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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-28-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By CivicSos

Help! Broken timing belt

So, I sold my 99 civic ex to a friend about a month ago. The timing belt broke Saturday morning. I had it replaced about 25k miles ago. He and his dad are starting to replace it now. My question is...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-20-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,206
Posted By CivicSos

Re: strange noise after timing belt change

Sorry, That is something I don't have money to have somebody look at nor do I have the ability to check it myself. If I had that confidence I would've done that timing belt myself
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-19-2014, 06:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,206
Posted By CivicSos

Re: strange noise after timing belt change

I have no check engine light on.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-17-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,206
Posted By CivicSos

Re: strange noise after timing belt change

Haha, that is true. Just cause they are good with a V8 doesnt mean they know Hondas. I really hate to have a stealership look at it cause it'll be $$$ and the closest one is 40 miles in a direction...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-16-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,206
Posted By CivicSos

Re: strange noise after timing belt change

He works for a shop that is well known in the area for modifying bad ass GM LS motors. they work on everything though but the owner got his start tuning LS engines. Just sayin. This guy workes...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-16-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,206
Posted By CivicSos

Re: strange noise after timing belt change

I guess I should add that he rode with me after my first post. As soon as he heard the noise 100' out of his driveway he said it was a detonation issue caused by bad gas. I was skeptical of that...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-15-2014, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,206
Posted By CivicSos

Re: strange noise after timing belt change

How much does something like that run?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-01-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,206
Posted By CivicSos

strange noise after timing belt change

EDIT: car is like it says below, 99 Civic Ex coupe

A couple months ago I had a mechanic do a side job for me to change out my timing belt. After he did it I noticed a weird sound when the engine...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
10-28-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By CivicSos

Lights dimming

I've had my 99 EX for almost 2 years. I dont do much night driving unless its mornings in the cold months. When its dark, every light in the car blinks regularly. Its not like I'm pulling a bunch...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-26-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,485
Posted By CivicSos

Re: steering wheel has a wobble and car is pulling to the right

When I drivestraight the steering wheel is straight but as soon as I let go it veers to the right.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-25-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,485
Posted By CivicSos

Re: steering wheel has a wobble and car is pulling to the right

After changing the rotors I still have the wobble in my steering wheel going straight and the car is pulling to the right. Guess I'll save up for some tires and and an alignment
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-25-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,485
Posted By CivicSos

Re: steering wheel has a wobble and car is pulling to the right

I changed the rotors yesterday and there was plenty of grease on the back of the pads. Im thinking I might have a sticking caliper cause sometimes while braking through a turn and letting off the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-12-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,485
Posted By CivicSos

Re: steering wheel has a wobble and car is pulling to the right

That is possible but I usually use grease.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-12-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,485
Posted By CivicSos

Re: steering wheel has a wobble and car is pulling to the right

I also can't keep a smooth rotor on the car. I bought it with a warped rotor thinking "thats an easy fix" After I fixed it 3 months later it was warped again damnit I've just dealt with it for the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-12-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,485
Posted By CivicSos

Re: steering wheel has a wobble and car is pulling to the right

I only jacked up one corner of the car at a time and all tires look fine. I did a viausl inspection of everything and it looked good to me. I did the whole top to bottom shake to check the ball...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-12-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,485
Posted By CivicSos

steering wheel has a wobble and car is pulling to the right

Just like the title says is what the car is doing. Its a 99 Civic Ex Coupe. I know a few things to look out for but im also looking for other things to check if this is common with these cars. ...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-07-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,363
Posted By CivicSos

Re: Need help opening hood with release cable not working

So, I was able to get the hood open by taking out the bolts on the latch and just lifting the hood. Once open getting the latch off was a different story. That thing was frozen!! After fighting...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-03-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,363
Posted By CivicSos

Re: Need help opening hood with release cable not working

I appreciate the info. Its looking like i need to pull the bumper off at this piont. I had a neighbor come over and try to lift the hood while I pulled on the cable. That didnt work so he decided...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-03-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,363
Posted By CivicSos

Need help opening hood with release cable not working

Last night I got pulled over for a headlight being out. Today I bought a new bulb. When I pulled on the hood release handle and it came off in my hand. I proceded to get some pliers and continue...
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