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Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
03-29-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,052
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Changing ATF

That is correct. You would need about 10 quarts maybe, depending on the model and year. Change it once, driver a couple of miles, change it again, driver a couple miles, change it again, drive a...
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
10-15-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Maybe Hydrolocked, Please Help!!!

I'd get in there and do a cylinder leakage test. If you don't know how to do it brintg it to shop. This should tell you if there's any kind of damage.

You could stick a large screw driver down...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-13-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Transmission fluid recommendations?

Use the Honda OEM Automatic Transmission Fluid. No exceptions. Do it,.
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-11-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 107,807
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Cant believe my eyes......crankshaft pulley fell off while driving on the freeway

You mean an interference engine? As opposed to a non-interference engine?
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-06-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Thermostat will not open

TRUTH.

That's why I said I don't understand... Something fishy about this post...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-05-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Thermostat will not open

Maybe a problem with the controls with-in the heater panel - i.e. Air Mix Control Cable, or one of the Mode Doors not working properly because of Mode Control Motor on the way out/ working...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-05-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Thermostat will not open

I'd bleed the cooling system with the Lisle Spill Free Funnel -...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-05-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,522
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Head Gasket and Bolts Re-usable after short time?

Thanks a lot boys. Im gonna have to stay on the safe side and replace both! :cry:
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-05-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: oil pressure

I agree with Erikthetech but would also like to add do an oil pressure test with a gauge - if you dont register any pressure on the gauge when you start the car turn it off immediately and fix the...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-05-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Thermostat will not open

From the symptoms you're describing it sounds more like the thermostat will not close. i.e. - not getting up to temp/ running cool.

Maybe the water control valve isn't opening and not allowing...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-04-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,522
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Head Gasket and Bolts Re-usable after short time?

I haven't had it in the car, it's on a engine stand.
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-04-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,522
Posted By JamesB1985

Head Gasket and Bolts Re-usable after short time?

I've had my cylinder head torqued down to spec. with the head gasket underneath it for about 1-2 weeks. I have to go in and replace a valve.

Can I re-use the head gasket or head bolts after I...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-04-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Balance shaft help please?!?

What year car/ engine etc. would help if you could provide that information please. Thanks
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-04-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,603
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: J30 Re-build- Exhaust valve held open/won't close??

It was a bent valve. I did it while turning the front camshaft finding TDC.
I removed the keepers and spring today and I can't move the valve up and down the guide and when I spin it I can clearly...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-04-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,010
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Chipped camshaft holder - help

I can't believe Honda doesn't sell those holder's individually. That's ridiculous.

You should install the cam holder's and camshaft and check that lateral movement with a dial indicator. The spec...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-26-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,603
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: J30 Re-build- Exhaust valve held open/won't close??

No, only valves on #1 Cylinder. I think I have to go an pull the rocker shafts and rockers off on that side of the engine and see what's going on..
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-25-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,729
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: Radiator Coolant pressure issues

Wow, that's a damn shame man. Definitely sounds like a head gasket. Did you torque your head bolts to the proper specification? Did you use a Honda head gasket?

The next thing I would do is a...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-25-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,603
Posted By JamesB1985

J30 Re-build- Exhaust valve held open/won't close??

I'm rebuilding my Acura CL V6 engine and I have both cylinder heads on without the intake and exhaust manifolds. I went to do a valve adjustment today and I place the engine at #1 Cylinder TDC and...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-24-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,774
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: 1st time head gasket replacement..

To remove the cylinder head you are going to have to remove the timing belt first. The smart thing to do would be to position the crankshaft at No. 1 cylinder Top Dead Center before you do anything....
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-24-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 45,049
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: How often to change automatic transmission fluid

No. You can use the new DW1 in older transmissions but you cannot put the old z-1 in a 2013 Honda Accord automatic transmission.
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-21-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 666
Posted By JamesB1985

Do both Gen. Acura CL's use same Head?

Im Re-Building my 1998 Acura CL 3.0 engine and I had to replace the rear cylinder head. The engine code is J30A1. Now I bought a rear J30A1 cylinder head off EBAY but I didn't see that it was for a...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
12-23-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: 1992 accord running rough

What did you do to resolve that issue? Replace the EGR valve?
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
12-23-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,449
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: misfire codes for 1999 2.3; have pic of plug; culprit?

The First thing Acura says to do is to check for a clicking sound from the Injector that is causing the problem (cylinder 3). Do the best you can an see if you can hear a clicking sound from cylinder...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
12-12-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,641
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: 1990 Honda Stalls while Driving at High Speeds

You also may want to think about a bad ignition switch. It is probably worn out with that many miles on it if it's never been serviced.
Usually if a Honda has a failing ignition switch when the cars...
Forum: All Motor / Naturally Aspirated
11-01-2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,317
Posted By JamesB1985

Re: J30A1 Build Question

Alright. Thank you.
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