ok guys i bought my type r with 65k on it and now it has 80 im going to be doing alot of maintance

im thinking
plugs,wires,cap,rotor
timing belt, water pump
chang fluid in brakes and clutch
adjust valves, change fuel filter
chang tranny fluid

is there anything else i should do? anything im missing?

 

Engine oil and oil filter

Flush coolant (you do this anyway when replacing the water pump)

Replace cooling system hoses

 

thanks didn't think of replacing the coolant hoses is there an online source to get these?

 

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Yes, I know. It's a REALLY good idea, for preventive maintenance, so that you don't blow a hose somewhere when you least expect it. Also, it saves some labor and coolant to do it when you're replacing the water pump. I think the usual service interval for the timing belt is appropriate for the cooling system hoses, plus if you do it at the same time as the TB/WP, it's easy to remember and keep track of the last time you did it. Oh, and they're not all that expensive, either.



(IMO replacing them should REALLY be in the recommended maintenance schedule in the owner's manual and service manual, but all it says is to inspect them.)

 

thanks i'll add that to the list anything else?

 

Check the thickness of the brake pads and rotors...

 

ok i just ordered my helms manual but is there any special tools i need to change the timing belt. or what about sdjusting the valves.

i have just about every basic tool just wondering if i need anything special for any of this?

 

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i have just about every basic tool just wondering if i need anything special for any of this?</TD></TR></TABLE>


If you have no experience adjusting valves I highly suggest you do NOT attempt it, you can severly damage the valves if you make them to tight or to loose and turn the motor, bent valves will appear.

Rather have someone show you or watch someone do this procedure a few times to get comfortable with it, do not just jump in and try to teach yoru self.

 

What are the part #'s for the coolant hoses???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ekim952522000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok guys i bought my type r with 65k on it and now it has 80 im going to be doing alot of maintance

im thinking
plugs,wires,cap,rotor
timing belt, water pump
chang fluid in brakes and clutch
adjust valves, change fuel filter
chang tranny fluid

is there anything else i should do? anything im missing?
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air filter j00, check distributor timing, don't forget to replace all gaskets when taking valve cover of and use ultra gray permatex.. like already mentioned, its best to see somebody do the valve adjustment before doing yourself.. don't forget timing belt tensioner w/ timing belt.. some replace other belts along w/ timing belt.. myself, i'd rather wait until they snap or visual wear marks..

 

is it that difficult to adjust valves even if you have a helms manual?

 

well, i've done it, ive seen how its done once, i didn't even have the right tools.. but.. it worked.. you just have to make sure its lined up right, get the cleareances right and i have a good torque wrench to double check everything.. i went for mid settings so in case its too lose or tight it won[t be a problem.. i started the car and rightaway it was more quiet.. i'm not sure if i'll mess w/ timing belt at this point.

the tricky part is to figure out if its too loose or too tight, thats why its best to have somebody adjust it first, then let you get the feel for how loose/tight it should be to get the right reading. i haven't had that opportunity and would have completed much faster if i had

 

I think all Integra radiators give out where the metal and plastic meet. Might be good to have a new one ready. I'm pushing my luck with mine.

 

or...you all can just lock this thread and look in the FAQ where all this information is stored.

 

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If you have no experience adjusting valves I highly suggest you do NOT attempt it, you can severly damage the valves if you make them to tight or to loose and turn the motor, bent valves will appear.: </TD></TR></TABLE>

If you can't follow the very basic and easy to understand instructions in the helms for doing this, maybe you should take your car to Acura for oil changes too.

 

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Hey man, relax, lets all remember the point of this forum is to help people out and enjoy our cars.

Take a shot at the valve adjustment; just follow the Helms instructions, take your time and be prepared to do it over a few times. I had never done it before and it is intimidating but I was able to get it done.

Search the board (archive posts) for some good How-Tos. I believe there was a good one by CSpeedRacing (??) on doing it for the B18C5.

 

http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php

For teh intarweb impared.

 

doing a valve adjustment is easy when you have c-speed and helms and take your time!

 

oh yeah I'm fifinally getting around to maintance
How many quarts of honda transmission fluid do I need?

I searched the fact and didn't see it but if someone can post a ink to the answer that will work to.

 

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How many quarts of honda transmission fluid do I need?

I searched the fact and didn't see it but if someone can post a ink to the answer that will work to. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You've probably received your service manual by now. Look in there.

 

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If YOU followed the Helms to do it, you'd forget three cylinders, and have problems finding one of them.

-Chris

 

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You've probably received your service manual by now. Look in there.
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You are right I could but I'm working late And am Ordering my stuff online right now.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ekim952522000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh yeah I'm fifinally getting around to maintance
How many quarts of honda transmission fluid do I need?

I searched the fact and didn't see it but if someone can post a ink to the answer that will work to. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Get 3 quarts but you will only use a little over 2. If you can use feeler guages then you can adjust the vavles.

 

thermostat

 

hey guys going to change out my coolant and was wondering what kind of antinfreeze you guys use or if it even matters?