Going to be owning a 90 hatchback
19-Dec-2006, 10:17 AM
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Going to be owning a 90 hatchback
with a b16a1 from a same gen crx and it needs a valve adjustment and a clutch..now my question is. What tips for preventative repairs and maintenance worthy to go over when picking this car up? (aside from my stated nec. repairs)
Ive never owned a honda in my life so im clueless
thanks guys
Ive never owned a honda in my life so im clueless
thanks guys
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19-Dec-2006, 10:22 AM
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you a guy or girl?
19-Dec-2006, 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by Gallagher
you a guy or girl?
you a guy or girl?
19-Dec-2006, 11:09 AM
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check the 1/4 panels for rust/bondo
a car that old should have the suspension fully checked for bad ball joints/tie rods, etc.
you don't want those snapping on you on the highway.
For my personal experience with 4th gens, check for leaks in the weather stripping. Look into the spare tire area for puddles, etc.
a car that old should have the suspension fully checked for bad ball joints/tie rods, etc.
you don't want those snapping on you on the highway.
For my personal experience with 4th gens, check for leaks in the weather stripping. Look into the spare tire area for puddles, etc.
19-Dec-2006, 11:44 AM
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lift the carpet. check 1/4 panel. check rocker panels.
check trunk where the spare tire is.
if its an Si. check the sunroof for leaks.
if the guy is honest he'll tell you wahts wrong with it in terms of body.
if he's not check those parts.
very key, as they are prone to getting rust
check trunk where the spare tire is.
if its an Si. check the sunroof for leaks.
if the guy is honest he'll tell you wahts wrong with it in terms of body.
if he's not check those parts.
very key, as they are prone to getting rust
19-Dec-2006, 12:10 PM
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bring a magnet to check for bondo, make sure the timing belt and water pump have been replaced, and ask if hes repaired any suspension pieces.
19-Dec-2006, 12:53 PM
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make sure body is not bondo'd. check spare tire spot to see if there's water or rusted. check rockers and check underbody to see if there are rots. car that old are prone to rust and rots. just make sure the body condition is good.
suspension like tie rods, balljoints is not expensive but can cause big trouble. get it replace if possible.
in terms of engine, if its already a b16, make sure the timing belt and water pump has been replace.
unless you're getting the car for a sweet price, otherwise, check it very carefully to see if its worth the big $$$
if the price is really sweet... if the body is close to mint, its worth picking it up and do the maintenance like new timing belts/waterpump, tierods, balljoints, winter maintenance like flush the rad, oil change, brake bleed, flush the tranny system, new clutch fluids, all those never hurts. and make sure you check the battery has enough life for winter
suspension like tie rods, balljoints is not expensive but can cause big trouble. get it replace if possible.
in terms of engine, if its already a b16, make sure the timing belt and water pump has been replace.
unless you're getting the car for a sweet price, otherwise, check it very carefully to see if its worth the big $$$
if the price is really sweet... if the body is close to mint, its worth picking it up and do the maintenance like new timing belts/waterpump, tierods, balljoints, winter maintenance like flush the rad, oil change, brake bleed, flush the tranny system, new clutch fluids, all those never hurts. and make sure you check the battery has enough life for winter
19-Dec-2006, 01:01 PM
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thanks guys..much appreciated. I just wanted to go for the known trouble zones.
19-Dec-2006, 01:11 PM
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Originally posted by t_dot_SiR
make sure body is not bondo'd. check spare tire spot to see if there's water or rusted. check rockers and check underbody to see if there are rots. car that old are prone to rust and rots. just make sure the body condition is good.
suspension like tie rods, balljoints is not expensive but can cause big trouble. get it replace if possible.
in terms of engine, if its already a b16, make sure the timing belt and water pump has been replace.
unless you're getting the car for a sweet price, otherwise, check it very carefully to see if its worth the big $$$
if the price is really sweet... if the body is close to mint, its worth picking it up and do the maintenance like new timing belts/waterpump, tierods, balljoints, winter maintenance like flush the rad, oil change, brake bleed, flush the tranny system, new clutch fluids, all those never hurts. and make sure you check the battery has enough life for winter
make sure body is not bondo'd. check spare tire spot to see if there's water or rusted. check rockers and check underbody to see if there are rots. car that old are prone to rust and rots. just make sure the body condition is good.
suspension like tie rods, balljoints is not expensive but can cause big trouble. get it replace if possible.
in terms of engine, if its already a b16, make sure the timing belt and water pump has been replace.
unless you're getting the car for a sweet price, otherwise, check it very carefully to see if its worth the big $$$
if the price is really sweet... if the body is close to mint, its worth picking it up and do the maintenance like new timing belts/waterpump, tierods, balljoints, winter maintenance like flush the rad, oil change, brake bleed, flush the tranny system, new clutch fluids, all those never hurts. and make sure you check the battery has enough life for winter
19-Dec-2006, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by Me[kk]A
thanks guys..much appreciated. I just wanted to go for the known trouble zones.
thanks guys..much appreciated. I just wanted to go for the known trouble zones.
19-Dec-2006, 02:17 PM
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Originally posted by Gallagher
no problem man, I do what I can to help around here
no problem man, I do what I can to help around here
19-Dec-2006, 03:51 PM
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Originally posted by Gallagher
you a guy or girl?
you a guy or girl?
Stevo swings both ways i have pictures to prove it.
Good luck with your new project.
19-Dec-2006, 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bryce
lol steve...
Stevo swings both ways i have pictures to prove it.
Good luck with your new project.
lol steve...
Stevo swings both ways i have pictures to prove it.
Good luck with your new project.
steve sounds a bit like me in that sense..i swing both ways too..one woman or two.. (or more..who's counting?)ill post pics as soon as i get this car off my hands.. the minute i put it up for sale some idiot (in a honda civic LOL) sideswipes me and takes off..luckilly he was stock..so i caught up real fast.. but man its been a month of dealing with insurance and the police..and it looks like it will take another month too
third party reasonable length of time to contact us BS
20-Dec-2006, 08:25 AM
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Originally posted by Tego
Sweet looking Maxima.
Sweet looking Maxima.
11-Jan-2007, 02:45 PM
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also you can easily find the b16 service manual online
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