manual transmission advice (not in VX)

[nbvolks]

Oops! Dated a lady who had one back when they were new and just had it in my head they were mid-engine. My apologies for posting before checking my facts.

hehe...no biggy...they sort of look as if that's how they are, and I remeber reading something somewhere that listed them as MR as well.

[MZ-N10]

the del sol can use transmission from a civic, integra or crx. basically anything with a b-series/d-series engine could be swapped in. the problem depends on whether or not u have the hydrolic transmission or wire. i dont remember my hondas too well so i couldnt tell you form the year. but its a pretty safe bet tat a civic or integ of the same year should ahve the same transmission. always do ur hw before u buy....

[MrCrowley]

I used to have a '95 Delsol. To help me I will need to know if it is an S 1.5 sohc 105hp?, an SI 1.6 sohc vtec 116 hp (D16Z? something engine code), or a 1.6 DOHC vtec 160hp.

I am most familiar with the SI as that is what I had. On mine, the hydraulic clutch master is of course inside the firewall behind the clutch. There should be a metal hydraulic line that runs down the drivers side towards the front of the car near the transaxle, and then curves towards the engine on the front of the transaxle. It will connect to the slave cylinder almost in the middle and to the right of the bellhousing right smack in front of you when you pop the hood. I believe that there is a bleed screw right there. It shouldnt be much of a problem on this car if it is an SI. the other models I would recommend like you said- a delsol forum. OR If you can tell me which engine model, I can cross reference the engine with other civic models where someone may be knowledgeable. Other than that, it should be as simple as a brake bleeding, pressure test operation.

Good Luck! Let me know what you find out.

Dont let her find out that with lowering springs, shocks, sway bars, bushings, and tires, that thing will exceed 1G laterals!!! The 2002 SCCA winner had a modified Delsol. Loose chassis, slightly overweight for its size, but low center of gravity. front and rear strut tower bars are EXCELLENT modifications to the Delsol, more than on any other car that I have driven with and without (due to the loose chassis). The front strut bar can be had for cheap right from the dealership as it is a stock component on the DOHC VTEC model. BTW, if its not a DOHC VTEC, her car doesnt even have a rear sway bar!!! Big improvement

[etlsport]

mr crowley... im buyin you dinner! your description was awesome, your directions to the release cylinder were awesome (it is an SI), went out there and bled the hydraulic system in the freezing cold.. once it was all done, the friction point of the clutch came out about 2 inches farther than it used to be and it drives beautifully!!!! thanks to all who helped out

[MrCrowley]

Woohoo! Glad I read the board- I dont get as much time to come by as much. You must have good karma

Edit: I just noticed you're in Philly. You owe me a Philly steak! LOL Im there dude. I miss living in DE sometimes.