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Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
07-02-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

you are correct, thanks for pointing that out
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
07-02-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

Yes you did.
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
07-02-2018, 04:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

The front lower control arm bearing on the drivers side (aka control arm compliance bushing)
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
07-01-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

After almost a year of a noisy front end, I attached a GOPRO to the suspension in a few places and sent the videos to the distributors of the MOOG LCA - bearing and Koni.

Turns out that the...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-30-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

Do you mean the transmission mounts to the engine or the trans mounts to the body? Do these tend to loosen over time?
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-29-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

I checked the motor mounts and could not find any problems.

I have Koni Yellows and they were adjusted fully soft and decided to firm them up a bit and noticed that the 'sound' was diminished...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-07-2018, 05:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

Thanks for the reply. I did not really want to remove the motor mounts but will if you really think it could cause this type of clunking sound.

Regarding the LCA, the front bearing were replaced...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-06-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

It has been a while and still cannot find the source of the "clunking" noise coming from the front end, the car is almost at 95K. As an update I completely replaced the exhaust from the motor back. ...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
12-10-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Re: Front end rattle/clunking sound

Thanks for the reply.

The compliance bearings are good there is no play loaded and unloaded.

The strut mounts are OEM
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
12-10-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,985
Posted By solex

Icon5 Front end rattle/clunking sound

I know that there his been a lot written about this but I tried everything and still cannot find the source of my problem with my 2003 Coupe with an Automatic Transmission. When I go over a bumpy...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-18-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,974
Posted By solex

Re: Civic 2003 EX - Which catalytic converter to buy?

Finally finished this weekend everything from the mainfold was replaced and painted with VHT silver, except the CAT as it is all stainless.
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-06-2017, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,290
Posted By solex

Re: Slight rough idle

I concur with prodjay, bad ground or you have a incorrect wiring at the lights. Check to make sure you do not have any other strange behavior, for instance does the backup, brake and driving lights...
Forum: Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
09-06-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By solex

Re: What is this box????

You did not mention what model car you have. A quick search for a DC/DC board on the googles yields something about keeping the alternator running in a hybrid when the car shut's down at a light.
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Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-05-2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,974
Posted By solex

Re: Civic 2003 EX - Which catalytic converter to buy?

I'm in the process of doing this now with my 2003 EX. Replacing the CAT and the resonator tube. The flange where the two are joined was completely rusted and fell apart last week and there is a hole...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-26-2017, 04:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,743
Posted By solex

Re: 2001 Civic LX is leaking water onto passenger carpet

I had a similar problem with my 03 EX 2DR. I would notice water on the a pillar, after I sealed the upper windshield gasket with urethane I have not had a problem
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-24-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By solex

Re: 2003 Civic EX Axle--CV Joint

Did you check the CV joint boots, an obvious problem is the boots are ripped and the grease is gone?

Also use a pry bar to check for anything else that may be that may be loose bushings, ball...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-24-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,745
Posted By solex

Re: Replaced Vertical LCA Bearings with Moog

Update, a few weeks ago I replaced the Koni insert, the front end is now smooth and noiseless. The insert is now back at Koni for analysis and hopefully a full refund...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-27-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,745
Posted By solex

Re: Replaced Vertical LCA Bearings with Moog

Good point, I will keep that in mind next time I think about an easy way out...

Thanks
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-24-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,745
Posted By solex

Icon2 Replaced Vertical LCA bushings with Moog Problem Solvers

I replaced my LCA vertical bushing with Moog bushing/bearing this weekend at 88K miles. I read up on how to do this but came up with a slight variation that made the process easier. I have a 6 ton...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-01-2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,480
Posted By solex

Newly Restored Rims

I picked up these rims before the summer last year, not sure what year/model Honda they are from but these are the second set that I have painted and I'm learning. I used VHT wheel paint with their...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
01-18-2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 654
Posted By solex

12 Year Battery

I just replaced my battery with another from Honda. Turns out that Interstate makes their batteries. I was very surprised to find that the battery was 12 years old, I had to boost it during a few...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-26-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By solex

Re: Door lock part name?

Majestic Honda has detailed drawings (http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=CIVIC&catcgry2=2003&catcgry3=2DR+EX&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=DOOR+LOCKS):
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Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-25-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,591
Posted By solex

Re: 2003 EX - Timing Belt Replacment Advice

Here are what the belts look like after 86K and 13 years of service.

I though the timing belt look very good although not sure those small cracks in the belt valleys could turn into something...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-19-2016, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,155
Posted By solex

Re: 2005 Civic no rear brakes

If you completely bleed the system and are absolutely sure there is no air in the system, then it appears to me like you have some bad wheel cylinders. Also how does the backing plates look where...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-19-2016, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By solex

Axle Replacement - Tip

I replace the passenger side axle this weekend. The retaining ring on the inboard axle flops around and made it near impossible to seat into the transmission with out force, which is difficult to...
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