Got a call from machine shop today. Gonna get head picked up and this evening is dedicated to getting it back on the block and the motor assembled. be another thing off the list!

 

$33 ebay aluminum radiator. My old radiator was really trashed, lower half of my stock one was all bent fins and the upper inlet was like paper

 

98 lx @ 162k
OEM Trailing Arm bushings replaced
OEM Rear Shoes x4 replaced
Russell's braided brake lines F&R
Akebono front brake pads
Rebuild stock front Calipers with OEM caliper kit
Brake fluid drain and bled
Dorman exhaust manifold swap, stock one had common crack at O2 sensor, caused CEL

 

That's a clean engine bay, Chrysler Kid. Well done.

Civic402lx, how'd the trailing arm bushing replacement go? Did it take a long time? My bushings need to be replaced soon, too.

I did the following on my 6th Gen this week:
1. New Rotors
2. New Padds
3. New Drums
4. New Shoes
5. New Drum harware
6. New Clutch Master
7. New Clutch Slave
8. New clutch flex line
9. New Valve Cover Gasket
10. New Valve cover seals (plug and bolt seals)
11. New Passenger Side Lower Engine Mount
12. Oil change

For the 5th Gen project car:
1. Reconnected shifter
2. Reinstalled the axles and tightened up the suspension
3. Made a list of everything else I need to do.

 

Gonna start the work to continue the seat swap.

 

@Cx-Adam,
Pretty simple if you have the press tool. I bought one a long time ago. Air compress tool help. But not required. Anywhere from 30-45mins per side. This taking time to lign everything up. Mark your alignment bolt before removal. Get a sharpie and draw around the washer. Later you can lign it up then tighten.

I have this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Trailin.../dp/B000HI0PUK

I didn't pay that price back when..cheaper then. Had it for bout 10yrs now..

 

Yesterday:
set ride height.
pre-loaded and torqued all bolts.
New battery
new power wire from battery to amp
Finished the big 3.

Made an appointment to get it aligned.

First time it's moved on it's own power in over a year.

 

Just bought this baby yesterday. Today I did an oil change, and spark plugs. Cleaned up the interior. Waiting for my NGK plug wires now.

 

Thanks for the reply. It's an expensive tool but considering the time saved, probably worth it. Maybe I can find one to rent.

 

Installed a roof rack, now to get a fairing to cut down on some wind noise.

 

didn't get the things I said I'd do because I found out the passenger seat is a 2dr and the driver seat was a 4dr. I have to do more work to remove the bottom bracket to knock out the metal tabs and bolt it to the custom brackets. So pissed.

 

Checked fluids before I took it in for an alignment. Discovered my 600 mile old Head gasket is leaking. Oil and water mixed.

Just my luck.

 

Damn....

 

drove it to work today.....pickup wouldn't start. so today its my daily.....haha

 

Was thinking of going this route for cheapness, did your oe fan fit up fine? any fitment issues?

 

Oe fan fit perfect, cheapness is the only reason I bought it. To he noted they are more for a b16 delsol, the radiator hose outlets are slightly larger than stock for a b series engine, but my hoses slipped over them easily. Fit into the factory holding tabs, and the radiator fan lined up. Hardest part is always loosening the lower hose clamp to the radiator while it's on the car.

Ebay has a part feedback system now so you can read the reviews on the part being sold, but it's the ones that are $33 shipped. Took 5 days Cali to dallas in stock

 

Last night
OEM headgasket/head bolts.
Coolant flush, oil change, plugs.

Started and ran great. Hopefully no more leaks.

 

Picked up a set of oem side view mirrors, gotta disassemble them for paint.

Anyone have a how to?

 

What cause the headgasket to go?

 

no idea.

It over heated last summer and popped the OE gasket. Replace with a Felpro put about 500 miles on it and parked it.

 

You check the head for warpage?

 

Had the head decked the first time. Checked it again and it was perfectly flat.

 

Install JDM ek side markers. I like it.
Install eBay front and rear lip. Sir replica front and type r rear.. Surprising it fit pretty darn good..
Front lip uses stock mounting point, came with 11 bolts and nuts.. 9.5/10
Rear fit pretty tight. 9.5/10.. Only used 3m double sides tape and 4 selkf tapping screws. 2 on each side of lip edge..
On with the pix for fun.
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Threw a P0141 code on Saturday. Replaced my secondary O2 sensor.

 

Installed lcas and brace a few days ago. Discovered some sketchy bushings that ill need to address in the rta. Overall pleased with the aesthetics.