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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
11-07-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,627
Posted By Skelley1980

Icon2 97 Civic Turn Signal Relay Location?

1997 Honda Civic. Can't find the front turn signals relay. Passenger side more specifically. Where to?
Forum: Tech / Misc
03-01-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By Skelley1980

Alarm stays with factory stereo? Yuck!

I was adjusting my aftermarket alpine head unit and discovered the original head unit was hiddden in the dash. The new head was spliced into the speakers. Question is "How can I keep the alarm and...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-27-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 42,438
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: 00 Civic - No Spark, No Start.

Does the car crank and not start. Distributor. Mine was 400 bones don't feel bad. I had the shop do it cause you have to get it timed even if you put one on yourself.
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
01-27-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Skelley1980

Coilovers - Whats Up They Are Seized Up?

My coil-overs were already on the car when I purchased it. The front may be a little too low for my low pros and 18s. The tires rub the underbody on tight right turns. The spring in the back isn't...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-27-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: U-brake turned into E!-brake!

U-brake......whip a U-turn brake. Only in the snow.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-24-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By Skelley1980

U-brake turned into E!-brake!

St. Louis and much of the Midwest is in the deep of old man winters snooze. I ran out late one nite and found my e-brake had seized. I had to rev up the motor and damn near do a burn out to break it...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-10-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By Skelley1980

Nobody likes seatbelts, but they save lives.

Damn Seat-Belts. My seatbelt is a little sluggish on the return. Once in a while it will hang out the door and cause a ruckus, pissing me off. What to do? Replace the WHAT? Little help please.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-19-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Skelley1980

Factory emblems a problem.

My old lady closed my trunk and my CIVIC emblem popped off. My EX emblem is already off. How should I get these to stick back on without sanding and painting? Picture capable coming soon.....
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-09-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,218
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: Oil on Spark Plugs

Could be leaky valve cover. Hopefully its not a leaky head gasket, could do it too. More plugs would probably have oil if it were your head gasket. No temporary fix. New gaskets are a must.
Forum: Meets & Events
06-07-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By Skelley1980

Icon7 Mid-Nite Madness

St. Louis' Mid-Nite Madness has been back at Gateway International Speedway in southern Illinois just outside of St. Louis. On the east side of course they have a drift track. You'll see many of...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-04-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: Coil-(Stuck)Over

Strap-Wrench Genius!!
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-02-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: Coil-(Stuck)Over

2 locking. This was all bought, not built. Dude had the front end slightly lower and I'm bottoming out on tight turns with hills.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-02-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By Skelley1980

Coil-(Stuck)Over

So I'm trying to raise the front end by the Coil-Overs. Use the spanner wrench and the whole Coil-Over will spin in place under the spring. So I try to tighten the top nut, again spins the whole...
Forum: Detailing
05-02-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,568
Posted By Skelley1980

Scratch off!

Has your headlights permanently fogged up, dimming the road at nite? No need to dismantle your lens. Get some clear coat scratch remover. Apply like you would a scratch. Watch the funk disappear...
Forum: Group Threads
05-01-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,432
Posted By Skelley1980

D16Y8s

Where's the D16Y8 club?!
Forum: Detailing
05-01-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 860
Posted By Skelley1980

Careful with that vinyl protection gun.

While most vinyl protectant is designed to protect your dash and other plastics, it is the lack there of that can be disasterous. It is mostly the older dashboards that are at risk. The chemicals...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-01-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 725
Posted By Skelley1980

St. Louis in the house!

Hey it's me in Saint Louis. I'm a bit of a late bloomer. I wish a Honda was my first car. We've got an Acura and a Honda. I'm sure I'll be asking some dumb questions. Later.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-01-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: Short-Ram or Cold-Aire?

I'm partial to K&N for Cold-Aire.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-01-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: Short-Ram or Cold-Aire?

I'm sure everyone knows that an engine is basically an air pump. A Cold-Aire will develope better top-end power and more horses by taking air from outside the engine block. They also have longer...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-01-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Skelley1980

Short-Ram or Cold-Aire?

I've done the research. But I'm interested in testimonials. Who likes what. Which gives better performance. Which bolsters fuel economy. My D16Y8 is virgin so I want the beef. I'm keen to...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-01-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: carpet SOAKED, any ideas?

Could be something simple as windsheild seal. Clear automotive caulk.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-01-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: 99 JDM Integra in Ireland

Yeah man I'm Irish too. I always wondered how the hell I wound up over here. Boston is a pretty damn Irish city. I can't stand Boston though because their sports teams alway beat up on us.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-01-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Skelley1980

Give this CV Boot the Boot!

I couldn't get the spindle nut loose, so I went the save time route and bought a Universal CV Boot. It takes an hour for the adhesive to dry before even you even start to put it on. They are also...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-01-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 425
Posted By Skelley1980

Give this CV boot the BOOT!

When replacing a torn cv boot I highly recommend purchasing the OEM boot. I couldn't get the spindle nut loose, so I tried to go the least amount of work and time route and bought a universal cv...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-01-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,364
Posted By Skelley1980

Re: What's the motor with you?

Degreaser. Rag. No oil necessary. D16Y8. Ah, 1.6 V-Tech.
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