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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-13-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,017
Posted By WaryDriver

Purposefully overfilled manual transmission bad idea?

Wasn't shifting into reverse or first gear smoothly and had the idea of tilting car on jack so I could overfill by like 0.3 us quarts thinking mechanisms would be more oiled. Normally would take 1.9...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,022
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Losing coolant and top front of engine keeps getting sprayed with coolant

All, it is very likely NOT the cap since I've tried the OEM cap (see 1st new pic), that new aftermarket yellow/black Japanese cap everyone said looked cheap, and this new OEM "type" cap I ordered...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-20-2016, 04:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,022
Posted By WaryDriver

Losing coolant and top front of engine keeps getting sprayed with coolant

I add coolant every month or so to the white plastic reservoir tank to keep it from going below the MIN line. From my pictures showing coolant residue, where was the coolant most likely to be coming...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
02-20-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,031
Posted By WaryDriver

SRS/airbag light stays on after replacing cable reel (clockspring)

My 98 dx Civic's SRS light won't turn off after replacing the clock spring. Meaning I disconnected the airbag to remove steering wheel. Things I've tried:

I jumped the SRS connector plug under...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-28-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,369
Posted By WaryDriver

Icon4 Turning steering wheel causes rotation of ignition key switch

When steering wheel is locked and I keep turning past either the left or right locked position (I feel the locked position, then give the wheel barely some more force), the ignition switch also turns...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
10-10-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,394
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: What alternator to buy

Got a remanufactored one for $60 that outputs 70A. I havent replaced though because now i dont think its the alternator.

Problem: Strong burning rubber smell after driving across town every time....
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
10-10-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,394
Posted By WaryDriver

Burning rubber smell under hood near belts with *pics*

Problem: Strong burning rubber smell after driving across town every time. 20 miles, up to 50mph. Smell is coming from under hood near accessory (V) belts. Smell does not enter cabin. All belts were...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
10-06-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,394
Posted By WaryDriver

What alternator to buy

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Above pic is my original alternator's worn label (Mitsubishi and AQ? are the only things I can make out) that I want to replace. Its never been replaced in my 1998 Civic DX Hatchback D16Y7....
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
10-03-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,394
Posted By WaryDriver

Can loose/slipping accessory belt cause a burnt rubber smell under hood?

Problem 1: Im getting a burning rubber smell under hood after driving 15+ miles. This happened after i recently changed timing belt and all V belts (alternator, compressor, and PS belt) so four belts...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-26-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,949
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: P0170 & P0172 engine light keeps coming back on after three battery disconnects

The next day after I posted, the light went away while I was driving.

I remembered something. I just did a timing belt change and was oiling some things over the exhaust manifold when putting...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-23-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,484
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Steering wheel two torx screws won keep stripping

How do I get these torx screws loose? I've not been able to do anything but strip them on 5-10 donor cars that have the steering wheel I want. Havent tried my car but it would be the same result.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-23-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,484
Posted By WaryDriver

Steering wheel two torx screws won keep stripping

There are two torx screws I cannot remove from any 96-00 Civic steering wheel from junkyard. I've bought two sets of torx bits one set from Home Depot and another set from Autzone. Was using the T30...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-23-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,351
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Where to find a duel throttle pullies, one for cruise one for gas cable?

How do I remove this part 5 and what tools will I need? Im not able to take a look at my pedal long story but need to know real quick what tools Ill need to remove part 5 from a donor car.. going to...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-22-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,351
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Where to find a duel throttle pullies, one for cruise one for gas cable?

My car is a DX manual which does not have the cruise arm and spring on the top of the gas pedal for a cruise cable to attach since not built for cruise control. Do I need to grab an entire pedal...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-21-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,787
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: 2000 Civic Cruise Control - One cable

That's a problem. That means your switch is going to cause your cruise to cancel and be flaky. It cancels cruise when pressed. Beep should continue forever when pedal is released. And silent forever...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-21-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,787
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: 2000 Civic Cruise Control - One cable

Beep mode it should beep when clutch is released indicating continuity and silent when pressed indicating open circuit created by the switch. Ohm mode should show very low when released indicating...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-21-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,949
Posted By WaryDriver

P0170 & P0172 engine light keeps coming back on after three battery disconnects

D16Y7 Civic DX 98, NO MODS, factory intake manifold and everything is factory.

While driving, low in 2nd gear (15mph) twice then low in 4th gear (40mph) the engine light comes on. I keep...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-14-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,351
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Where to find a duel throttle pullies, one for cruise one for gas cable?

I've already done everything youre saying Ill need or whatever. Dont need anything else and is working great other than having the lever isnt quite as smooth as a pulley would be. I made a custom...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-13-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,351
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Where to find a duel throttle pullies, one for cruise one for gas cable?

No. I believe that bypassing the pedal assembly is as good or better way than Honda did attaching to gas pedal arm because is more simple straight to throttle and less cable. And i dont want to swap...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-13-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,351
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Where to find a duel throttle pullies, one for cruise one for gas cable?

No there is only a gas pulley on any type of 96-00 Civic that has cruise or not. LX's have the cruise control feature yes, but only have a gas throttle pulley like any other type without cruise. The...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-13-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,351
Posted By WaryDriver

Where to find a duel throttle pullies, one for cruise one for gas cable?

I installed cruise control to D16Y7 engine with factory Y7 intake manifold. Right now the cruise cable is attached to an odd metal arm bolted to the side of the gas pedal's throttle pulley. It works...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-11-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,213
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Timing belt tensioner bolt not turning anymore CW to tighten

Below are images I took of the hole and old bolt after removal. Reminder- I'd overtightened the bolt severely and wanted to know if I should be concerned. I installed tensioner with the new silver...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-07-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,394
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Noise then smoke after second timing belt change - AC compressor issue?

Warped the pulley trying to press out bearing in the vise. You can see how much force and direction of the force since its warped outward from the contact area. I was using a breaker bar on a vise...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-06-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,394
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Noise then smoke after second timing belt change - AC compressor issue?

Pulley bearing ring arrived in the mail.

Removed the pulley using the 3 arm claw puller tool I rented from Autozone. The ball bearings rolled out everywhere on the garage floor when I was cranking...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-03-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,394
Posted By WaryDriver

Re: Noise then smoke after second timing belt change - AC compressor issue?

How does my clutch plate look? I see wear along the contact area, but does it still look good enough to reuse? Couldnt find a new one for sale anywhere online without buying a kit.
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