just recently aquired a 99 coupe with the d16y7, the car has about 75k miles on it and the past owner didn't seem like the type to do any maintenance unfortunately. i dont know a whole lot when it comes to maintenance so i was hoping you guys could make a small list of things that would be a good idea to replace. thanks for your time and help.

Jason

 

and does anyone know what i have to do to get where i can get off this trial thing on this forum so i can make more than 5 posts a day?

 

spark plugs and wires, dizzy cap and rotor, air filter, fuel filter, timing belt, get some seafoam before your next oil change.

 

seafoam? sorry im kind of an idiot when it comes to some of this technical stuff.

 

yeah, you can get it at autozone, it's kinda like a steam clean for your engine. its the least necessary of all the things i mentioned, but it's not a bad idea. It works great for me, and i've heard nothing but good things about it. and as far as the trial user thing, you just have to deal with it for a bit. Keep posting and you'll get normal user status.

 

Spark plugs
Ignition Wires
Water Pump
Timing Belt
Tensioner
Thermostat
Fuel Filter
Air Filter
Transmission fluid
Radiator flush

SeaFoam is a liquid that you can buy at your local autopart stores. You pour 1/3 of it into your intake manifold SLOWLY. This cleans out carbon buildup on your pistons. The other 1/3 in your gas tank. Cleans out fuel lines and injectors. Other 1/3 in your crank case (where you pour your oil into the engine). Cleans up engine oil gunk that has built up over the years. Drive around for 15 minutes. It will smoke, badly. It's ok. Search, Seafoam has been discussed quite a while.

After that, change your spark plugs, flush your engine oil and refill with fresh oil. Don't do this AFTER you place new spark plugs and fresh engine oil.

All parts should be OEM Honda, minus the spark plugs, radiator fluid, transmission fluid, engine oil. Those can be bought at an autoparts store since they carry NGK spark plugs, which come stock in Hondas.

All OEM parts can be bought here: http://www.slhondaparts.com for a discounted price from a dealership.

 

you guys are great, i appreciate the help.

 

wheres the opening on the intake manifold??

 

you don't have to pour it in your IM, but just disconnect a hose vith vacuum and let it suck it up in small amounts. don't put too much in at once. also, be ready for a lot of white smoke when you do this. when i did it, i think a few neighbors thought my house was on fire, lol.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimitri_EG8 a.k.a. Dimi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Spark plugs
Ignition Wires
Water Pump
Timing Belt
Tensioner
Thermostat
Fuel Filter
Air Filter
Transmission fluid
Radiator flush</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just to add:

Distributor cap & rotor
Upper/Lower Radiator hoses
Valve adjustment (need new valve cover gasket)
Clean your grounds (sand paper)
Oil & filter change
Rotate and check pressure in tires

At 75k, your O2 sensor is nearing its life. No you probably won't get a code but if you start to notice that gas mileage has decreasd and performance has suffered slightly (and you've done all the above maintenance) - then suspect the O2.

And you should really look into buying a Helms manual for your car - link is in the sig.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EE_Chris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just to add:

Distributor cap & rotor
Upper/Lower Radiator hoses
Valve adjustment (need new valve cover gasket)
Clean your grounds (sand paper)
Oil & filter change
Rotate and check pressure in tires

At 75k, your O2 sensor is nearing its life. No you probably won't get a code but if you start to notice that gas mileage has decreasd and performance has suffered slightly (and you've done all the above maintenance) - then suspect the O2.

And you should really look into buying a Helms manual for your car - link is in the sig.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Indeed, with all of this, it will be a complete changeover.

http://www.sparkplugs.com has OEM replacement Denso O2 sensors for $75 shipped rather $200+ from the dealer.

The Seafoam gets poured in through the vacuum line that leads to the brake booster. Squeeze the hose clamp, remove it. Pour it in SLOWLY, VERY SLOWLY with a funnel. Place hose back on. Off you go.