What did you do to your Honda today?
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 378
From: Texoma, Texas
It wouldn't be so bad except those 2 hidden screws that you have to pull the console, then remove the stereo just to get to the two screws.. Seems excessive
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 4
From: Portage, mi
New antenna
Bought a daily driver from auction, 93 accord dx 5 speed, no stereo and 140,400 miles. . The stock antenna was broke and half-protruded. Found a cheap screw in antenna to replace the stock motorized unit and it was a success. Bought a cheap stereo only unit from Amazon and not my 52 mile round trip to work has some tunes.
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 159
From: Kansas City
Today I successfully changed out the drive belts on my car. Thanks to some helpful videos I knew all the sockets I needed and where the bolts were.
I struggled to remove the timing belt tensioner bolt. So I drove to the local auto store sans my power steering belt and have a new appreciation for power steering. Luckily they loan a serpentine belt removal tool (My 4 cylinder/Non-vetch has tight clearance!) and I was able to break it loose. I can't recommend this tool enough, especially if your tool set is limited. I couldn't fit my crow's feet on anything skinny enough to take it off.
Next time I think I'll take it to the shop
I struggled to remove the timing belt tensioner bolt. So I drove to the local auto store sans my power steering belt and have a new appreciation for power steering. Luckily they loan a serpentine belt removal tool (My 4 cylinder/Non-vetch has tight clearance!) and I was able to break it loose. I can't recommend this tool enough, especially if your tool set is limited. I couldn't fit my crow's feet on anything skinny enough to take it off.
Next time I think I'll take it to the shop
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 328
From: Redwood City, CA 94065
This past weekend I changed out the rubber on the rear shocks.
I'm chasing down some suspension noises. A couple years back I installed Eibach Pro Kit springs and Koni STR.T shocks, but for no valid reason left all of the original 18 year old spring and shock insulators as-is. As a result, the suspension rode great over smooth roads, but was a bit harsher and noisier than I would like over bumps and cracks in the road. The fresh rubber should hopefully quiet it down and tighten it up a bit more.
I purchased all rubber from Honda, as well as a fresh set of top shaft lock nuts.
Next up, front shock rubber and radius rod bushings.
I'm chasing down some suspension noises. A couple years back I installed Eibach Pro Kit springs and Koni STR.T shocks, but for no valid reason left all of the original 18 year old spring and shock insulators as-is. As a result, the suspension rode great over smooth roads, but was a bit harsher and noisier than I would like over bumps and cracks in the road. The fresh rubber should hopefully quiet it down and tighten it up a bit more.
I purchased all rubber from Honda, as well as a fresh set of top shaft lock nuts.
Next up, front shock rubber and radius rod bushings.
Looks Good As Is!
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 159
From: Kansas City
Bought a daily driver from auction, 93 accord dx 5 speed, no stereo and 140,400 miles. . The stock antenna was broke and half-protruded. Found a cheap screw in antenna to replace the stock motorized unit and it was a success. Bought a cheap stereo only unit from Amazon and not my 52 mile round trip to work has some tunes.
I find this thread pretty inspirational. Texoma, did tightening up your oil pan gasket help your oil leak?