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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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So my little D16z6 is getting tired, and I figure it time to give it a makeover (DIY guide for BM coming soon, pics included) BUT before I start with the Basics I figure Ill ask for some advice.
Basics:
Change Oil ---> Mobile 1
Change Oil Filter ---> What ever I can find at Autozone
Change Spark Plugs ---> Im thinking NGK, Others?
Change Spark Plug Wires ---> Ideas Options? I have some generic oversize wires
Change Air Filter --> K&N Recharge kit
Change Brake Pads ---> Stock Pads: upgrading soon
Change Cap & Rotor ----> Honda OEM

Put Car back together, Wash, Rinse, Repeat every 3k Miles

I think that covers the basics. Anyone else have an Idea as to what else I could do?
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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fuel filters, pcv valve, brake rotor if you changing brake pads.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 05:49 PM
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Default Re: Basic Maintenance! (beandip)

1. No need for synthetic IMO. High mileage and you haven't been using it, so why start?
2. Whatever's cheapest. If your **** about it get a pureone or mobil1 filter.
3. Stock NGK's (can't remember the plug #)
4. Stock NGK wires

Everything else sounds about right.

p.s. Tranny fluid, brake fluid, clutch fluid, adjust rear brakes if you have drums.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 05:49 PM
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Default Re: Basic Maintenance! (2lua)

new pistons, minor headwork, and a bigger intake manifold/tb would be good too
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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Default Re: Basic Maintenance! (Yanta)

i've heard crap about the oil filters at autozone/kragen.

if you've got a little extra cash and want a bit more piece of mind, OEM s2000 filter fits fine
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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LMAO I might have to run by the local pick a part and grab a Y8 IM
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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Default Re: Basic Maintenance! (beandip)

Timing belt and water pump been done lately?

These are also good suggestions:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2lua &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> fuel filters, pcv valve, brake rotor if you changing brake pads.</TD></TR></TABLE>

As for the oil filter comments, i dont use anything other than Honda Genuine OEM filters w/ Mobil 1 5w-30
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Tire pressure or rotation too if needed
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2lua &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> fuel filters, pcv valve, brake rotor if you changing brake pads.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Never changed a fuel filter (reco on a good one?), PCV =? Im tired and not thinking, and I have rotors coming
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Default Re: Basic Maintenance! (beandip)

PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation, its a little plastic valve on the top of the intake manifold you should change
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Just found the DIY on Vavle Adjustment. I'll be doing that tomorrow too. Anyone know how much of a hassle it is to replace the camshafts? I figure if I have the thing apart might as well replace cams, retainers, springs.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beandip &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just found the DIY on Vavle Adjustment. I'll be doing that tomorrow too. Anyone know how much of a hassle it is to replace the camshafts? I figure if I have the thing apart might as well replace cams, retainers, springs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just something to remember on the valve adjustments. A "slight tug" on the feeler guage is more of a "can hardly move it in or out".
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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Default Re: Basic Maintenance! (Ricey McRicerton)

What da fff...

Dood, changing out the valvetrain = $ and lots of time.

Just stick with the maintanence stuff you got going on

Whenever in doubt, stick with OEM HONDA parts.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Default Re: Basic Maintenance! (beandip)

My revision:

Change Oil ---&gt; Amsoil Synthetic
Change Oil Filter ---&gt; Amsoil performance
Change Spark Plugs ---&gt; NGK Iridium
Change Spark Plug Wires ---&gt; Stock, Honda has good wires
Change Air Filter --&gt; K&N Recharge kit - OK
Change Brake Pads ---&gt; AEM perfoirmance OEM replacement - 50$
Change Cap & Rotor ----&gt; Honda OEM - YES
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Axxis Ultimate brake pads
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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****** don't listen to him, if you wanna do your valvetrain, and ya got the money DO IT. Go with a JUN kit or something.

If ya got a helms, you can do it.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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Default Re: (spyderracing32)

I know this MAN!!!

Dont be hating because Ive got extra cash to play with
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beandip &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just found the DIY on Vavle Adjustment. I'll be doing that tomorrow too. Anyone know how much of a hassle it is to replace the camshafts? I figure if I have the thing apart might as well replace cams, retainers, springs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dude no offense but you had to ask what a PCV valve was and now you're going to go ripping up the valvetrain? Be sure you know what you're doing and talking about cause that can become a serious "oops" if you're not on the ball.........I would stick with the basic maintence
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Default Re: Basic Maintenance! (DelSolSi93)

LOL I know what a PCV is, I just didnt know what the acronym stood for.

What does E =mc2 stands for WITHOUT looking!
Do you know what a PI is?
Do you know what PSI is?
Do you know what PEPSI is?
Do you know what BPU is?

Im good, just really tired!
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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LOL alright bro just making sure, no hard feelings right?
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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LOL its kool, I was really tired and cranky that day, No food and little sleep thanks to damn court appointment at 8am
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 02:20 AM
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roads closed, find another way home pizza boy.....
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by murmur9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">roads closed, find another way home pizza boy.....</TD></TR></TABLE>

WTF.......
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