cp[mike] : 1992 Accord EX

[The G-Man]

You are using prelude axles?

[cp[mike]]

You are using prelude axles?

what?

[texasvtak]

CF ebrake handle?

You stupid fucking ricer.

[Blk EX Coupe]

I see my prothane bushings. Are those the NTP wheel bearings or did you send those back?

[cp[mike]]

I see my prothane bushings. Are those the NTP wheel bearings or did you send those back?

i sent those back for a refund. these are bearings i bought from phatdoughnut a couple years ago

[Blk EX Coupe]

i sent those back for a refund. these are bearings i bought from phatdoughnut a couple years ago

So you've been working on this collection for some time then

[cp[mike]]

So you've been working on this collection for some time then

without a doubt. the prelude calipers and crossmember ive had waiting for over 4 years now lol.

anyhoo.

Monday - cleaned the new head and inventoried parts ready to install, ordered the rest

Tuesday - brought new head to machine shop and pulled old head out. interesting thing i noticed, is that the euro-r head and manifold's intake runners seem to be gasket-matched from the factory... i think i figured out what makes the euro-r head different: factory ported runners. when i get the new head back tomorrow ill be able to make a definite comparison.

today/wednesday:

got the car up on 4 jackstands and began pulling the suspension all apart. i have the front entirely apart, minus the lower balljoints being pulled from the knuckles. this was my first time dealing with pulling the stock hubs and bearings out, and it wasnt easy until i finished pulling the knuckles out, then they came out no problem because i had enough room to swing the sledge

tomorrow ill be picking up the new head from the shop (its getting shaved flat) and disassembling the rear suspension.


heres the final casualty list:
- both axles bad / clicking
- pass side bearing bad, drv side starting.
- both UCA's are bent/curved at the end from hitting the fender
- upper arm anchors (intrax kit) twisting and separating
- both upper balljoints very loose
- torn lower balljoint boots, one with stripped threads
- both tie rods loose w/ torn boots

the calipers, pads, and sway bar endlinks had all been replaced by steve, so they were all not too bad, besides the rust on em. rotors were old and very rusty but were still straight and smooth.

on to the pics...

this is the "before" picture. the only thing i did was remove the caliper and brake line and spray pbblaster on all of the bolts.


my "bearing press"




i think im missing a wheel.


how its sitting in the garage:



i measured up the prelude crossmember. i need to use the stock accord radius rods and crossbeam, but the actual crossmembers are swappable.


rusty pile of suspension crap.




and a couple more gratuitous pics:

my new oil filter sandwich and pressure sensor sending unit, for the gauge.


annnnnd peek-a-boo:


Real Fact #161: The first TV network kids show in the U.S. was "Captain Kangaroo"

[oneoffaccord]

u most see this shit in person. u such a slut mike nice job

[Hondatuner998]

WHere did you get that oil filter sandwich adapter from? Is there a part number? And what was the sizing on that if you dont have the part number? And I take it you are running an electronic oil pressure gauge, correct?

[cp[mike]]

WHere did you get that oil filter sandwich adapter from? Is there a part number? And what was the sizing on that if you dont have the part number? And I take it you are running an electronic oil pressure gauge, correct?

ebay my friend.

here is the sandwich: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-F...mZ250116626681

and heres the gauge: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-1-1...mZ250049681828

i wasnt about to start messing with oil lines from the engine to inside the car... screw that shit, thats just asking for problems IMO.

[SMseagren83]

wow, your MR thread is great! i like to just stop by from time to time to see all the pics and updates/progress. everything is so well documented!!! good stuff!!

[cp[mike]]

wow, your MR thread is great! i like to just stop by from time to time to see all the pics and updates/progress. everything is so well documented!!! good stuff!!

thanks sean, ive been trying to keep track of every mod and change i make, and i try to post the details and pics on the night of the actual day i did the work... turns this thread into a long journal of sorts.

[gloryaccordy]

Nice valve cover... looks a lot different from mine

[Boost_Lee]

i really should post in here more often, but i always find myself getting off on a tangent searching for more things about this car, such as the oil adapter im really considering for my next motor....

you know how I feel about this car Mike. its a perfect example of what can be done to a cb7 in the hands of the right owner(s)

[ilovemycb7]

This is such an awesome car. I can't wait until it's running... that means pictures in another place besides your garage!

Hows the exterior plans coming?