I just bought a red 96' HX civic with 110400k on it. I consiter it to be in good condition. I made a list of stuff I want to do to it (not modding).
TO DO
--The guy did not have records of maintence so I plan on doing that.
--Replacing: oil, oil filter, power steering fluid, brake fluid, tranny fluid, flush/bleed coolent.
--I need to copy the key for a spare.
--check for intake leaks.
--maintain a detailed interior and get rid of carpet stains.
--I need new brake pads.
Also the read drum brakes are all rusted like most cars I have seen, should I eventualy get a brake conversion to help this? The inside of all the wheels are very dirty.
--I am going to take off the wheels and clean the brakes as much as possible with brake cleaner(mostly the front ones as they have some removable rust/grime on the disks)
--detail each wheel and wheelwell
exterior stuff:
--Clean the headlight inside and out (need maunal for this) and the same with the tail lights to make them really shine.
--detail the engine area.
I will search on how to do this correctly as I know it has been discussed already.
--I will replace the bushings with the shifter if needed.
--Clean the trunk and maybe remove the spare and jack.
--Also it needs new spark plugs and wires.
most likely go OEM with that.
--I will test the mpg as the gas is getting low.
--The interior light is not working well, need to be replaced/cleaned(dead bugs)
For the exterior there is a slim sliver and black sticker (I guess) that goes along the door on both sides that I would like to get rid of.
--Remove stripe sticker
--use crome polish to polish the emblems.
--a dealership sticker (same as stripe) that I would like to remove.
The face of the deck was stolen before I bought it, I was told that I should get the manual to figure out how to remove some of the interior parts to be able to unscrew the actual deck and see what brand it is. This is of course to know what kind of face I should buy.
--get a stereo deck face
--get a radar detector
--relocate battery
This list is somwhat for my self to check off. I will make a new thread for any new questions that will come up or one of these only if I cannot find a clear answer in the search.
DONE
--first wash
--detailed interior
--anti rain and fog stuff I put on the windshield.
--heltem maunal on order





Modified by mnbv at 10:21 PM 6/24/2004

 

thats too long to read.

 

whoa paragraphs are your friends.
Please read the forum Rules and Guidelines.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=797969
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Please try searching numerous key words under "recent" and "archived" topics in this forum and in the Hybrid Forum, or any other forum that applies to your topic at hand.

This forum is being ruined by too many of the same tired "B16A vs. B18C1?" topics and "Should I boost my SOHC or Get a Swap?" type topics. We understand that you want guidance, but rather than post an open topic, why not o some searching and find members here that have had successful builds/swaps and carry on an IM conversation with him or her?

We do care about what you want to do, but when we have literally 10 open topics about the exact same thing it gets highly annoying. This MB is here for ALL of us, not just one person who thinks we should all cater to him or her by posting in his or her topic while he or she NEVER performs searches and doesn't even browse the topics in the first few pages of the forum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
get a helms or chiltons manual.

Detailing Products FAQs thread.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=790409

Helpful FAQs thread.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=642479

the search function is your friend. learn to use it.
Search

 

Way too long.

 

I think my head is going to explode! All I saw was windex, don't use amonia glass cleaners if you have tinted windows. I know you are excited about your new car but try to pace yourself, nobody wants to read that much

 

Well, my main Question right now is: Where can I get the owners manual and the helms or chiltons manual(s)?
Will they show and tell me how to change fluids and what not? I have not had much luck with the search. Such as "interior detailing" came up with nothing. Also, is the HX coupe consitered EG+?

 

mos def get the helms manual.... everything from changing fluids to dropping the motor

helminc.com

-kenny

 

http://www.helminc.com
it will be the best $70 you spend on your car

 

is this all I need?: (only 29$)

http://www.helminc.com/helm/Re...R1CW6


It does not seem to be model specific, just 2 door 96'civic, there are EX and HX at least that I know of that are coupes in that year.
thanks


Modified by mnbv at 4:12 AM 6/21/2004

 

yep, it's a life saver, especially for torque specs and stuff like that

 

eg's are 92-95 and ek's are 96-00... I have a 97 civic hx, and yes this forum is all 92+ civics except the rsx and new civic si's which both have k series engines.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crashN2u &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Way too long.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mnbv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is this all I need?: (only 29$)</TD></TR></TABLE>

no that's the owners manual that comes in the glovebox when you buy a car. you want this guy here: http://www.helminc.com/helm/pr...G1C80

$70 but very worth it in the long run.

 

I don't have the owners manual eather, should I get both?

 

I edited the top for ease of read. Also I would like to know if the owners manual will give me anything that the helminc manual won't.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mnbv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I edited the top for ease of read. Also I would like to know if the owners manual will give me anything that the helminc manual won't.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just a bill for $29 bux

 

thanks for the info. I would rather put that $ into fluids that I will be replacing once I get the 70$ one.

 

if you can put on a seatbelt and open the glovebox you don't need the owners manual

 

Picturesss?

Stop complaining that its too long, if you dont want to read it then dont.

 

no pictures, I don't own a a digital camera nor do I know how to get them on the computer. I could bug my brother's friend for his and figure it out. I just washed the car for the first time today. Used eagle one wet car wash. to that. I detailed the interior also, but I could not get any of the carpet stains out with blue coral shampoo. In the future I will take out the seats and remove the carpet to get powerwashed or somthing to get rid of the stains. I'll search more on that when I get past my other priorities. I added a few things on the bottom and cleaned things up on the first post. (you can tell I like to keep things clean )


Modified by mnbv at 6:00 AM 6/23/2004

 

Congrats.. My first car was a 97 HX.. treated me well.

 

i orderd a factory service manual on ebay, does anyone know how good these things are?

 

I have a 97 hx and I bought it with 67,000 miles and now it has 144,000 on it. I have had it 5 years now and it has not let me down ever. I got a letter from honda stating they extended the emmissions warranty to 150,000 miles or 10 years and I just bought a truck so now I'm keeping the miles down. That warranty really helped me out, they replaced the o2 sensor in the exhaust manifold, next they cleaned the egr ports and last time the cel came on they had to install a $700 computer for me. And I never had to pay a penny. Honda gets a big from me. You should check and see if your is under the same warranty extensions as mine. This has been the best car I've ever owned and it has never broke down to leave me sitting as of yet.

 

The only thing I happened to see is "Helms on order" ....the rest was trivial to me.

 

Yea, maintainence is my top priority, I am getting the owners manual to make sure I am doing things at the right time etc, then use helms maunal to actually do things. Next up is looks such as polishing/waxing, detailing in general, destickering, a few other very minor things (0% rice). 2 weeks until the manuals come in.