Finally!!!

[Killer]

I fixed all the junk that was wrong with the civic... (well.. mostly...)

last weekend i took my head off to replace my headgasket, while i was in there i replaced the water pump, timing belt, thermostat, did a tune up (plugs and wires)... had some set backs.. and wasn't able to finish it up...

but as of this saturday morning got it running!!!

i'm pretty proud of myself.. i had some help along the way, but for the most part did the work myself.. and am def not a mechanic... it's running just fine now though and it just feels good to accomplish a task like that...

i saved myself quite a bit of money i feel like.. even though it took up quite a bit of my time..

next project is the clutch... but i don't think i'm gonna tackle that without someone who knows what they are doing.. and i've gotta get some brakes on her... from there it's gonna be all cosmetic work.....


ah, self accomplishment... it's just a great high!!!




btw, thanks to everyone on here who gave me advice/tips along the way.. it's really appreciated guys!!!

[Sol-Badguy]

Awesome. Another step towards reliability.

[Sammich]

want a cookie

[BKgen®]

one thing you forgot to fix:

it's still a civic.

[Killer]

want a cookie

aw man, i was looking forward to a cookie!!!





thanks robbie... repped son!!!

[Killer]

one thing you forgot to fix:

it's still a civic.


at least it's not baby piss yellow....



i'd take awful/faded/oxidization black over baby piss yellow any day...

[Sammich]

at least it's not baby piss yellow....

:eek: :eek:

[BKgen®]

at least it's not baby piss yellow....



i'd take awful/faded/oxidization black over baby piss yellow any day...

blow me.

at least it's not mustard yellow.

[AnthonyF]

but as of last saturday morning got it running!!!!.

Fixed. :)

Good to see you took my advice on doing the water pump. :goodjob:

-Ant.

[Sammich]

aw man, i was looking forward to a cookie!!!

thats pretty good though hitler...uve always had somebody do ur work for u and u finally did ur own thing..

[Killer]

thats pretty good though hitler...uve always had somebody do ur work for u and u finally did ur own thing..

do my work for me?? no, last time i did the work on my hatch just didn't know i had to set the timing... so i screwed it all up!! lol

i just got it right this time!!!

[Hulud]

you did save yourself a lot of money that probably would have easily been over a grand to get done at a mechanic.

cause headgaskets alone are a pretty penny

[Killer]

.

Fixed. :)

Good to see you took my advice on doing the water pump. :goodjob:

-Ant.

how bout.. "this past saturday" it being monday.. last saturday seems more like the weekend before this past saturday.. lol.. since it took me two weekends to get it running...

[eViLMunkey]

And knowing how much it costs to get the timing belt service through a honda dealer you did save a ton of cash, oh and the clutch will only go in one way so there's that one

[Killer]

you did save yourself a lot of money that probably would have easily been over a grand to get done at a mechanic.

cause headgaskets alone are a pretty penny

yeah man, i spent close to 500 (prolly more) total on everything i'd say...

the gasket set was 110

the tb kit (with tensioner) was 90

the water pump was 30

i bought new tools like a whole socket/wrench set for 75

i bought an impact gun for 80 (that didn't do anything and can't take back because i scratched it up on the concrete on accident :( )

then i spent another 56 bucks on the wires/plugs/thermostat/powersteering fluid...

and of course i had to buy radiatior fluid too..... besides all the time i had in it (not that my time is worth much!! lol) and gas money running back and forth to the store...

it took me a whole weekend, one wednesday, then all of friday night and an hour sat and an hour sunday.... lol


but still i feel like i saved quite a bit of money... and gained a lot of knowledge out of it!!!

[Killer]

And knowing how much it costs to get the timing belt service through a honda dealer you did save a ton of cash, oh and the clutch will only go in one way so there's that one


yeah, i've been told it's easy...


but i'm really good at efing up so... lol...

[Sammich]

is it an electric impact gun?

[Hulud]

yea man you probably saved over a grand still after spending that much.

[Sammich]

yeah, i've been told it's easy...


but i'm really good at efing up so... lol...

truthfull i think doing the timing belt and headgasket was more difficult than doing the clutch. just get a write up off of honda-tech, team integra or get the manual from the parts store and u can get the clutch:goodjob:

[Scotsman]

i'm out of town this weekend comin up , but when i get back i'll help ya with the clutch(if its not done by then)

[Killer]

is it an electric impact gun?

yessir... i was told it would work... not only by a friend.. but by the guy at the parts store......

i am gonna try to return it.. but i doubt they will take it..

if not, i'm gonna ebay that sucker.. it's a 1/2 drive...

[Scotsman]

i'm out of town this weekend comin up , but when i get back i'll help ya with the clutch(if its not done by then)lol , new page

[Killer]

i'm out of town this weekend comin up , but when i get back i'll help ya with the clutch(if its not done by then)


i appreciate it man... yeah, i may try tackling it very soon... i won't have the garage much longer... and i don't want to be doing this work in the parking lot!!! lol thanks man!!!

[Sammich]

saying it didnt work, basically it didnt have enough juice to loosing up the harmonic balancer?

[Killer]

saying it didnt work, basically it didnt have enough juice to loosing up the harmonic balancer?

yeah... i mean mechanically it works....

just didn't get the job done that i needed it for...

[Sammich]

oh..i was gona offer..but never mind lol...i mean i could use it for my wheels...

[Crazy Asian]

you sell the bike or kept it?

[Killer]

oh..i was gona offer..but never mind lol...i mean i could use it for my wheels...

idk if it would break em or not..... it would all depend on how much they were torqued down ya know?

if you're looking for an easy way to break lugs... buy a "gorilla wrench" i think thats what it's called... greatest investment i've made tool wise... it doesn't ratchet but it extends and has a 1/2 drive.. gives great leverage...

if you wan the gun shoot me a pm.. i'll make you a pretty good deal...

[Killer]

you sell the bike or kept it?

i still have it... i'm torn on selling the bike and car to get a better dd...

but i freakin love the bike.. i've been driving it a lot more!!

[mocha latte cupcake]

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! SHE LIVES! SHE LIVES! CHANTE QUICK TO THE KITCHEN BAKE THIS MAN A CAKE!

[Killer]

right!!! lol

no, she's been awesome.. let me borrow her car, drove me to the parts store multiple times...

(thanks again babe)

[Sammich]

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! SHE LIVES! SHE LIVES! CHANTE QUICK TO THE KITCHEN BAKE THIS MAN A CAKE!

she's busy at the moment can u call back in 23mins:goodjob:

[Kelly]

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! SHE LIVES! SHE LIVES! CHANTE QUICK TO THE KITCHEN BAKE THIS MAN A CAKE!

Lol, how bout cookies?

[Kelly]

right!!! lol

no, she's been awesome.. let me borrow her car, drove me to the parts store multiple times...

(thanks again babe)

You're welcome. thanks for the gas money :)

[eViLMunkey]

is it an electric impact gun?


Obviously not since a good Cordless impact like my Snap-On is $500+

[Sammich]

Lol, how bout cookies?

chocolate chip kthxbye

[Sammich]

Obviously not since a good Cordless impact like my Snap-On is $500+

you make no sense

[Killer]

Obviously not since a good Cordless impact like my Snap-On is $500+

it's not cordless.... it is electric...

and it's a goodwrench or something.. i don't remember got it at oreilly's...

[03RCode]

If your still around Blue Ridge and need some help with the clutch install just shoot me a PM. I should be free most of the day Saturday.

[BKgen®]

queers.

[Killer]

If your still around Blue Ridge and need some help with the clutch install just shoot me a PM. I should be free most of the day Saturday.

i'm in kennesaw.. go to br couple times a month...

what part of hiwassee you from? i know some people in that area...


please don't tell me you know revsk8terdude... (aka ian).... lol

[03RCode]

i'm in kennesaw.. go to br couple times a month...

what part of hiwassee you from? i know some people in that area...


please don't tell me you know revsk8terdude... (aka ian).... lol

I live near 180, closer to Blairsville then Hiawassee.

And unfortunately I know Ian lol. Met him last week actually.

[Killer]

I live near 180, closer to Blairsville then Hiawassee.

And unfortunately I know Ian lol. Met him last week actually.

last week???? yet you were helping him sell his bike 1 month ago???

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showpost.php?p=36832612&postcount=14

[Killer]

tell you what, if i need any help.. i'll give you a shout.. i don't want to judge everyone that knows ian... but he has given anyone he knows a bad name!!!!! lol

[03RCode]

last week???? yet you were helping him sell his bike 1 month ago???

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showpost.php?p=36832612&postcount=14

I meant in person. I've talked to him on AIM since he had the fiddy for sale.