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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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Morning!

Just purchased my first Honda- '94 Accord Coupe LX!
Interior isn't good, but the engine / manual tranny sound solid.

I wanted to check here for advice:
I'm looking to get this car running smooooth.

Here's my to-do list:

Spark plugs
Battery
Front brakes / rotors (extra came with the car)
Fluids: Oil, Power Steering, Coolant, Brake, Tranny

what would you add to it? approx 150,000 miles.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Cap, rotor, plug wires, air and fuel filters, pcv valve, timing belt and water pump, accessory drive belts, valve adjustment.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Inspect your motor mounts, CV boots, Power steering boots, ball joints both upper and lower, etc.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Nicholas Harvey
Front brakes / rotors (extra came with the car)
what would you add to it? approx 150,000 miles.
Do you know what brand rotors you have? If they are cheap units I would not bother installing them due to the complexity of rotor replacement on the 90-97 Accords. Make sure to get quality parts such as Centric brand.
Check the FAQ on the how to of front rotor replacement.

Front wheel bearings
Front lower balljoints.

If you are going to replace the rotors, the dis-assembly process is a bit indepth, with over 100K miles I would go to RockAuto and pickup two Timken front wheel bearings for ~$40(these are actually NTN which is OEM), and two lower balljoints ~$20.
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