Okie R

Got my first civic last month. Payed 2K for an 01 EX with 140k miles and bad struts. I commute 140 miles a day and with the price of gas needed something more economical. Guess it's no shock but now I'm in upgrade mode. I just cant leave a car stock. Installed some Tokico blues and Sportlines to fix the strut issue, then found I had two bent wheels. Just ordered some cheap ADR 17's and 215 45 tires and found out that the previous owner had never changed the timing belt. It started ticking so I pulled the cover off saw some wear on the outer edge of the belt. Looks like it was rubbing the cover which would explain some of the other faint noises I've heard. Now it's time for a new belt, tensioner and all that. Still think I got a good deal though. The car doesn't burn any oil, runs strong (even with a sloppy timing belt) and with the exception of a couple of minor scratches the body / paint is tip top. Just a few more tweaks and I'll have a respectable budget civic. Sorry just wanted to share that with people who might appreciate it. God knows my wife doesn't! (sorry for the novel it's lonely here in OK)

imroadk1ll

well welcome good u started on suspension, b4 doing nething else check if the car needs more maintenance issues.

Nighthawk7thGen

why'd I pay $8500 for my 01 LX with 81K on it...

Beofre going any further deffly replace the timing belt and water pump as well as transmission fluid and any Lucas additives to clean injectors etc. Check brake rotors and pads and while the car is up in the air throw some undercoating underneath. Baby her and she'll treat you well.

K. Legaspi

Yeah IU'd go with replacing the timing belt before you go on. And replace all fluids and oils and add some BG 44k next time you fill up the tank. It should help with cleaning up the fuel system. Just like Nighthawk mentioned.

roost

holy **** $2k for a 01 em2, man i should buy one and slap a gt35 on it and have fun :D

Okie R

Thanks for the advice. I just changed the oil 2 days ago (mobil 1 5-20). Old oil was thicker/darker than my morning java, and I drink some thick black coffee. Strange thing, it didn't tick until I changed the oil so I thought it was an internal issue at first but now I'm 99 % sure the noise is comming from the Timing belt. When I pushed the belt back toward the block and put everything back together the ticking was gone. Think I'll park it untill I change the belt. My other cars need road time anyway.

K. Legaspi

Actually you should put some BG MOA while you have new oil. I highly recommend it.

toyomatt84

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$2,000 for an 01-05 Civic is basically theft. You got one heck of a deal.

And, welcome to Honda-Tech, while I'm at it.

Okie R

I should add I bought this off my step brother who bought it new and had 1500 left on the note. Think he just wanted a little extra after he payed it off. He was worried about the struts. A shop where he lives quoted 1500 to replace them. Man am I in the wrong business.

Okie R

I've got a t3/t4 hybrid turbo sitting in the trunk that would be fun to bolt on. Its a replacement for one I blew in my 300zx. Maybe I'll rebuild the blown turbo and bolt it up when this motor needs a re-build. Don't think a high mileage car would last very long with 8 psi but it would be fun for a few seconds especially if I threw a 100 shot in there.

recaroem2

ill buy it off u for 3. lol good luck with the car man and 1500 for struts. just buy a whole coil over set up for liek 1400 and then its allll new. that shops a rober

roost

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Okie R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've got a t3/t4 hybrid turbo sitting in the trunk that would be fun to bolt on. Its a replacement for one I blew in my 300zx. Maybe I'll rebuild the blown turbo and bolt it up when this motor needs a re-build. Don't think a high mileage car would last very long with 8 psi but it would be fun for a few seconds especially if I threw a 100 shot in there. </TD></TR></TABLE>

put the turbo on the civic, worse comes to worse buy a new well "used" engine off one of the civic sites for like $300.

140k miles on the 7thgen series is most i've seen, but i doubt thats all it can take, i wouldnt be surprised to see 200k+ depending how you drive it lol

imroadk1ll

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put the turbo on the civic, worse comes to worse buy a new well "used" engine off one of the civic sites for like $300.

140k miles on the 7thgen series is most i've seen, but i doubt thats all it can take, i wouldnt be surprised to see 200k+ depending how you drive it lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

well u see i think he already went over 140k so he has the longest running engine ive heard of

roost

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well u see i think he already went over 140k so he has the longest running engine ive heard of</TD></TR></TABLE>

reading &gt; you.

i know, and thats why i said thats the most miles ive seen on a 7thgen.

imroadk1ll

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reading &gt; you.

i know, and thats why i said thats the most miles ive seen on a 7thgen.</TD></TR></TABLE>

oh i thought u were talking about someone else my bad

thascientist25

welcome bud,
way to jump on that deal, 2k is wow, even for the mileage

fongyz22

damn !!!! $2k for a 140K miled 01 EX!!

I thought my deal was good. $5000 for 84K miled 01 EX
I have similar problems, timing belt will be replaced after christmas break (or during). I heard replacing belt around 70K? is that correct?

I'm also in definite need of new struts any fs? heh