Castaway2000

things already done:
Re-seal Valve cover gasket
Re-seal oil pan gasket
Replace Clutch
Replace timing belt,alternator belt, water-pump, camshaft and crankshaft seals
Replace decrepit fiberboard cover
Replace main relay
Replace the FITV
Replace the fuel pump and fuel filter
Install a hardwired on/off switch for the cigarette outlet
Installed new Master Cylinder
Installed new sway-bar linkage
Installed new tie rod ends

To do's:
[next on the list] -
Paint and Install a Nose Panel (mine is broken currently held together via zip ties)
Install newish non cracked Headlight Assembly
Install Shocks and struts
Install new control arms for car

Get new A/C Belt (the one napa provided for the T-belt service was too small)
Rust bodywork (probably gunna have maaco do it)

Wanted for the car:
HD or XM Radio
New OEM Rims (i know where to get em and their all mine *evil grin*)
Autobots chrome emblem (for the new nose panel for *****)
Honda Pinstripe log (for the back if i can get it repainted and done right)

Proposed items:
M3 Spoiler
Real Time AWD Conversion (this is to be researched more)
Mini V-tec Swap (when the engine craps out)

Pics to come soon! i just got the parts shipment today!

Castaway2000

ok so the day was damn near un-eventfull i spent 8 hours under the car and only managed to install 1 tie rod end, the drivers side swaybar linkage and get a nice tomato red sunburn. In addition, i found out that rock auto sent me the wrong front struts and i have 4 rear struts for this car now. on top of that the front strut tightening bolt is stripped out and the car is no longer safe to drive (go me D

the control arm has a nut attached to it, that i don't have a right size wrench for so couldnt do much after all was said and done

i might send it to midas today or tomorrow and have them fix the issues with it and i will probably photo-document the fix... before i even started i asked my work if i could use the lifts and i was denied use of them and i started the project feeling that i really dont want to do this on my back

i have attached pics of the progress i have done so far, though this almost feels like a step back

Castaway2000

ok so midas wants about 1K bucks to do the job thats in store, so thats not happening!
so on to plan B: getting a longer bolt and a nut to tighten down the strut and seeing if it can support its self

Castaway2000

a fix has been implemented to tighten down the strut it now supports it self on its own wheels i will test drive it tonight and see what happens wish me luck also sorry for the blurry photos

1grex

consider a salvage knuckle and new front struts

Castaway2000

i know were to source one from... what is the compatibility list on a DX or HF of similar rear to this SI? after getting it on its feet again i am gunna test drive it tomorrow and i am going to try to fix it still instead of selling it it is after all my only car right now my folks are letting me use their civic to get to and from work that said i don't live with them so i need to figure this out soon

Castaway2000

OK! so i test drove the car today and so far so good! i am taking it to my work to get it aligned.

the main reason for fixing the tie rod was the horrid clicking sound when i would go over speed bumps and that is officially gone now . :D i just wanted to swap out the other items too which is where my problem came into play!

if all goes well and i dont die in a horrible car wreck then i am fairly sure this car is gunna stay mine for a bit longer

Castaway2000

car is aligned!

now to get the right struts for it!
EDIT: i added a pic for proof

1grex

sweeet

Castaway2000

i started Automotive Mechanics Course at college so this is a mini update!

i need a new brake master cylinder so i ordered that and luck has it that my first Quarter is A/C and Brake Systems so when its in my car gets to be on the lifts :D wish me luck pics to come soon hopefully!

Castaway2000

so the A1 Cardone Remand master cylinder has arived and next update should be around Tuesday or Wednesday when i get this installed at my school

~Adam

Gabe87CRX

Put SS brake lines in there to replace the rubber onces. Get a NUESPEED set from www.andysautosport.com they will increase brake and pedal feel amazingly. The rubber hoses flex and expand ALOT under hard braking.

I also have a 87 Rex Si - https://honda-tech.com/forums/classic-hondas-106/my-new-87-crx-si-2761094/

Castaway2000

i know i had been following your thread thanks for the advice

Castaway2000

i took my car into the shop at school today and replaced the old brake master cylinder

pics attached: i was a dumbshit and forgot to take progress pictures but this was done in about an hour and a half including bleeding the brake lines and bench bleeding the master cylinder

i also could not get the bushings off the other side and had to forgo that procedure

enjoy!

Castaway2000

so this is totally not a Honda BUT it is a friggin slick car that rolled into my work which is a honda dealership, apparently its a replica 1966 Ford GT40 Lamanz Race car that a former coworker had built himself he spent 10 years building it and about 60 thousand bucks building it to spec. and upgrading the carbs to fuel injection its not to shabby when they only made 1000 of them and the Origional cars go for about 1.5million at auction