D16Y8 EJ8 cons and pros?

[paps02]

con - fkng power windows always fall off the rail!!

im angry cause i just fixed it again

[dougie_504]

Hey, don't knock the Charade, i used to have an old 1L '91 three door manual.

Sure, it was a basement budget car, but the engine was f**kin' bulletproof, reliable and light as shit. Could go for 100 kays on an oily rag. Piss easy to work on, i learnt a lot while I was at it too.

The Barina... hell, thats just a re-badged Daewoo. I agree with you there.

Know why they call it a Daewoo?

Because if it doesn't break down for a whole day ---> woo!

[EK1.6LCIV]

con - fkng power windows always fall off the rail!!

im angry cause i just fixed it again

just need to get in the habit of what I do, put them down until there's about 2inches from being fully down, haven't had them fk up since practicing this technique.

one of the many character features of the coupes

[paps02]

well my routine of down six inches press it up and repeat worked for a while. il try yours ryan

[EK1.6LCIV]

or better still upgrade to hatchback power window assemblies, they have a bigger motor

[nd55]

> better still upgrade to hatchback power window assemblies, they have a bigger motor

They still crap themselves eventually.

My list of must do's to second hand EK.

* New tailight gaskets. ($40 a piece + fitting). Might be a hatch only thing, but if there's water leaking into the tyre well, this is why.
* New distributtor, spark plug + leads. Check out Distributor King for a new dizzie. less than $500 all up. IMHO the original WILL crap itself and leave you with a huge bill using OEM parts.
* Power Window assembly + rubbers.


Admittedly, I havn't done the last one myself, due to the cost. Applying silicone grease to the window rubbers is a ghetto fix.

Nick.

[Mikecivic78]

Know why they call it a Daewoo?

Because if it doesn't break down for a whole day ---> woo!

nice. I like it.

Even though my missus is Korean, i hate K-cars. Jap or German are the best IMO

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[Mikecivic78]

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* New distributtor, spark plug + leads. Check out Distributor King for a new dizzie. less than $500 all up. IMHO the original WILL crap itself and leave you with a huge bill using OEM parts.

Ive heard that this is an inherent problem. Luckily after 40,000 km (ej8 and em1 combined) i havent had a problem. I heard that the distributor can cut out without warning. Fingers crossed it won't happen to me.

I'm planning to get some new leads soon. I was thinking Bosch... any other suggestions>?

[6thgear]

cant go wrong with bosch mate, they only ever make reliable gear

[EK1.6LCIV]

> better still upgrade to hatchback power window assemblies, they have a bigger motor

They still crap themselves eventually.

My list of must do's to second hand EK.

* New tailight gaskets. ($40 a piece + fitting). Might be a hatch only thing, but if there's water leaking into the tyre well, this is why.
* New distributtor, spark plug + leads. Check out Distributor King for a new dizzie. less than $500 all up. IMHO the original WILL crap itself and leave you with a huge bill using OEM parts.
* Power Window assembly + rubbers.

Admittedly, I havn't done the last one myself, due to the cost. Applying silicone grease to the window rubbers is a ghetto fix.

Nick.

new oem motors $450ea, rubbers $280 a door inside & $175 for outside pr guides (weather strips) for those keen lol

hatch motors never play up compared to the ej motors, haven't killed mine

[jks24]

they are a nice looking car for their age and very reliable and tough like most hondas.

I love my EM1 too much though and its very fun having the b16a under the hood. I prefer the EM1 tailights and another biggy would be the disc brakes on the rear.

Good to see you upgraded mikecivic78 EM1 <3

[hisoka]

cant go wrong with bosch mate, they only ever make reliable gear

amen~