The Official EF Discussion Thread
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I have never replaced an exhaust manifold gasket, but I would just go with oem there if they offer them. I used an Autozone I'M gasket on my LS and it worked fine, but I think they tend to leave more material behind on the surfaces when u remove the IM...
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The picture of the back of the block above makes me want to paint your Thermostat housing silver and the tube going to the WP gunmetal. That looks really nice.
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If you're going to take your time, do it right and use OEM gaskets. The only non-oem gaskets I've used are the hondata intake manifold gaskets.
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I figured a while back that I do about 8,500 miles a year and it's mostly hwy so 24mpg hwy with the RL shouldn't be too bad compared to the 28-30mpg I was getting with the auto, DPFI EF and the Celica.
I'll check out the OEM gaskets for sure. I almost always prefer Honda parts when they are reasonably priced.
Another question for the sake of EF discussion. I have a new set of rotors I'm going to throw on there and figured I should replace the pads, too. Should I go with higher end parts store or something aftermarket?
I'll check out the OEM gaskets for sure. I almost always prefer Honda parts when they are reasonably priced.
Another question for the sake of EF discussion. I have a new set of rotors I'm going to throw on there and figured I should replace the pads, too. Should I go with higher end parts store or something aftermarket?
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Nice pick up on the daily!! I use Napa brand brake pads. Safety stop or something like that. I have never had a issue.. so I would say just get some auto part store ones, if you where tracking the car for some serious business like Nick or Teal I would say get a nice set, but for daily/ weekend enjoyment.. just get some from Napa or where ever.
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Thought this was pretty cool, at 6:42 in the vid, someone snapped a pic, of teal and I talking at IA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1NPl...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1NPl...layer_embedded
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I'll check out the OEM gaskets for sure. I almost always prefer Honda parts when they are reasonably priced.
Another question for the sake of EF discussion. I have a new set of rotors I'm going to throw on there and figured I should replace the pads, too. Should I go with higher end parts store or something aftermarket?
Another question for the sake of EF discussion. I have a new set of rotors I'm going to throw on there and figured I should replace the pads, too. Should I go with higher end parts store or something aftermarket?
As for pads and rotors.. OEM pads and OTC rotors on the beater. Hawk pads and power slots on the queen.
This is a car you plan to keep forever, go with the good stuff!
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Don't forget to bleed/flush your brake fluid. Depending on how old it is, this could make a huge difference.
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Higher end parts, IMO, are only needed if you’re doing something that makes them necessary. Autozone rotors with Lifetime warranty and a good set of pads is all I see as being necessary.
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Autozone doesnt offer lifetime rotors. None of the parts stores do. I swear they used to, but recently when I called to check on my warranty, they told me they dont have a lifetime warranty...wtf...
And yea the lower end pads do produce a lot of dust.
And yea the lower end pads do produce a lot of dust.
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http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0062&ppt=C0009
but it does say "limited"
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Just stick with reputable parts.
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Ted Nelson, Customer: Go on, I'm listening.
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[chuckles until he sees that Ted is not laughing]
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Ted Nelson, Customer: [pause] Okay, I'll buy from you.
Tommy: Let's think about this for a sec, Ted. Why would somebody put a guarantee on a box? Hmmm, very interesting.
Ted Nelson, Customer: Go on, I'm listening.
Tommy: Here's the way I see it, Ted. Guy puts a fancy guarantee on a box 'cause he wants you to feel all warm and toasty inside.
Ted Nelson, Customer: Yeah, makes a man feel good.
Tommy: 'Course it does. Why shouldn't it? Ya figure you put that little box under your pillow at night, the Guarantee Fairy might come by and leave a quarter, am I right, Ted?
[chuckles until he sees that Ted is not laughing]
Ted Nelson, Customer: [impatiently] What's your point?
Tommy: The point is, how do you know the fairy isn't a crazy glue sniffer? "Building model airplanes" says the little fairy; well, we're not buying it. He sneaks into your house once, that's all it takes. The next thing you know, there's money missing off the dresser, and your daughter's knocked up. I seen it a hundred times.
Ted Nelson, Customer: But why do they put a guarantee on the box?
Tommy: Because they know all they sold ya was a guaranteed piece of ****. That's all it is, isn't it? Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. I got spare time. But for now, for your customer's sake, for your daughter's sake, ya might wanna think about buying a quality product from me.
Ted Nelson, Customer: [pause] Okay, I'll buy from you.
