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08-10-2017, 06:25 PM
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OEM quality caliper repair kits for Accord

Do any of the Honda techs know where I can purchase OEM quality front caliper repair kits for a 2014 Honda Accord EX VIN 1HGCR2F76EA096450? Front brake pads made by Nissin and Akebono, both EOM...
02-29-2016, 12:09 PM
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Views: 15,913
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Icon5 Amount of HCF2 CVT fluid at change

Does anyone know

1) The mileage @ which the CVT fluid (HCF2 Yellow label) must be changed in a 2014 Honda Accord EX with a 2.4 liter I-4 Earth Dreams engine? I know the exact mileage is...
05-19-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,833
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Icon6 Can the EACV on a 91 Civic DX be disassembled?

This car has begun to surge badly at idle, idle irregularly and too fast > 1200 RPM. I suspect the electronic air control valve (EACV) is dirty because it has never been removed or disassembled since...
05-01-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By DennisWaller

Icon6 1991 Civic DX 1.5 L refused to start

This well maintained car invariably started and ran well after complete engine overhaul 20K miles ago when master relay, O2 sensor & fuel filter were replaced with OEM parts. Engine unexpectedly...
07-22-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,758
Posted By DennisWaller

Rear Trailing Arm Bushing on 1988 Civic DX

I am aware these bushings fail frequently and that Schley makes a nifty tool #65100 to press out the old bushings and press in new ones without removing the rear trailing arm from the car. Amazon...
07-22-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,173
Posted By DennisWaller

Icon6 Rear Trailing Arm Bushing on 1988 Civic DX

I am aware these bushings fail frequently and that Schley makes a nifty tool #65100 to press out the old bushings and press in new ones without removing the rear trailing arm from the car. Amazon...
06-04-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,131
Posted By DennisWaller

Re: Are the Valves of the US and Japan made F23A1 engine interchangeable?

I suspect the valves have the same dimensions but probably have different metallurgy or treatment e.g. are the valves for the Japanese engine nitrided? My real questions are A) Do the more expensive...
06-02-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,131
Posted By DennisWaller

Are the Valves of the US and Japan made F23A1 engine interchangeable?

The F 23A1 engine installed in the 1998-2002 Accord LX, EX and SE models was manufactured in both Japan and the US. The heads, valve guides and valve keepers were identical. However, the Honda parts...
06-01-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By DennisWaller

Re: Source of engine parts for Japanese 2000 EX

For the sake of clarity would you explain the abbreviation "USDM"?
05-29-2010, 01:52 PM
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Views: 1,244
Posted By DennisWaller

Source of engine parts for Japanese 2000 EX

This 2000 EX 4 dr sedan, built in Japan with an F23A1 engine ,has begun to burn oil and may need an overhaul and I am identifying parts sources prior to disassembling the engine. Honda built this...
10-22-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By DennisWaller

Source of crankshaft wrench

When replacing the timing belt on Honda cars with automatic transmissions you must have an external hex wrench that fits into a recess in the crankshaft pulley to hold it firmly in position while...
07-19-2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,351
Posted By DennisWaller

Icon2 Is Honda AT fluid really Dexron

While changing the AT transmission fluid on a 1998 CR-V I noticed the dip stick seal has DEXRON clearly embossed on the top. This cause me to question whether Honda AT Fluid is really ordinary...
07-19-2009, 05:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,673
Posted By DennisWaller

Re: Two idle problems-1991 Honda Civic DX

Thanks to everyone who replied. The problem was an overly tight accelerator cable which prevented the throttle from closing completely. I had checked the cable but failed to notice that as the...
07-19-2009, 05:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,673
Posted By DennisWaller

Re: Two idle problems-1991 Honda Civic DX

Yes, I have the factory shop manual
07-14-2009, 11:11 AM
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Views: 40,673
Posted By DennisWaller

Re: Two idle problems-1991 Honda Civic DX

The 1.5L DX engine with throttle body FI does not have a fast idle thermo valve. That is only installed on the 1.6L EX engine which has port FI.
Dennis Waller
07-13-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,673
Posted By DennisWaller

Icon2 Two idle problems-1991 Honda Civic DX

There are two idle problems. A) Fast idle: The engine will not idle below 1K RPM even after it has reached operating temperature; adjusting the idle control screw has no effect. Although no codes are...
06-01-2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,052
Posted By DennisWaller

Ignition timing on a rebuilt 1991 Civic DX

After completely rebuilding this D15B2 engine including replacing the timing belt I found it impossible to advance the timing by turning the distributor to reach the recommended timing setting of 18...
01-31-2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,659
Posted By DennisWaller

Icon6 Left drive shaft will not seat into the trans

Recently I rebuild the 5 sp manual transmission on a 1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5L. All the bearings and oil seals were replaced with Honda parts but the differential carrier was not disassembled. After...
01-24-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,398
Posted By DennisWaller

Icon6 Left drive shaft will not seat into the trans

I rebuilt the 5 speed manual transmission on a 1991 Honda Civic DX by replacing all the oil seals and bearings including the "set ring" at the inner end of the drive shaft. Now I am unable to get the...
12-14-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,455
Posted By DennisWaller

90 Sedan-I know that #79722-SK7-000 is the wrong...

90 Sedan-I know that #79722-SK7-000 is the wrong part because I ordered it and placed it beside the hose in the picture. I will try the number 79722-SH3-000 you suggest. My only concern with bulk...
12-14-2008, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,455
Posted By DennisWaller

What is the correct part number?

I am working on a 1991 Honda Civic DX 3dr hatchback 49 state model with 5 sp manual transmission. VIN--2HGED6350MH535756
I am attempting to replace the water inlet Hose B that connects the heater...
12-04-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By DennisWaller

Icon6 Mounting bolts for Excedy clutch

The factory manual for a 1991 Honda Civic DX (D15B2) calls for special 12 point bolts to attach the pressure plate to the flywheel. When we removed the clutch we found an American aftermarket...
10-13-2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By DennisWaller

Defective ACL bearings for 1991 Honda Civic (repost from Civic column)

Have any of the readers experienced problems with defective ACL bearings in Hondas? I purchased a complete set of standard dimension ACL bearings for a 91 Civic-mains, connecting road and thrust- and...
10-13-2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,047
Posted By DennisWaller

Defective ACL bearings for 1991 Honda Civic

Have any of the readers experienced problems with defective ACL bearings in Hondas? I purchased a complete set of standard dimension ACL bearings for a 91 Civic-mains, connecting road and thrust- and...
09-01-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,898
Posted By DennisWaller

What should be done about grooves on crankshaft caused by the oil seals

Upon inspecting the crankshaft of my 1991 HONDA Civic DX (D15B2 engine) which I am rebuilding, I discovered distinct narrow smooth grooves in the crankshaft where it contacted both the front and the...
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