Im going to do a tune up on my 1998 Integra gsr, it just hit 102k miles, and want to do a tune up on it.

Im asking, what all is needing to be done replaced when doing this? Im not that car saavy, so I dont know what all is needed for this, so Im asking you honda and acura guys or gals to help me out here.

Thanks, James

 

Timing belt, water pump, cam seal, and crank seal.

 

The required items should be listed in the owner's manual for the conditions that you drive. I do not recall the specifics off hand.

 

Yeah if the timing belt and water pump have never been replaced, it's time to do it now. For someone that isn't "car saavy" it might be best to have someone else do it, although it won't be cheap. There are write-ups out there if you want to tackle it yourself, and you'd be well-served getting a Helms manual.

 

Thanks, I would like to try to do everything myself, but its going to be hard with out knowing exactly what Im doing either. I will check out the write ups and helms as well, thanks

 

If you are not "car saavy" this is not a good point to start. I would have to say changing a clutch is easier that timing belt.
Working on this area on a GSR is very tight and hard to reach in some places. Plus the crank pulley.
I have done this twice the second time the head was off and made is much easier and I had a very good impact wrench.
Definitely read up and decide.

 

I think the OP would be best served finding a buddy who has done it before. You get to help out and learn something, have someone experienced to make sure it's done right, and it will be much cheaper. Everybody wins.

 

A typical tune-up would be spark plugs, wires and dist. cap, but yea, if the car has not had the water pump or belt replaced, it needs to be done. timing belt and water pump is not for your casual do it yourself'er...

 

dont forget your radiator if you havent replaced it yet

 

OK, all sounds good to me, the thing is, I bought the car bout 3 months ago, and only have put 2k on it since i got it, its at 102k now. Thanks for all the input, all useful.

 

Bring it to the shop with ase/icar! Because no exprience and tools will be very hard for you. No chop shop!

 

Timing belt, Water pump, Radiator (prone to cracking after 100k) Dist cap, Rotor, Plugs, Wires, Fuel Filter, Air Filter, 02 Sensor.

 

A tune up usually requires plugs,cap and rotor..a timing belt is a major service,and maintenance..not at all a tune up.

 

I would do a oil change, new filter, plugs,wires,cap,rotor, air filter, fuel filter and check vacuum and coolant lines for cracks, or rips. maybe check brakes too not really a part of a tune up but doesn't hurt

 

if you dont already have records of what has been done to the car you should bring it to a shop and have them inspect it