Acura Integra Tips, Tutorials and DIY

I found a few tools that are made specifically for this rubber Cobalt filter cap. Here are the part numbers:

1. Snap-on part number A106, a socket for oil filters on GM Ecotec Engines, 1 1/4″ (32mm), 3/8″ drive
2. Hazet part number 2169-32, oil filter wrench
3. Lisle part number 14700 Oil Filter Wrench for GM 2.2L, Filter Wrench for GM 2.2L
   

I just bought one on eBay that appears to be the Lisle.

The oil filter in a Chevy Cobalt sits at the front of the engine block under a rubber cap. A hex top measures 1 1/4 inches or 31.75 mm.

I used channel lock pliers to remove the filter the first few times I changed the oil on my girlfriend’s car. The rubber top is starting to get chewed up despite my use of tape over the plier teeth.

Rest assured, a tool exists. Lisle part # 14700 Oil Filter Wrench for GM 2.2LThis 32mm, made in the USA, 3/8 inch drive socket fits the oil filter cap perfectly, and it won’t bump into the intake like your wrench or my channel lock pliers.

I also found an ACDelco filter that comes with a new, replacment rubber cap and green gasket seal for about $10 here.

Bleeding the coolant system after taking it apart removes air from the system. Some part manufacturers refuse to warrant a new radiator if the system is not properly bled and purged of air before using their new parts. Here are some instances when bleeding the engine cooling system is a good idea.

When to Bleed Integra Coolant System

• Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
• Radiator replacement or upgrade
• New thermostat

To bleed your Integra’s coolant system, top off the coolant and follow these steps:

1. Warm up the car to normal operating temperature with no radiator cap or radiator cap closed to first stop position that allows steam to bleed out. Some radiators have a bleed bolt near the cap that you can loosen to bleed air out.
   
2. Watch coolant drop when thermostat opens and add more coolant to system.
3. Wait for bubbles to stop and coolant to begin bleeding out of the radiator
4. Turn off the car and top off the coolant to the fill line.
5. Replace radiator cap and tighten.

I fitted the driver’s side rear plastic interior piece back into my car this afternoon. This picture shows how well my new speakers match up with the holes in the back seat.

I’ve made a lot of progress since the last pics, including some enclosure/baffles made out of 50$ worth of Dynamat. I’d consider that an optional step to this project, though. The speaker mount was a breeze and the new locations are pretty damn good.

Here are a few pictures that show how I mounted Pioneer 6×9s in the rear speaker locations. I removed the factory speakers and the black plastic brackets that hold them. The speakers are secured by only 3 screws, but I’ve had them mounted for a week now and they’re still extremely tight. I’ve got lots more pictures to post, but I wanted to throw these up ASAP.

The stock speakers in my 2-door Integra are 5 inch speakers that are stamped “MEXICO”. I’m replacing all of them. A lot of people claim these speakers are 5.5 or 6.5 inches. If you measure the speaker itself it’s hardly more than 5″. Including the rim the entire speaker assembly measures 6 and 1/8 inches. 

First, I’m going to put 6×9 inch speakers in the rear speaker positions (not the cargo tray!). A lot of forums make the project sound complex or even impossible. I was amazed at how easy it was to remove the interior pieces and mount 6×9s with no custom brackets.

Integra 6×9 myths

• Custom speaker brackets are needed
• There’s not enough room to mount a 6×9
• The interior metal must be cut

There are some modifications involved, but this is a fun project overall that uses only basic tools. During this modification, much of the interior behind the front seats must be removed. Learning this procedure allows you to access the rear speakers and all rear electronics.

Starting this website reminds me of Super Troopers.

“And we can’t take our car ’cause you removed the door for no reason”

I’ve owned a 2000 Acura Integra LS coupe for a little more than one year. You should’ve seen her when I found her. Her poor muffler had been cut off and a nasty exhaust welded directly to the stock muffler pipe. I changed it the night before a four hour trip. I didn’t have a garage at that apartment, and it was raining.

I took off an intake by the same shitty company that made the exhaust. I removed window tint from the front windows after receiving a written warning from the state police. Oh Pennsylvania.

I ditched 17 inch rims, as well. Now, I have 15″ stock replica rims that I bought on eBay.

I am building this site for primarily one purpose. There are no good integra 6×9 tutorials online. I’ve found a few decent write ups on honda-tech, but all of them have dead pictures. Tonight, I mounted Pioneer 6×9s in my rear speaker locations, and I’ve been taking pictures since I removed my rear interior last week.