Purchasing 5th gen Prelude: no clue what owner has done before....
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Purchasing 5th gen Prelude: no clue what owner has done before....
k I'm purchasing a 5th gen prelude, 97-99 looking in the 80k milage range. i know when i purchase it i will need to change timing belt, change oil, tranny fluid, power steering fluild, what else do i need to do to make sure i take care of it right? also....how much would a shop charge to change timing belt and tranny fluid? thanks
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrettyLude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">normal price to do a timing belt job is aroune 350</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not on a H22 if it's done right. By right I mean replace the water pump, tensioner pulley, autotensioner unit, timing belt, and balance shaft belt. Expect around $700-$900.
Do not even consider an automatic. The MH6A trans is junk.
Check for smooth shifting into 5th at 70mph plus, and make sure reverse drops in smoothly.
Not on a H22 if it's done right. By right I mean replace the water pump, tensioner pulley, autotensioner unit, timing belt, and balance shaft belt. Expect around $700-$900.
Do not even consider an automatic. The MH6A trans is junk.
Check for smooth shifting into 5th at 70mph plus, and make sure reverse drops in smoothly.
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Look under the oil cap. If there is crap built up on it, run. A little is ok, but black **** everywhere is a sign that the oil wasn't changed as often as it should have been.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigbeasta4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">of course not automatic lol...</TD></TR></TABLE>
CYA and double check the VIN number. Many of the base automatics have been converted to manual. I know, I've done it.
CYA and double check the VIN number. Many of the base automatics have been converted to manual. I know, I've done it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigbeasta4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how do u know if its been converted? thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
By checking the 7th digit of the VIN number. A 1 in the 7th place is a 5 speed manual, a 2 would indicate automatic.
By checking the 7th digit of the VIN number. A 1 in the 7th place is a 5 speed manual, a 2 would indicate automatic.
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