-- 01/12/2023 150,081 mi Valve Cover Seal Washers Replaced
-- 01/12/2023 150,081 mi Upper & Lower radiator Hoses Replaced
-- 05/25/2023 156,699 mi Tires Replaced (*TWO USED)
-- 05/25/2023 156,699 mi Wheels Aligned
-- 06/22/2023 157,665 mi Rear Left Brake caliper replaced
-- 06/22/2023 157,665 mi Rear Brake pads replaced
-- 06/29/2023 158,003 mi Driver's side HID ballast replaced (*USED)
-- 07/13/2023 158,191 mi Thermostat, Switch, & the cover Replaced
-- 11/07/2023 161,788 mi Drive Shafts Replaced
-- 11/07/2023 161,788 mi Half Shaft Assembly Components Replaced

Vehicle History Service Log:
-- 09/14/2002 5,110 mi General Service
-- 01/30/2003 9,931 mi Recommended mi service
-- 05/14/2003 14,963 mi General Service
-- 08/14/2003 19,156 mi General Service
-- 12/02/2003 23,560 mi General Service
-- 12/29/2003 24,686 mi Wheels & Tires checked
-- 03/08/2004 27,374 mi General Service
-- 10/20/2006 63,964 mi Braking Service
-- 06/14/2007 72,773 mi Braking Service
-- 11/21/2007 79,037 mi Tires checked
-- 12/01/2008 99,070 mi General Service
-- 04/09/2009 99,617 mi Maintenance inspection completed
-- 04/09/2009 99,617 mi Exterior lights checked
-- 03/04/2010 108,279 mi Tires balanced rotated & aligned
-- 03/04/2010 108,279 mi Front brake rotors resurfaced
-- 12/08/2010 113,690 mi Maintenance inspection completed
-- 12/08/2010 113,690 mi Brakes checked
-- 12/08/2010 113,690 mi Tires checked
-- 12/08/2010 113,690 mi Electrical system checked
-- 02/07/2011 114,303 mi General Service
-- 11/29/2011 118,426 mi General Service
-- 03/15/2012 ???,??? mi General Service
-- 06/16/2012 120,849 mi General Service
-- 05/24/2013 125,872 mi General Service
-- 06/07/2013 ???,??? mi General Service
-- 03/07/2014 128,641 mi General Service
-- 01/21/2015 ???,??? mi Brake system bled
-- 06/23/2015 133,467 mi General Service
-- 06/23/2015 133,467 mi Brake fluid changed
-- 07/09/2015 133,534 mi General Service
-- 12/12/2015 135,520 mi General Service
-- 12/12/2015 135,520 mi Cooling, A/C and heating system serviced
-- 12/12/2015 135,520 mi Coolant flushed/changed
-- 09/19/2018 143,359 mi Recommended mi Service
-- 09/19/2018 143,359 mi Drivability/performance checked
-- 08/26/2020 143,481 mi General Service
-- 12/09/2020 144,476 mi Throttle Body Cleaning
-- 12/10/2020 144,476 mi Valve Clearance Adjustments
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Full Vehicle Inspection Service
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Valve Clearance Re-Adjusted
-- 01/18/2021 144,506 mi Oil Pan Resealed
-- 02/11/2021 144,627 mi Clutch & Brake fluid changed
-- 02/11/2021 144,627 mi Parking brake adjusted
-- 02/17/2021 144,628 mi Takata Driver Airbag Safety Recall Replacement
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Cylinder Head Pressure Test, Clean, and Machined
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Valve Clearance Adjustment
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Engine oil changed
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Clutch fluid changed
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi A/C recharged
-- 10/03/2022 149,282 mi Transmission Case resurfaced
-- 04/20/2023 154,857 mi Engine Oil changed
-- 06/29/2023 158,005 mi Engine Oil changed
-- 07/23/2023 158,191 mi Brake fluid changed
-- 07/23/2023 158,191 mi Engine bay pressure washed

Vehicle Condition Remarks: Updated:11/09/2023

Left Windshield washer ----- Clogged.
Front Brake Rotors ----- Warped.
Struts ----- Weak.
Passenger's Seat Recliner ----- Stuck.
CD Player ----- N/A.
Front floor under seat ----- Crushed lol.
Brake fluid reservoir tank ----- leaking (inside).

Accord parts to reuse:
– 9th Gen Accord Y-pipe & Mufflers (Save)
– A/C Compressor
– Battery Box
– Catalytic Converter (Save)
– Engine Mounting Bracket
– Denso Odyssey Alternator
– Idle Air Control Valve & gasket
– Power Steering Oil Hose
– Radiator?
– Rear Cylinder Head Cover (Save)
– Throttle Cable
– Zero gauge ground wires

Parts to pull out:
– Motor & Transmission + mounts
– Engine Wire Harness
– ECU
– Axles with Half Shaft
– Power steering rack
– Cruise Control Unit
– Shift Cables and Shift Box
– Brake pedal
– Clutch pedal
– Clutch pedal mounting box
– Master cylinder
– Slave cylinder
– Rear brake caliper(s)
– Fuse box
– Keys

These served exactly 20 years of transportation till they failed recently..