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Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
10-08-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,339
Posted By civic_in_LA

Re: visor issue...possible swap?

My visors have been breaking about once a year. I had two replaced already, and after this recent heat wave here in Los Angeles, both of my visors are again busted . It is so annoying, and...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
01-09-2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,620
Posted By civic_in_LA

$302 a month 5 years 7k down

$302 a month
5 years
7k down
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
01-09-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,353
Posted By civic_in_LA

Dang, I average 23-27 mpg driving moderately. ...

Dang, I average 23-27 mpg driving moderately. WHat do you guys do to get 30? Is that on premium?
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
01-08-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,594
Posted By civic_in_LA

After countless knuckle shaves I learned to use...

After countless knuckle shaves I learned to use the tap method. Put the socket on the bolt and hold it with your left, then with the palm on your right hand tap the ratchet until breaks loose. This...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-05-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 788
Posted By civic_in_LA

So we know its a D16Y8 tranny, that has been...

So we know its a D16Y8 tranny, that has been established.

But if I go to buy one, how will I know that its a D16Y8 one versus the tranny for the LX and DX model? Anyone with info, please help.
...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 788
Posted By civic_in_LA

I searched and searched, using different words...

I searched and searched, using different words and still no find. Can anyone please tell me what stamps are on the different transmissions?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2006, 10:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,995
Posted By civic_in_LA

Yeah really, there is no need to rotate tires. ...

Yeah really, there is no need to rotate tires.

I had my car since it was new, in 97, and never did I rotate tires. The whole tire rotation thing is a scam and big conspiracy.

Im running on...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-03-2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 540
Posted By civic_in_LA

Are you making reference to the feet on the flip...

Are you making reference to the feet on the flip flops or the control arms.

I like those bushings. What brand are they and how much did you pay for them?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-03-2006, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 567
Posted By civic_in_LA

definetly sounds like your Cat. I had the same...

definetly sounds like your Cat. I had the same BS problem on my civic, failed the same test, replaced the CAT and I passed.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-02-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 396
Posted By civic_in_LA

damned that sounds wierd. It may be a bad...

damned that sounds wierd. It may be a bad thermostat. Try running it without one to see what it does.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-01-2006, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 396
Posted By civic_in_LA

It sounds like your fan is not kicking in. ...

It sounds like your fan is not kicking in.

When your car begins to go over normal temp, pop your hood and check to see if the fan is running. If it is not, that is your problem.

First check...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-01-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,995
Posted By civic_in_LA

I never rotate my tires period. I just know that...

I never rotate my tires period. I just know that I replace my front tires more frequently than the back ones.

There really is no need to rotate tires. It just ensures that at the end you have to...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-01-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 788
Posted By civic_in_LA

Civic4Less, My tranny is a 5 speed manual. Did...

Civic4Less,
My tranny is a 5 speed manual. Did you mean that you know how to check for the stamp number or that you know how much it would cost to rebuild. Please let me know. And are you from...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-01-2006, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 788
Posted By civic_in_LA

Thanks for the attempt transpar_nt, I appreciate...

Thanks for the attempt transpar_nt, I appreciate your assistance. I'm planning on actually going out to buy one so I would really like to know which tranny stamp number to look for, so that I could...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-01-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By civic_in_LA

Not sure if you had the tranny rebuilt, but your...

Not sure if you had the tranny rebuilt, but your tranny may be messed up. It kind of sounds like the problem that many of us are having with the input shaft bearing of the tranny? Kee[ us posted on...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-31-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 788
Posted By civic_in_LA

Identifying tranny

My tranny is fucked up, I have thet input shaft bearing fucked up. I'm thinking of just getting myself another tranny and have if ready to replace, in order to avoid down time on my car. If I buy...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-29-2005, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By civic_in_LA

I have noticed that this topic tends to appear...

I have noticed that this topic tends to appear pretty often. Someone should do a nice write up with pictures and all.

I am going to be changing my tranny in about a month, I'll try to get my...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-29-2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,347
Posted By civic_in_LA

Re: Coolent hose expanding, any idea why??? (dohcdelsol)

While you are at it, you should change all your coolant holding hoses, the two radiator ones, the heater core ones and the bypass.

I kept my stock ones on for a about 125k miles and last month...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-28-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 597
Posted By civic_in_LA

I know what you mean, Whenever i go anywhere...

I know what you mean, Whenever i go anywhere there are people I know i press the clutch so that they will not think im rolling on a total clunker. Its freaking embarrasing, I swear. Im going to...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-28-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 948
Posted By civic_in_LA

I completely agree with boostatic. I have the...

I completely agree with boostatic. I have the exact symptoms mentioned here. You start the car up and you hear a wierd, sort of light griniding or rubbing noise. Press the clutch and its gone. On...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-28-2005, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,489
Posted By civic_in_LA

I had the same problem about three years ago. I...

I had the same problem about three years ago. I took the car in to get my clutch replaced. TOld the mechanic to change all the seals including the ones for the axles. I pick up the car and...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-28-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 597
Posted By civic_in_LA

Thanks for the response Penies Hatchie. I...

Thanks for the response Penies Hatchie. I figured it was the input shaft from reading the other threads.

I called around, and a used Japanese transmission for the EX model is going for about...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-28-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 597
Posted By civic_in_LA

I had the same symptoms. Took my car into get...

I had the same symptoms. Took my car into get the clutch and throw out bearing replaced.

It turns out that the clutch was almost new, the throw out bearing was okay, and the reaking noise...
Forum: Tech / Misc
12-19-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By civic_in_LA

So what was the problem?

So what was the problem?
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