Al -sydney- 5th Gen Lude

[Devjin]

Hi just found these forums thought I'd say hi n a picture of my baby Lol bought 2 weeks ago 97 vtir manual prelude got alot of plans for her but one step at a time

[EKVTIR-T]

welcome abourd pal

nice score on the lude

[Devjin]

Thnx mate been looking at joining the honda crew for awhile finally found somthing I like lol what do people think it's vtir manual 171ks log books + red honda key n spare key leather interior, n 6 months rego 4.2k

[EKVTIR-T]

sounds like a good deal imo

[Jasemas]

Noice deal
Hows the engine?
Hope it's not on 3 cyl yet

But welcome to OzHonda!

[Devjin]

Engine seems ok I want to get a full service done rly soon, Saturday I'll do oil n filter, but yeah engine does seem to sound a bit off 2 me like a tractor, and unfortunately I had a guy slam his breaks in front of me this morning so need to get a left side panel n light :(, havnt owned it for 2 weeks only 5days n first smash :( poor lude

[EKVTIR-T]

damn that sucks man

and when you do oil/filter,put some new ngk spark plugs as well

[Devjin]

What do the sparks go for these days

[Devjin]

And they have to be platinum correct

[EKVTIR-T]

normal ngk and about $5 each iirc

[Devjin]

Awesome will do that as well then any recommendations for leads?

[Jasemas]

Don't need to be platinum
But make sure NGK and right model

Does it sound like a tractor at start up? That's normal

[Devjin]

Hmm well I think so Lol I'll make a video cause I don't know how it should sound Lol might b nothing, someone told has 2 be platinum or I could f up my engine but since u guys r using normal should be fine then also the oil I'm going to use is 10w40 royal purple, does getting high end oil filter like k&n make a difference

[RenzokukenJ]

Nice n8

Can get coppers but use them only for 20,000kms, the platinum ones will last longer though.

As for the sound, try getting a valve adjustment when you get your service, and maybe use a little bit thicker of an oil to see if it's a bit more quiet.

15w40 is good enough to use m8

[curtis265]

Try iridium plugs - if you buy from overseas it works out pretty cheap. the shops charge an arm and leg.

don't worry about new leads unless yours are rooted. the tapping sound is most likely a valve adjustment.


I miss my old one :(

[RenzokukenJ]

Try iridium plugs - if you buy from overseas it works out pretty cheap. the shops charge an arm and leg.

don't worry about new leads unless yours are rooted. the tapping sound is most likely a valve adjustment.


I miss my old one :(

want to swap phoever?

[Jasemas]

Mine badly needs a valve adjustment
But i like the sound of a tractor engine in sedan

[RenzokukenJ]

Mine badly needs a valve adjustment
But i like the sound of a tractor engine in sedan

Is it as bad as mine?

[Jasemas]

Haven't heard yours brew - need to hear when cold :P
But when warmed up, mine makes kinda a high pitched whine when reved to 1.5-2k rpms


Sorry nack on topic