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Forum: Honda CR-V & Element
12-12-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,640
Posted By guinnessstout

Icon2 2008 CRV 2.4L rattle noise at cold start

Have anybody else had an issue with loud valve noise at cold start that goes away after about 5-10 minute warm up. The temps at night when I get off of work is around 20-25*F and the noise is loud. I...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
11-16-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 49,991
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: ***OFFICIAL 8G Suspension Thread***

After putting the car on a lift myself and not trusting the dealership I found that the dealer had re-installed the spring wrong and that the lower spring was not seated in the pocket at all, it was...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
11-15-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,810
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Noise coming from front springs

The car is only about 1.5" lower all the way around. I found out that when Honda replaced the strut bearings they installed the right front spring wrong. They didn't make sure to set the lower coil...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
11-07-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,810
Posted By guinnessstout

Icon2 Noise coming from front springs

I have an 06 EX 4DR. I installed a set of new eibach pro kit springs, new struts, new strut bearings, and new top plates. I am now getting a popping noise when I turn to the left at low speeds and at...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
11-07-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 49,991
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: ***OFFICIAL 8G Suspension Thread***

A question about noise coming from the front of my 06 EX 4DR, I installed a new set of Eibach pro-kit springs new struts and new strut bearings with new top hats. I am getting a noise that sounds...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
12-08-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,507
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: top engine cleaner question

thanks for the input, I do use Lucas fuel treatment currently every oil change. I used to work at Honda and we used a de-carb bottle that was sucked into the intake trought the brake booster vacuum...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
12-07-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,507
Posted By guinnessstout

Icon2 top engine cleaner question

I have 75k miles on my '06 civic ex. Has anybody used the honda top engine cleaner? And if so was it worth the hassel of running it through the engine?
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
12-07-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: After engine cleaner engine surging

I also spray off my engine bay each time. I have found that using compressed air to blow the water out of the electrical connectors and around the oxygen sensors always helps to ensure that the water...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
07-08-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,846
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Hard brake pedal, no stopping power.

yes the car will work fine after a short warm up. The other morning it had vacuum in the booster, so this happens during colder nights it seems. just thinking of doing a longer warm up in the...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
07-06-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,846
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Hard brake pedal, no stopping power.

I will check the booster again this morning and see if it still has neg pressure in it. The brake fluid has been changed twice every 25k.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-05-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,075
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Need some help, cracked exhaust manifold

you can get an aftermarket cat for and ex and install a header from a known company and then have an exhaust shop weld in the ex cat. I don't suggest getting an illegal smog. Its not that hard to...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
07-05-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,846
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Hard brake pedal, no stopping power.

ajpturbo, I said I worked there for three years now I work for the power company hense the reason why i left was that they are rip offs and they get away with shady stuff. As far as the concrete I...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-05-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,075
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Need some help, cracked exhaust manifold

I have a friend that took his to a exhaust shop and had them weld the crack, then they ran a tap throught the o2 sendor threads. it worked for him to pass smog and then he saved up money and bought a...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
07-05-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,846
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Hard brake pedal, no stopping power.

lets first start by saying to this ajpturbo crap guy, I worked at the honda dealer here for three years and yes they are rip offs. I do the brakes and guides do get lubed and I use honda pads, brake...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
07-04-2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,846
Posted By guinnessstout

Hard brake pedal, no stopping power.

lets start by saying that my car is an 06 ex 4dr with the auto trans.

For the past month now I have been having no brakes and a very hard brake pedal in the morning right as I pull out of my...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
04-20-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: attn 2006 Civic EX 4dr owners - any problems?

I have a 2006 civic ex sedan and it is great the only things that I have to complain about is a vibration at idle while in gear. The car has had the rear upper control arms replaced due to a...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
03-04-2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 755
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: control arm replacement, which is cheaper?

It isn't that hard to change, the only thing you will want to do is get it aligned after so don't do it and forget to align for a few days due to bad tire wear.
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
02-25-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,578
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Tensioner bolt recall on R-18 engine

Call the dealer and give them your VIN# they will be able to tell you if the recall is for your car.

I would not wait until the bolt head breaks, The amount of time that it takes for them to get...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
02-25-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,782
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Resurface brake rotors?

If you do any hard braking or want the new brake pads to seat in to the rotor good I suggest having the rotors resurfaced and after the brakes are all put back on the car make sure you seat them...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
02-20-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,578
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Tensioner bolt recall on R-18 engine

I'm not sure if the valve adjustment will help a hunting idle but it will smooth things out from a vibration point of view. Some of my friends cars have that issue of falling idle only when the a/c...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
02-19-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,578
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Tensioner bolt recall on R-18 engine

The update didn't help with my idle vibration issue. I talked to a tech at the dealer and they said that a Valve adjustment will calm the idle vibration. They have been finding tight valves and idle...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
02-19-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,578
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: Tensioner bolt recall on R-18 engine

I had it performed this morning, The recal number is 09-007. They put a new belt tensioner pivot bolt and also put a new drive belt on. They said that the pivot bolt head was breaking off and causing...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
02-18-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,578
Posted By guinnessstout

Icon2 Tensioner bolt recall on R-18 engine

Has anyone had this done yet?
Does anyone have a print of the actual recall from honda w/ the labor steps and times?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-21-2009, 12:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By guinnessstout

Re: need to get a B18 v-tec head

I have a b18 block but want to build the gsr head.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-20-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By guinnessstout

Icon2 need to get a B18 v-tec head

does any one know where I can get a complete B18 v-tec head ffrom in southern california?
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