af_1132 : 1999 Honda Accord EX

[af_1132]

Chassis Code: CG5

I spotted this beautiful car on the side of the road on the way to a tutoring appointment, and the rest is history!

Engine:

F23A1 Stock (310K miles!)
P2A8 5-Speed Transmision
Exedy OEM clutch

Exterior:

Scratches in bumpers hidden with spray can Rustoleum

Interior:

Plastic dirt catcher floor mats

Suspension:

Duralast Gold pads all around
Duralast Gold front rotors
Duralast base rear rotors
Michelin Defender 195/65R15

Audio/Electronics:

stock EX CD changer

Future Plans:

Reupholster driver's seat
New injectors
Turn rotors














Thanks for visiting! I am open to suggestions on how to make this car even better and last even longer. I want my kids to grow up in this car as the family sedan!

[af_1132]

It was real good to get a cup holder from pick n pull with the same trim that closes/opens properly!

[af_1132]

Dumb whipper snappers!



Left a little note "Call if you want to discuss...I'm sure it will come out with a little buffing..."

Well, luckily I know what I am doing.





Sort of...

[sonikaccord]

You got a little skill!

[af_1132]

Thanks, haha.

Unfortunately, the flash makes it look better than it is. This is the third time I've had a run in with this bumper, so at least I have practice

[cp[mike]]

Looks good to me! it was probably convenient that no material was actually scraped out. its never going to be "perfect" at this age being a daily, but doing just like you did and give it a little love and it still looks great. in the long run it keeps the car looking "extra clean" compared to any of its neglected peers.

[Theos92VR4]

love it! i love white cars lol. But seriously that car must be pretty rare, being that its a 4cyl ex with leather AND 5 speed! Awesome find!

[af_1132]

love it! i love white cars lol. But seriously that car must be pretty rare, being that its a 4cyl ex with leather AND 5 speed! Awesome find!

Thanks man. I could not pass it up when I saw it. It was one of those magical moments that proved to be worth pursuing.

[af_1132]

I did some maintenance on this last week:

Continental Contitech Belts
NGK V Powers
NGK Blue Wires (man, they are cheap on RockAuto!)
New OEM Cat ($$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!)

I needed new plugs, look at #4 compared to new. They were Bosch plugs and I felt hesitation:



Out with the old:



In with the new:



So stinking expensive!!

Now, all I have to do is get a new harmonic balancer, a new oil pan, and a re-upholstery job on the driver's seat, and this car is perfecto!

[af_1132]

I switched out the harmonic balancer for a new OEM one from the dealer. I still have some rattle at idle, so I assume that either the balance shaft belt is done or the rear mount is shot.

I also replaced a bad door lock actuator. Boy, what a pain in the butt that was.

I got in two minor accidents in this car and both are thankfully repaired by yours truly. The first accident was my fault, and I hit a gate because I got the clutch pedal mixed up with the brake pedal. Has anyone else done that? I panicked and hit the gate with the front bumper and right quarter panel. I wanted to sell the car after I did this, but ended up not purchasing the '93 CB I found down in Ventura, and went to help Tishock with his motor pull instead. I scurried back up to Santa Cruz with my tail

I unfortunately lost the pictures, but I had to remove the right quarter panel to roll out the dents. I also painted the front bumper and replaced the cracked resonator box.

Then, a few weeks ago, a delinquent of some sort hit my rear bumper and sped off, right in front of me and my buddy. Fortunately, that was an easier repair:

[af_1132]

Just drove 620 miles this weekend on a mini band tour of nor cal. Tons of gear, tons of miles, tons of fun! Today, I will pass 310k on the odometer. She needs new injectors and the rotors turned soon, but all my friends are really impressed with this car, and I love it. I'm not looking forward to the expense: $101.89 a piece on MH!

[af_1132]

It has been a while since I have had to do anything to the CG but keep up with fluid and filter maintenance. We are at 316k miles and still going strong!

In the past six months, I have noticed a slight hesitation that got progressively worse over time, until a P0133 showed up. Just in case it was the injectors, I asked around and Tishock actually gave me his JDM F23A injectors from his F23A project engine (he's the man!). Yesterday, I changed out both 02 sensors (NTK), and it runs so much better and has not thrown the P0133 again. Things aren't perfect, but the hesitation is, for all intense and purposes, gone.

NGK and NTK products are excellent quality.



Upstream sensor (normal wear, it seems)



Downstream sensor (what seems like abnormal wear), I never replaced this one when the new cat went on, which may be the reason it started responding slowly.



Next step is to replace injectors after cleaning.