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Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
05-11-2017, 03:10 AM
Replies: 0
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Posted By Rick1t

knock sensor

Gentlemen,
I am new to this side of the forum.......longtime user on the civic side.....but last week a 90-year-old thought stop signs were optional. Hense I bought a sight on seen 2004 Accord EXL...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
11-26-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,471
Posted By Rick1t

Re: heater core replacement

Hey, thanks for the feedback........quite a spread on time......2 hours to all day.......what were the engineers at Honda thinking......

Has anyone seen a tutorial on this somewhere? I didn't see...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
11-26-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,471
Posted By Rick1t

heater core replacement

Gentlemen, I have a stock 98 EX, 400K, did the head gasket last Christmas.........just gave this gem to my son........We need to replace the heater core.....any Idea of a timeframe for doing this?...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-14-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 923
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Power Windows/Motors

Thanks.......looking forward to getting my son to the pick and pull.....Fox had several Honda's this vintage last time I was there.

We will scrounge for:
Window regulator
wiper motor
misc...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-14-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 923
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Power Windows/Motors

I looked it up......thanks...hopefully it won't be hard to pull without power.....cycling the window...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-14-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 923
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Power Windows/Motors

Jackson Michigan......headed to Fox auto tomorrow......rite of passage for my son.....going to pick and pull.

I did a visual but did not disassemble the motor or drive what part is the regulator?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-14-2016, 04:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 923
Posted By Rick1t

Power Windows/Motors

1998 Civic EX 390K going into semi retirement from my DD 35K year to my Son's 2 mile commute to work....

My driver side window slips down 3/8-1/2" when I "roll" it up it bangs, clanks or thumps at...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
06-12-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,655
Posted By Rick1t

Slick 50 or MotorKote

Anyone use these additives?

2005 Civic EX
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
06-12-2016, 03:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Retiring my 98 Civic looking at an 05 ex

I did it......I purchased a 05 EX stock AT with 135K miles.......I don't know service history other than timing belt change. I used synthetic oil on my 98 Civic and it developed oil leaks....I will...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-04-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Squeaks & Struts

Ron
Thanks for the feedback......no I haven't he's been away a college.....just heading out on his first real job.......We will try that.....I just kinda assumed that the struts must be getting...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
06-04-2016, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By Rick1t

Retiring my 98 Civic looking at an 05 ex

My 98 Civic will be going into semi retirement.......looking at an 05 EX it has an auto trans.....would have preferred a manual........but finding a low mileage unit is hard.......anyway and advice...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-04-2016, 04:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By Rick1t

Squeaks & Struts

1998 Civic EX Stock 390K, nearly no visible rust.....

My old girl is getting ready for semi retirement......I will stop using her as my daily driver (32K miles a year) and have my son use her for...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
03-14-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,083
Posted By Rick1t

Re: water pump failure

Ah.....sorry. Since I posted on this forum.........but I understand....

98 Civic Ex
stock 385K miles

I did the timing belt/waterpump 15K ago. Radiator 5K ago....I did not do a flush....which I...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
03-12-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,083
Posted By Rick1t

Re: water pump failure

Tony
Thanks for the reply.........maybe I'm slow...... What did I do that was incorrect? I don't have a clue what you mean....

Rick
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
03-12-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,083
Posted By Rick1t

water pump failure

Question.........Can a water pump fail....or do they just leak? I don't mean seize up....that would be a failure for sure......Without going into all of the details...... I believe I have a bubble in...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-09-2016, 04:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

Thanks everyone....the head was off by .008 did several test drives....one day of work...about 100 miles seems good.....

Thanks

Rick
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-07-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,619
Posted By Rick1t

breather box grommet

Just finished a head gasket job on my 98 Civic with 380K miles.....the head was off by .008......the biggest pain was the intake manifold..........and the PCV valve on the breather box. of course the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-03-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

Update......Got the head off...what a pain the neck the backside of the intake manifold was......taking the head for check and surface tomorrow.....I was surprised that he coolant jacket around the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-19-2015, 04:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

Tony
What I'm saying is........it doesn't seem wise to drop $1000 in this car.......
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-19-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

Ok Compression test prior to head removal.......What would be the maximum deviation between cylinders? and what range should I have?

Thanks
Rick
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-18-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

Thanks......I appreciate all of your patience.......I need to just jump in with both feet...I will start the tear down early next week.......knowing I will basically have nearly two weeks to get it...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-18-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

Tony
I'm certainly not going to rebuild the block.......this is not a hobby or a classic I will keep forever....just a daily driver.....about 30K per year...that I would like to make last until...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-18-2015, 05:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

Jimi
With the balance of the motor having 380K miles does spending that much on the valves make sense? or would making sure the head is not warped enough?

I appreciate your wisdom.....
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-17-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

I found great prices at Honda parts now...........

My local Upull junk yard has several civics my vintage.....is there any wisdom in getting a head with less miles....they want $40.00 for them....
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-17-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,436
Posted By Rick1t

Re: Its time for a head gasket

Tom Cat & other helpful experts

My Civic 1998 EX 5-Speed Manual

I looked up the bulletin Tom Cat you are correct......the special gasket was for earlier models

Thanks
Rick
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