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Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-29-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

Update 8-30-09 =)=)=)

Well I had my second opinion. It was done at my local Firestone where I had always good luck in the past and a good mechanic that works there that pays attention to detail....
Forum: Tech / Misc
08-29-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Good, Bad, or Ugly Buy on a Ford Focus ZX3

Just a update from the last posted question. Yes, I bought it and I am glad, I did. The Focus drives great. It now has 9,500 miles and several long road trips and not any issues so far. It's not...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-21-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

I learned a few things from this.....First, Leave the seals alone if there not leaking. At the time it was a preventive measure since the timing belt was being serviced. Second from making several...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-20-2009, 11:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

Has anyone used with success a Micro Sleeve crankshaft repair sleeve? Their web-site is - www.silver-seal.com/product/MS359 (http://www.silver-seal.com/product/MS359) . It looks like it worth a try...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-20-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

:cry:UPDATE #3-:cry::cry:
Today- Thurs- 8-20-09. I spoke to the Dealer to see what they found out. They said they ran a engine dye and cheked all areas. They said my crankcase front seal is...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-19-2009, 02:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

What do you mean by - F2X? My guess is your referring to the 2.2L Vtec Motor. The only thing the dealer said last week and yesterday was it was the crankshaft seal was leaking. I will call them today...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-19-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

Update #2, 8-18-09- I checked with the Dealer on Tuesday on the status of my car. The service rep. said it was the crankshaft seal again and they were going to replace it and take it for a test drive...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-18-2009, 12:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

Update. I picked my car up last Friday. The Dealer said my crankshaft seal was the cause of the leak this time. Replaced at no cost since everything at this point has 12 months parts and labor. They...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-13-2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

I would have to ask if they are putting sealant around the cam seal. I know it was never the valve cover gasket. I could check that from the top side. No pics since the leak is inside the timing...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-13-2009, 02:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,102
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Dealer issues on 96 Accord Oil Leak, HELP

Need some advice. A little long but here is want transpired so far with my Honda Dealer. I own a 96 Accord EX 2.2, automatic. About two months ago, I had a mechanic/friend change my timing belt and...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
08-03-2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,904
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: 92 honda accord gets poor fuel economy

I had poor fuel economy on my 96 Accord 2.2 VETEC. Had a fouled spark plug and engine light code for the plug #3. I had all new plugs, wires, dist. and light was out but came back on in a week. ...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
06-22-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 811
Posted By FIREBIRD71

AC serviced but Max. setting is OK.

Another question for those mechanical minded folks on this site. I have a 96 Accord EX with 129 k miles. I had my AC serviced last month at the dealer. They replaced one of the high pressure hoses...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
06-22-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 779
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Cam Seal Leaking..WHY????

Hello. Need some answers if you have them.....I have a 1996 Accord EX, 2.2 VTEC with automatic. I had my timing belt serviced at the dealer at 127k miles. I had all the seals replaced and the timing...
Forum: Tech / Misc
05-25-2009, 03:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Good, Bad, or Ugly Buy on a Ford Focus ZX3

Hi. Looking for opinions from mechanics....Here is what I found-
I am looking to buy this for my daughter and from what I heard Ford Focus are pretty dependable. Any different opinions out there? ...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-12-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 731
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: Will a 1995 EX Cluster fit my 1996 EX?

Thanks for the confirmation. My speedo goes crazy now and then and I have to use the rpm for my speed. Wanted to change out the whole cluster and keep the old cluster for spare parts for the guages...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-12-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 731
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Will a 1995 EX Cluster fit my 1996 EX?

Hello. I found a 1995 Honda Accord EX Inst.
Cluster with auto trans., with ABS.

Will this fit my 1996 Honda Accord EX, auto, four door with ABS?

Does it matter that the 1995 was a two...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-11-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,145
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: 1990 Honda Accord Paint Job Question

Try calling the nearby Honda dealer and ask for Parts Dept. Tell them your VIN and maybe they can tell you your color on a 1990. I did for my 1996 Accord and ordered a touch-up paint bottle from...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
04-10-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,206
Posted By FIREBIRD71

ECU : PO420 = Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshhold. From bank #1

Hey guys........I just updated my car with a new timing belt, water pump, plugs, wires, and dist., now afterwards I get the trouble code 420. No codes before my updates. The car runs stronger then...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-30-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,378
Posted By FIREBIRD71

96 Accord Gas Lid- Spring Install?????

Hey folks,


Need some help. My fuel door lid no longer opens with the cable latch on the floorboard on the drivers side. The cable works but I need two people to open my fuel door lid now. One...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-27-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,081
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: My speedometer doesn't work, but all other gauges are fine.

Next time you drive it check to see if your cruise control works and if it does then your speedo is bad which happens alot on your model. I have a 96 Accord EX, 125k with the same problem.
What I...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-06-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Opinion on Future Paint Job

Hi. I have a 1996 Honda Accord EX with 125k. I bought it for $2550 about a month ago. Currently have invested another $800 on some needed repairs, new tires, window tint, and remote start and entry...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-06-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 49,235
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: 1990 Honda Accord EX - Where is transmission fluid located?

It should be on the passenger side in front near engine block on transmission. Just look down about 10 inches from the top, to the right of your air cleaner housing and you should see a yellow handle...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-31-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,459
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Update onTranny

Hi. Just wanted to post an update on my tranny. I just did 1 of 3 of the tri-flush that P recommended. I used a white sock to filter the tranny oil and there was nothing to see on the sock to take a...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-27-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,459
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: 1996 Accord- Help with Transmission Shavings

Thanks for the help. I just picked up a case of Honda Tranny fluid form the dealer and will do my oil changes soon as mentioned above by P. I will try to filter and post a picture of it. I am...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-24-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,459
Posted By FIREBIRD71

Re: 1996 Accord- Help with Transmission Shavings

P Adams,

I think, I know your answer. I found it in another trasmission thread and I will be doing that with only the Honda Brand Tranny fluid. Your a wealth of information and I will post...
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