Gonna go change the Brake Pads on a 92 Nissan Sentra. Anyone have any experience with them? Are they basically the same brake pad layout as most cars. All I'm bringing is a Jack, 2 Jack stands, Ratchet Set, Torque wrench. Any advice?
[QUOTE=Protocol7;36171850]So then, with my expertise, do you think I could change the belt on an F22? Or should I not even risk it and take it to a mechanic. I'm more than open to trying, there's only one way you get better at auto mechanics :v:[/QUOTE]
if you have no experience i'd say no, you can end up bending ventils and shit if you do it wrong.
Don't even try to do a Honda timing belt if you've never timed an engine in your life. They're easy to change compared to a lot of things, but tolerance is key -- just a couple of teeth off and you will ruin that engine.
In my opinion I'd say run it until 120,000 and then take it in to have a belt put on.
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It came
Got the right wrench and extender, now the thermostat job isn't looking to be so daunting.
No backing out now. I just need coolant and RTV sealant. I'd rather not leave it to my mechanic or get charged crazy for the tuner garage
[QUOTE=bradley;36172758]Don't even try to do a Honda timing belt if you've never timed an engine in your life. They're easy to change compared to a lot of things, but tolerance is key -- just a couple of teeth off and you will ruin that engine.
In my opinion I'd say run it until 120,000 and then take it in to have a belt put on.[/QUOTE]
Awesome, thanks, I'll do that (unless it snaps between now and then but I'm pretty sure if the belt was never replaced it probably would have already done that by now.)
Also just got a cassette to headphone jack adapter to work in the cassette deck, since it was trying to reverse and flip it. So now I can listen to my iPhone in my car without having to buy a full on head unit. Speakers are pretty good too, I don't think i'll be replacing them for sound quality reasons.
why don't you just call the guy and ask
[QUOTE=edberg;36173786]why don't you just call the guy and ask[/QUOTE]
Where's bad reading when you need it
[QUOTE=bradley;36171617]
chains are way better than belts in longevity, but also much more of a bitch to change. On the Honda I can put a new timing belt on in ~10 minutes (I don't run a cover), on the toyota the chain would be a few hour affair.[/QUOTE]
though by the time you have to replace a chain the engine has probably served all the time it can
No way.
Like I said, this past few weeks I've had to put a few timing chains on some chevrolet engines because they had developed too much slap and begun to make noise. And they were still good running engines.
Timing chains need replacing every 90-120k, many engines can outlast that at least twofold.
Decided i'll probably go with the Reverie Interlagos air box
[url]http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/product_detail.php?group=A%20AIRB&subgroup=A%20AIRB%204CI&part_code=R01SE0432[/url]
Exit pipe will be toward the front of the car, which will save space. and it has the filter inside the box which should reduce charge temperature as opposed to a filter at the entry point. I really don't care about the carbon fiber but its the only good blank air box I can find with such good quality and what it offers. The price is a bit steep though. :(
I'll also use a micropore duct to drop the intake (Hot air rises and cool air sinks so the cold air will be closer to the road.) and i'll put a sock or something over the end to stop rocks n shit from getting in there.
[url]http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/product_detail.php?group=A%20DUCTN&subgroup=A%20DUCTN%20MI&part_code=R01SE0130[/url]
Is boat talk allowed here? They're not cars but they have motors n stuff
[QUOTE=bradley;36175953]No way.
Like I said, this past few weeks I've had to put a few timing chains on some chevrolet engines because they had developed too much slap and begun to make noise. And they were still good running engines.
Timing chains need replacing every 90-120k, many engines can outlast that at least twofold.[/QUOTE]
Pardon my ignorance but isn't that pretty much the same interval for belts?
Speaking of belts, my idler pulleys are squeaking like fuck. are they about dead?
[QUOTE=Watevaman;36176141]Pardon my ignorance but isn't that pretty much the same interval for belts?[/QUOTE]
No, a belt is 60-90. Almost double the lifespan of a belt isn't even close to "about the same".
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[QUOTE=MightyMax;36176340]Speaking of belts, my idler pulleys are squeaking like fuck. are they about dead?[/QUOTE]
Wouldn't surprise me if that idler was dying, they don't last long. The OEM ones aren't that great.
When you get a replacement one, get one from the parts store, not GM. The replacement ones are metal, unlike OEM plastic ones, and won't deteriorate with age or melt after a while.
taken everyone in my house on a test drive
everyone unanimously agrees that Honda engines sound amazing when accelerating
And my fuel gauge hasn't even budged yet.
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Shit, I need help finding a quality repair guide for my car. Haynes' Prelude manual only goes to 1989, and the Chilton one is apparently awful. Is there any way for me to get my hands on an OEM Honda repair manual?
[QUOTE=bradley;36176497]No, a belt is 60-90. Almost double the lifespan of a belt isn't even close to "about the same".
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Wouldn't surprise me if that idler was dying, they don't last long. The OEM ones aren't that great.
When you get a replacement one, get one from the parts store, not GM. The replacement ones are metal, unlike OEM plastic ones, and won't deteriorate with age or melt after a while.[/QUOTE]
Mine are metal, as well as my mom's 06 silverados. What are they putting the plastic ones on? cars?
[QUOTE=Protocol7;36176632]Is there any way for me to get my hands on an OEM Honda repair manual?[/QUOTE]
Find your car's Factory Service Manual. I read most of mine for the 240sx and I know more about it now than my mechanic. Don't skimp on any manual either. All of them have useful tidbits and info the other doesn't. Helps to read forums as well.
Speaking of which, I just bought silicone RTV and two jugs of coolant. Thanks again to parents, it's on. I'm gonna change that thermostat tomorrow probably.
[QUOTE=sHiBaN;36177085]Find your car's Factory Service Manual. I read most of mine for the 240sx and I know more about it now than my mechanic. Don't skimp on any manual either. All of them have useful tidbits and info the other doesn't. Helps to read forums as well.
Speaking of which, I just bought silicone RTV and two jugs of coolant. Thanks again to parents, it's on. I'm gonna change that thermostat tomorrow probably.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I'm trying. I can't seem to find any for specifically the models made in 1996, but then again I'm probably not looking hard enough. Figured it'd be a good thing to have around for myself and any mechanics who will need to work on it.
[QUOTE=Protocol7;36177121]Yeah, I'm trying. I can't seem to find any for specifically the models made in 1996, but then again I'm probably not looking hard enough. Figured it'd be a good thing to have around for myself and any mechanics who will need to work on it.[/QUOTE]
you can probably go to advance auto or autozone and pick up a maintenance manual, lemme see if i can find yours.
[QUOTE=Protocol7;36177121]Yeah, I'm trying. I can't seem to find any for specifically the models made in 1996, but then again I'm probably not looking hard enough. Figured it'd be a good thing to have around for myself and any mechanics who will need to work on it.[/QUOTE]
Honda Prelude 97 Wiring (.9Mb PDF) <- Is this similar to what you're looking for?
[url]http://www.hondahookup.com/manuals/[/url]
You're gonna have to sign up for the forum thing though.
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[url]http://www.scribd.com/doc/4693/Prelude-Service-Manual-9296-4th-gen[/url]
this may be better.
I tried AutoZone's website first, couldn't find anything and then Amazon, and there are a lot of service manuals for the Prelude but after 7 or so pages the only ones for the 1996 one were like body kit repairs, supplemental manuals, etc.
[url]http://www.haynes.com/[/url] <--these books.
[QUOTE=Koenigsegg;36177174]Honda Prelude 97 Wiring (.9Mb PDF) <- Is this similar to what you're looking for?
[URL]http://www.hondahookup.com/manuals/[/URL]
You're gonna have to sign up for the forum thing though.
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[URL]http://www.scribd.com/doc/4693/Prelude-Service-Manual-9296-4th-gen[/URL]
this may be better.[/QUOTE]
The second is more what I'm looking for, but I have a '96 and I'm afraid that whatever breaks first will be radically different under my hood than the one in the manual. Unless someone can prove that wrong, in which case I'll just get any old 4th gen service manual
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[QUOTE=MightyMax;36177193][URL]http://www.haynes.com/[/URL] <--these books.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Protocol7;36176632]Haynes' Prelude manual only goes to 1989, and the Chilton one is apparently awful.[/QUOTE]
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Could I get by with an Accord one, since I share the F22A1 with the 4th gen DX and LX?
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See this is all I can find from Amazon
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Prelude-Repair-Manual-Supplement-Original/dp/B00435JBV2/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338693234&sr=1-5[/url]
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Prelude-Electrical-Troubleshooting-Manual-Original/dp/B00435MSG2/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338693234&sr=1-6[/url]
[url]http://www.amazon.com/1992-1996-Prelude-Repair-Manual-Original/dp/B00435FKIA/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338693234&sr=1-7[/url]
Maybe I should just buy all three, I dunno.
[QUOTE=Protocol7;36177197]The second is more what I'm looking for, but I have a '96 and I'm afraid that whatever breaks first will be radically different under my hood than the one in the manual. Unless someone can prove that wrong, in which case I'll just get any old 4th gen service manual
[/QUOTE]
There shouldn't be much of a difference since they're the same generation, if there were radical changes that year would be considered a new generation, thus requiring a new book.
I guess - I will try any old manual from the same generation then
I think I saw a good amount of 95's on amazon which is close enough anyway (and technically my car was manufactured in 1995)
Hah, I'm already worrying about titanium connecting rods and I don't even have the car yet.
[url]http://www.cunninghamrods.com/order-form.php[/url]
I guess I just love planning ahead
[QUOTE=Protocol7;36177121]Yeah, I'm trying. I can't seem to find any for specifically the models made in 1996, but then again I'm probably not looking hard enough. Figured it'd be a good thing to have around for myself and any mechanics who will need to work on it.[/QUOTE]
[url]http://prelude.openbarr.com/manuals/4th_gen/[/url]
[url]http://pdftown.com/Honda-Prelude-1992-1996-Repair-Manual.html[/url]
[url]http://www.scribd.com/doc/4693/Prelude-Service-Manual-9296-4th-gen[/url]
[url]http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=549372[/url]
Today I get new bearings and I'm going to paint the valve cover blue!
Well I'd like to purchase it, not print it, but that gives me exactly the information I need to find the service manuals anyway. Thanks a bunch
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