I'm trying to replace the PCV valve in my Civic. I can't access the valve directly from the engine bay or from underneath the car as it is tucked underneath the intake manifold runners and even if I...
OK, thanks Chr1s. You've been heaps of help. Have you had any personal experience with the Crower cams? Not only with how they make power, but also with their reliability and ease of fitment?
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blk_shadow, I've read that the crank bolts into the D16 blocks with very little problem, but I wasn't aware of the oil supply issues. Is it definitely not possible to use the oil pan from the D16...
Is there any issues with using seat covers on cars with side airbags (the type that explode out from the seat)? Does it cause any interference, issues with deployment? Not that you'd be doing...
Waggy & benjammin, yes, I'm fully aware that bang for buck wise turboing or engine swap is a lot more cost effective. If there's one thing I've learned so far it is all about combination,...
Thanks for that info blk_shadow. Any particular reason for the D16a6 block? If using the D17 oil pump I hear there are issues with incorporating a dipstick into it. Is that a problem? Does the D17...
I was under the impression that a B-series conversion would cost a fair bit. Doesn't a B16A front cut cost around $3000? Originally I was planning to salvage most of the parts from wreckers for my...
Thanks! So it's just a matter of turning the car on, turning the steering wheel until no more power steering fluid comes out then turning the car off. No need to sit there continually turning the...
I’m currently doing some research for an engine I want to put together for my Civic and would really appreciate people’s advice, comments, and opinions. I’ve written a long word document about it but...
Yokohama AVS ES100
Price: Around $350 for tyres to suit 18x8 wheel size, around $500 for tyres to suit 18x9 wheel size
Experience: Excellent handling in both dry and wet road conditions. Extremely...
Apart from the feedback already mentioned, the narrower 5mm spacers can be difficult to located centrally against the hub, especially the types with slots for the studs instead of holes. How I know...
Do you have hatch of sedan? I have a hatch and to remove the rear seats there is a bolt holding the seat cushion in place. It is located in the gap between the seat and backrest. If you're looking at...
I ended up removing the kick panel and lower rear quarter panel. But to remove the lower rear quarter panel you need to remove the rear centre panel in the boot and the rear speaker cover, not to...
What's the go on using a brake booster and master cylinder from a car that has ABS on a car that does not have ABS? I'm particularly thinking in the case of upgrading the drums to discs on my ek1 and...
Did you do the install yourself? That's a pretty cool set up. I particularly like the perspex cover. Do you ever have any issues with the amp over heating being under perspex and all?
Here's a link to a video clip that my partner and I put together when we changed the brake fluid in her R33. The concept is pretty much the same for the Hondas. I actually based my method for this...
This conversion is definitely on my list. Kerim, essentially the parts you mentioned are what's required to convert the brakes, but I think to remove the individual components it is more work than...