Hey everyone, i'm posting again to see if everyone would please post to let me know what or if the major problems that civics have...preferrably the years around 94-95. Or 96+ Thanks again for everyones help!

 

They are cheap and reliable if you consider that a problem.

 

No torque

 

A few D16Z6 engines have had head gasket failures around 120,000-130,000 miles.

Synchronizers in the manual transmissions commonly fail with abuse (particularly 3rd gear, 2nd gear, and 5th gear - in that order).

All Civics tend to rust heavily in the rear quarter panels around the wheel wells and fuel filler door. Front fenders are also common rust areas.

Other than that, just check the normal wear items. Suspension bushings, wheel bearings, brakes, etc. Check under the valve cover to see if the oil was changed regularly. Check to see if timing belt and water pump were replaced every 90,000 miles.

 

yeah I noticed with my 2000 coupe EX, that the door and area in fuel refil is messed up, not rusted bad, but needs a GOOD cleaning or it will soon, Does the rust start in the back like the older civics on 96+ I havent noticed manyproblems with any on the roads..

 

The main input shaft bearing sucks on the Civic trannies!

 

Would i have to worry about the D motors in a 94-95 EX...i believe those come with the SOHC VTEC or DOHC correct? Also...what would be the best way to tell if the synchros are going out? Thanks again

 

A SOHC VTEC motor is a D series motor. You can tell the synchros are going out if the car grinds when shifting gears.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EL Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The main input shaft bearing sucks on the Civic trannies! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, transmission input shaft bearing is also problematic.

You can tell if it to be replaced by a noticeable chattering or whirring sound while in neutral with the clutch out at idle.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Whatsupwithrice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Would i have to worry about the D motors in a 94-95 EX...i believe those come with the SOHC VTEC or DOHC correct? Also...what would be the best way to tell if the synchros are going out? Thanks again</TD></TR></TABLE>
'94-95 EX uses the SOHC VTEC D16Z6 engine.

You will know if the synchros are bad because the gears will grind when you shift. The early sign of failure is an unavoidable grind during quick shifts at high engine speeds; worst case scenario, it will grind with almost every shift at almost all engine speeds.

 

Thanks everybody for your help..i'm suprised that people are this helpful! Any good information sites that you would recommend a newbie to check out about these cars? I'm really excited and hope things work out. Also...what is the difference between the B series and the D series? is it just the VTEC? and can you get a DOHC VTEC in a 95 EX, and how can you tell just by looking under the hood?
Thanks again

 

you cannot get a dohc in a 92-95 unless it was swaped in. not all b series engines have vtec...but all b series engines will be dohc...just look at the valve cover...if its long and wide then its a dohc...if its long and skinny its a sohc...i do not reccomend using the valve cover to diff the engines..you can also chk the block code. its on the lefthand side of the block above the oilpan, right where the tranny meets the block..it will be flat and have numbers on it...like d16 or d15....b16 or b18...b20...ect...

 

So D series are the VTECs correct?

 

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No, only some D-series. B-series will say VTEC on the valve cover when they have VTEC and all B-series are DOHC.

 

In the HX model count on the tranny going out around 100k or less

 

So what should i expect in tranny problems on a 95 EX....mileage wise?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Whatsupwithrice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So what should i expect in tranny problems on a 95 EX....mileage wise?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It should have no problems unless it was beaten on or not maintained well. Input shaft bearing is the only thing to watch out for, mileage-wise.

The transmission in my CRX has 231,600 miles on it and is as good as new, other than needing a new input shaft bearing.

 

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It should have no problems unless it was beaten on or not maintained well.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, usually that bearing I was talking about wears out on the 96-00 trannies.

 

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Yeah, usually that bearing I was talking about wears out on the 96-00 trannies.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's a common problem on all D-series trannies, '88 through '00.

 

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It's a common problem on all D-series trannies, '88 through '00.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh really? Well on my 97 it went out, got another tranny, it went out, got a third and it went out. Finally after getting a 95 tranny, I then find out what makes that noise....

 

wow with that luck looks like ill keep my eye open for a 95 tranny. I got a 97 and im getting a new tranny was going to get a 96-00 but maybe if i can find a 95 for cheap ill pick it up

 

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Oh really? Well on my 97 it went out, got another tranny, it went out, got a third and it went out. Finally after getting a 95 tranny, I then find out what makes that noise.... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Damn bro. My ISB is going and I'll just replace the one I'm picking up in a couple of weeks this summer when I get a new clutch and flywheel. What did you do with all of the extra ones?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tshaw &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow with that luck looks like ill keep my eye open for a 95 tranny. I got a 97 and im getting a new tranny was going to get a 96-00 but maybe if i can find a 95 for cheap ill pick it up </TD></TR></TABLE>
'96-00 have stronger steel shift forks than the '92-95 trannies which have aluminum shift forks.

Like I said, input shaft bearing failure is a common problem with all high-mileage D-series trannies, regardless of year.

 

Chicks dig guys in nicers cars... that kinda sucks

 

I think the biggest problem is theft

 

Theft! Your damn right my **** has been broken into 4 times now.