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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Hey guys i havent been on this forum in a while!
well let me cut to the chase.
Her name is Euphoria . 1991 Accord, runs like it was off the lot back in 91'
Only problems:
1.Radiator Leak
2.Fuel Gauge Not moving?
3.Weathering is making the body look nasty :/
4.Im getting a leak through the driver seat by the pedals any where in particular i should look for the leak?
5.and most importantly idk what i should do to make it last longer and stronger performance. I want to learn how to change some parts and hell maybe even make this your typical JDM car. If you can , any suggestions on my first few issues and what I should start looking into to make it have a higher performance i want this to be a Fuel Effecient , awsome performing car.

Thanks!
FYI , the bumpers have suffered really bad weathering conditions and way to bring it back black and clean? looks like it came outa a sewer now

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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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The radiator is the most important thing to fix in your list. Make sure the radiator is full before you drive the car. I would rent a radiator pressure tester and put about 15 psi on the radiator. You should be able to locate the leak.

For the water leak, you will probably have to use a hose on the car to isolate the leak. I would around the windshield.

As for the weatherstripping and the bumper, if they are plastic or rubber, I would try aerospace 303. It is used for boats, but is like armor-all, so it lasts longer.

I would just keep up the maintenance. Modifying a 21 year old car will cost more than the car is worth.
 
Old Nov 13, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Have a '92, your car looks clean.

To build on ^^^ minimalist approach - for the gas guage.
My car consistently gets almost 30 mpg (5 spd = 500 miles/tank at the end) so just reset your trip mile counter on each fill;
refill every 325 miles and you won't run out of gas.

Originally Posted by PAhonda
The radiator is the most important thing to fix in your list. Make sure the radiator is full before you drive the car.
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I would just keep up the maintenance.
Modifying a 21 year old car will cost more than the car is worth.
agree.
 
Old Nov 13, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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Only to add the the good advise already given....

3- best wash and wax you can do

4-maybe from the windshield, lower part might not be sealed properly.

5- reg maint stuff.....tune up (cap, rotor, plugs, inspect wires,ect), fluid changes (trans, coolant, oil, ps, brake)....btw the last two I listed seem a bit low - based upon the pic and my bad eyes.
 

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