best way to fix up that 200,000 mile f22a

[magicdragon]

best way to fix up that 200,000 mile f22a

thats right every thing you should do to the engine and maybe even the rest of the car if you can think it post it

[deevergote]

So, basically... you're asking us to condense everything that this entire site is about to one single thread?

If you're just trying to get 30 posts, you're being pretty obvious about it.

[magicdragon]

So, basically... you're asking us to condense everything that this entire site is about to one single thread?

If you're just trying to get 30 posts, you're being pretty obvious about it.

no im just getting started thats all but still i need to know if not everything then just the key essentials for performance

[deevergote]

How about you spend a few minutes reading through the site? That is, afterall, what this entire site is about.

[HondaFan81]

The minimal checklist for a safe and reliable vehicle with 200K+ miles, based on personal restoration experience of various Accords with significant mileage.

ENGINE:
- Replace any leaking engine seals.
- Inspect fuel system lines & fuel tank for leaks, replace whatever necessary.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, replace whatever necessary.
- Check for any check engine codes, interpret and fix accordingly. Oxygen sensor replacements are common, use NGK or Denso brand only.
- Complete timing belt job with new water pump.
- Adjust engine valve lash.
- Perform tune-up if necessary (i.e. NGK or Denso spark plugs only, wires, distributor cap & rotor).
- Replace air filter, coolant thermostat, radiator hoses, new accessory belts, fuel filter.
- Replace coolant, motor oil, oil filter.
- Inspect radiator for deterioration or leaks, replace if necessary.
- Inspect distributor ignition components, replace if necessary (i.e. ignition coil, igniter unit).
- Verify base idle and base ignition timing is set properly.
- Run fuel system cleaner through gas tank to remove deposits and any potential water in fuel tank.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
- Test and inspect tranny function, replace if not working properly.
- Replace tranny fluid.
- Inspect tranny cooler hoses, replace if leaking.
- Adjust shift control cable.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
- Test and inspect tranny function, replace if not working properly.Replace tranny fluid.
- Replace clutch kit, throw-out bearing, resurface flywheel if necessary.
- Inspect driver side intermediate shaft, rebuild if necessary.

SUSPENSION:
- Inspect all tires for abnormal or excessive wear and proper tire pressure, replace if necessary.
- Inspect and set spare tire to 55 psi, replace if necessary.
- Verify all spare tire change tools work and are present, obtain parts required.
- Inspect all shocks for leaks, replace if necessary.
- Inspect coil springs for fractures or fatigue, replace if necessary.
- Inspect wheel bearings for excessive play, replace if necessary.
- Inspect all ball-joints, tie-rods, sway bar end-links, replace if necessary.
- Inspect all CV shafts, replace if necessary.
- Perform four wheel alignment after all suspension fixes completed.
- If vehicle can not be properly aligned, inspect for unibody or suspension component damage, have fixed accordingly.
- Weight balance wheels if necessary, replace rims if damaged.

BRAKES:
- Inspect front brakes, clean & regrease appropriate components, replace anything necessary.
- Inspect rear brakes, clean & regrease appropriate components, replace anything necessary.
- Adjust rear parking brake.
- Replace brake fluid, after all brake fixes completed.

ACCESSORIES:
- Inspect all lights work properly, replace whatever necessary.
- Inspect washer fluid system works properly, fix whatever necessary.
- Inspect wiper system works properly, replace whatever necessary, perhaps need new wiper blades.
- Inspect for water leaks into vehicle, replace whatever necessary.

STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM:
- Have SEARS or similar, perform system test on starter, alternator and battery, replace the necessary.
- Verify alternator electrical connections are secured, fix if necessary.
- Inspect & clean battery cables and terminals, replace if necessary.