DCB7 : 1993 Accord LX

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I'll do that, sounds good so far. Excalibur was nice, but the black one seems like it's gonna be better

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Solved window problem w/ new regulator, same master switch, works as intended



Put new radiator and cap in after old radiator exploded while idling 2 days ago

right at this spot:


seconds after taking this picture:

see bob laughing right above radiator cap

been having the car cut off while driving, and then high idle issues
cleaned iacv today, definite improvement, but still idles at 1200 sometimes

vacuum leak?

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Some pics

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Just sharing some pics I took yesterday while at a shop

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Got up ready to tackle the car shutting off issue:


and found a hose or two leaking


Had to fight them bitches off,

and removing the one from the FITv to the back of the runners was a wonderful experience, made me feel real happy inside.

In the process I pinched the rotten hose next to it, and the new one decided to kink so had to remove again and use a longer piece


Cleaned up the bay from where the coolant sprayed all over.

Now the speedometer and odometer don't work, I think from coolant running down into the vss connector, will address asap. Also changed the upper radiator hose. Bled coolant again.

Cranked right up and runs strong as usual so far
As for the high idle, I put my foot under the gas pedal and raised it, and the idle returned to normal. Not sure if that means the cable is too tight or loose

EDIT speedometer now works, must a dried out, but still hops between 40 and 50. Got about 10-20 free miles

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Well nexen changed their design on the 3000 and took off the nice scuff prevention ridge around the lip that made me like their tires. Maybe I got some rejects or something.
Still, its much needed, my current rears been on since 5.20.2008 lol.

edit: car doesn't cut off anymore, driving or warming up. Still have some idle surge time to time. I did a seafoam and oil change, Castrol synthetic

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not as bad as I thought


I know my wheels are beat up, but after 8 years of not a single curb rash, the tire guy gouged my lip with the tool. I think it was on purpose because I remember him giving me a 'look'. Now Im tempted to finally repaint the middle and repolish the lip. Question is, should I stay with the hyper silver, or go for a bronze look on the spokes


Based on the wear of the previous set, Im going to add a couple washers behind the control arm. Didn't realize how much camber I had back there

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[Mike1357]

You sir have some painting skills! I also like how clean your build is and that you focus on maintenance as well as performance. Good stuff.

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You sir have some painting skills! I also like how clean your build is and that you focus on maintenance as well as performance. Good stuff.

Much appreciated, its a painfully slow process right now, but yours and the other fresh intent cb's give me motivation. Looks like some good things going on on that side

[Mike1357]

I know that feeling. I remember when I first started here with my stock cb not being and to sleep at night because I felt like i would never get top the point other members were at. I think a lot of us in Fresh Intent having CB's helps because we all push each other to keep going and help each other when we can. I'll definitely have to check in here from time to time.

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thanks man. And your work payed off because your ride is wicked. It's definitely up there with the hardest looking cb's I've seen

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The car cut off while cruising again twice earlier this week so I changed the fuel filter. I came across that it would cause that in this thread here:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=203602

I used this DIY:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=87812

That 14mm fitment bolt was seriously on there, understandably still, and since it had never been changed (the yellow markings were still on the threads) After rounding it off, even with the flare nut wrench, it was a 10" vice grip and some aggression that finally broke it loose (along with PB Blaster)


I bent the bracket in the process, or the new filter is slightly bigger, so I used a zip tie. Im going to get a bigger one.


Thing is, the gas in the old one was crystal clear but hopefully it solved the problem. Ill be watching the MPGs for improvement
Suspension next

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From when I did my valve cover

Before clear









After clear






Installed

before

after

I also changed out a couple more leaking coolant hoses, and testing out a breather filter on the valve cover. I removed this assembly:


This is a before pic

as I'm going out now to put these on

first time doing a suspension change, got my spring compressor and already popped the two front strut bolts, but its hot out there.

Before with Spec-D tuning springs listed at 220front & 140rear, 2"front&1.7"rear


The S-techs are listed only slightly stiffer at 250front &16orear, 2.1"f - 1.5"r

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Well, I got the fronts done, everything seems to be in order, but...
Not jumping to conclusions, but, someone might be getting a great deal on some S-Techs

Test drive felt great, but that gap...