Should I buy it? (96 EX Coupe) - details within...
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RE: Should I buy it? (96 EX Coupe) - details within...
Bought the exact car a year ago for my daughter....spent more than what you did for sure! Sounds like you got a good deal. I would change the tranny fluid, it isn't that hard to do . Get the Honda kind for the amount you will need it isn't that bad costwise. it is good that you can refer back to the owner, since he doesn't live too far away. May ask him when or if the timing belt was changed out last. The noise you spoke of is probably the starter, i notice since I changed out same last year, if you barely turn the key when starting it doesn't make noise...if you turn key and hold barely after engaging it makes noise. Probably need a shim of some type .. I just told my daughter to start it like I do and it won't make the noise. What I like about these cars is there is a lot of competition on prices of replacement items due to the amount of vehicles out there. You can get good deals on parts if you look on the internet. Buy a repair manual for 15 bucks. It will be a valuable tool for you. They aren't that bad to work on for the most part. You can farm out the hard technical stuff and still have fun piddling. Good luck. [8D]
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RE: Should I buy it? (96 EX Coupe) - details within...
the adjustment for the powre steering belt is right under the power steering pump, which is the accessory on the very top.
below it there are 2 10mm bolts, the one on the left is the adjustment bolt, turn it clockwise to tighten that particular belt. dont be worried if you are turning it alot and not much is happening, that screw has a very fine thread to it so it takes many turns to get it tight. just keep checking the tension of the belt. you should be able to push the middle of the belt down about 1 cm.
second adjustment is for the alternator/ a/c belt. and this is probably the belt that is loose.
the adjustment is located right under the alternator, which is the second to top accessory, you can see the electrical windings inside of it when you look at it.
under it....again 2 10mm bolts, the left being the adjustment bolt, and it has the same fine thread that the power steering belt has.
now usually both these bolts turn no problem on their own, but if the mounting bolts for the alternator and powersteering are very tight they will need to be loosened a little. each accessory has two bolts that mount it, one on top of the accessory and one below, the bolt that is below the alternator is a little hard to view. it is best to move the cruise control actuator out of the way to gain access to it, but i bet you will be able to adjust the belts without loosening anything. good luck feel free to ask any questions.
below it there are 2 10mm bolts, the one on the left is the adjustment bolt, turn it clockwise to tighten that particular belt. dont be worried if you are turning it alot and not much is happening, that screw has a very fine thread to it so it takes many turns to get it tight. just keep checking the tension of the belt. you should be able to push the middle of the belt down about 1 cm.
second adjustment is for the alternator/ a/c belt. and this is probably the belt that is loose.
the adjustment is located right under the alternator, which is the second to top accessory, you can see the electrical windings inside of it when you look at it.
under it....again 2 10mm bolts, the left being the adjustment bolt, and it has the same fine thread that the power steering belt has.
now usually both these bolts turn no problem on their own, but if the mounting bolts for the alternator and powersteering are very tight they will need to be loosened a little. each accessory has two bolts that mount it, one on top of the accessory and one below, the bolt that is below the alternator is a little hard to view. it is best to move the cruise control actuator out of the way to gain access to it, but i bet you will be able to adjust the belts without loosening anything. good luck feel free to ask any questions.
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RE: Should I buy it? (96 EX Coupe) - details within...
now usually both these bolts turn no problem on their own, but if the mounting bolts for the alternator and powersteering are very tight they will need to be loosened a little. each accessory has two bolts that mount it, one on top of the accessory and one below, the bolt that is below the alternator is a little hard to view. it is best to move the cruise control actuator out of the way to gain access to it, but i bet you will be able to adjust the belts without loosening anything. good luck feel free to ask any questions.
I noticed on the passenger side that one of the axle boots has split... I was hoping I wouldn't find that... but oh well. The joint is still good and wet with grease so I'm gonna just drive it for a while for now. I called one place today (not a dealer) to price the timing belt service (timing belt, tensioner belt, gasket retainer, water pump, and valve cover gasket)... it came out to be $528... I think I'm going to call around and see if I can find a lower price... I REALLY don't want to spend that much right now... especially right after buying it.
Nathan
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RE: Should I buy it? (96 EX Coupe) - details within...
They make CV boots that are split so you don't have to remove anything. Just slice off the old one and put the new boot on I think they are like $15.00 and I know that Checker Auto Parts used to sell them... fix that one it's quick, easy and cheap.... As far as the timing belt etc goes find out a price cost on just parts and I'll e-mail you the service manual so you can do it yourself... You already know how to remove most of the belts that are in the way and it sounds like you've got a pretty good mechanical understanding/common sense I'd say go for it yourself if you have the time... there's a LOT of people on here who will help walk you through it
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RE: Should I buy it? (96 EX Coupe) - details within...
ORIGINAL: sir_nasty
They make CV boots that are split so you don't have to remove anything. Just slice off the old one and put the new boot on I think they are like $15.00 and I know that Checker Auto Parts used to sell them... fix that one it's quick, easy and cheap.... As far as the timing belt etc goes find out a price cost on just parts and I'll e-mail you the service manual so you can do it yourself... You already know how to remove most of the belts that are in the way and it sounds like you've got a pretty good mechanical understanding/common sense I'd say go for it yourself if you have the time... there's a LOT of people on here who will help walk you through it
They make CV boots that are split so you don't have to remove anything. Just slice off the old one and put the new boot on I think they are like $15.00 and I know that Checker Auto Parts used to sell them... fix that one it's quick, easy and cheap.... As far as the timing belt etc goes find out a price cost on just parts and I'll e-mail you the service manual so you can do it yourself... You already know how to remove most of the belts that are in the way and it sounds like you've got a pretty good mechanical understanding/common sense I'd say go for it yourself if you have the time... there's a LOT of people on here who will help walk you through it
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RE: Should I buy it? (96 EX Coupe) - details within...
I have a 1996 EX-L 4 door sedan with 178,000 miles on it. I bought my car in August from the Honda Dealer here in Daytona Beach, here's what I had to have replaced so far. Oxygen sensor, tires, muffler, rear left power door lock motor. I love my car its the beige with the leatehr interior the EX-L.
Mine was a one owner that took car of the car, the leather looks brand new still.
Good Luck with yours.
Mine was a one owner that took car of the car, the leather looks brand new still.
Good Luck with yours.
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