my civic thread
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RX-7 Chris
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glad the car is going well.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]
1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm
[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]
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Since you like working on engines, figured you might be interested in this
http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3328116794.html
Looks like a nice solid base to build from.
http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3328116794.html
Looks like a nice solid base to build from.
That looks like it could be a nice long block + tranny to build up from, though any money for projects is coming out of this Civic EX, once it can be sold. Thanks, I may have to see if it's still around in a few weeks.
Drove the car around a few miles again tonight. Coolant was low in the expansion tank, may just be air burped out. Refilled it to the max level mark while the engine was hot, need to keep an eye on it. The automatic transmission is definitely seeping ATF, probably in more than one spot. Going to need to get the front elevated again to investigate more from below, I doubt it'll happen before this weekend.
The engine seems just fine, FWIW. The CEL/MIL from yesterday was a P0505, idle air controller error. Cleared the code, waiting to see if that was from some transient thing or if it's a recurring problem.
Drove the car around a few miles again tonight. Coolant was low in the expansion tank, may just be air burped out. Refilled it to the max level mark while the engine was hot, need to keep an eye on it. The automatic transmission is definitely seeping ATF, probably in more than one spot. Going to need to get the front elevated again to investigate more from below, I doubt it'll happen before this weekend.
The engine seems just fine, FWIW. The CEL/MIL from yesterday was a P0505, idle air controller error. Cleared the code, waiting to see if that was from some transient thing or if it's a recurring problem.
On the 2000 Civic EX sedan, at about 45 miles on the rebuild, and lots and lots of time idling and heat cycling, I did an engine oil+filter change.
Looking at the transmission leaks, one of the half axle seals might have been seeping. I repositioned it slightly just to be sure, it's been dry since. Also, all three solenoid valves were seeping ATF. I removed each in turn, cleaning it and the matching surface on the transmission case, and layering some 'hondabond ht' (engine silicon sealant) along the gasket before bolting the assembly back. So far, no more leaks.
Replaced the torn boot on the new front right lower ball joint. Damned if I'm not going to see it last a long time after the PITA that replacing the ball joint itself was.
I have noticed some vibration on heavy braking, and so I have pulled the front rotors and will have them ground flat at NAPA. Pulled off the calipers and removed these rotors this afternoon so I can take them in early tomorrow. Pads are quite a bit more material than the service limit minimum, so I intend to re-set to the rotors.
Immediate TODO:
Before selling:
The clock is still ticking. I have until the temp tags expire (Dec 16th or so) to sell it, I certainly hope to have it listed real soon now.
Looking at the transmission leaks, one of the half axle seals might have been seeping. I repositioned it slightly just to be sure, it's been dry since. Also, all three solenoid valves were seeping ATF. I removed each in turn, cleaning it and the matching surface on the transmission case, and layering some 'hondabond ht' (engine silicon sealant) along the gasket before bolting the assembly back. So far, no more leaks.
Replaced the torn boot on the new front right lower ball joint. Damned if I'm not going to see it last a long time after the PITA that replacing the ball joint itself was.
I have noticed some vibration on heavy braking, and so I have pulled the front rotors and will have them ground flat at NAPA. Pulled off the calipers and removed these rotors this afternoon so I can take them in early tomorrow. Pads are quite a bit more material than the service limit minimum, so I intend to re-set to the rotors.
Immediate TODO:
- Install AC compressor belt idler pulley tensioner bracket, pulley, and belt. (Awaiting some bolts and a nut to replace missing hardware). Install lower left engine mount (AC compressor belt runs around this.)
- Machine front rotors @ NAPA. Reinstall. Bleed brakes if necessary.
- Final torque spec on suspension/axle parts.
- Clamp or otherwise secure two halves of integral catalytic converter heat shield around the cat such that they do not rattle.
- Reinstall various front splash guards and secure bumper with hardware.
Before selling:
- Detail interior and exterior.
- Front fender inverse scratch / paint chip.
- Drain and refill ATF with new OEM.
- r134a recharge on AC.
- Drive it a few more miles to verify vehicle health.
- Tires.
The clock is still ticking. I have until the temp tags expire (Dec 16th or so) to sell it, I certainly hope to have it listed real soon now.
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RX-7 Chris
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good luck getting it finished up. you are almost there.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]
1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm
[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]
My Car Blog
Finally wound up selling it today for $2200, an $80 loss. I consider this a success as the goal of the project was to get my hands dirty. The idea was sound, if the engine hadn't coincidentally spun a bearing, I'd've made $700 or so.
In any case, for the moment, I'm calling the wad of cash my mx-5 warchest.
In any case, for the moment, I'm calling the wad of cash my mx-5 warchest.
The 2000 Civic EX (4AT) sedan is long gone, its proceeds going toward my '93 MX-5 later that same month. Life goes on, as does my '98 Civic CX 5MT hatchback.
While out on a self-service salvage yard tour a while ago, I came across a silver 6th gen civic whose fender looked decent. The salavage yard drew on some numbers with a paint pen, but otherwise it was cleaner than what I had. I snapped it up for $25 or whatever, and finally got around to throwing it on the car yesterday.
From left to right: original fender. blue fender I refinished to silver (but botched the process, leading to more of a matte finish). and this salvage pull.
Getting the painted numbers off turned out to be much more work than I anticipated, and it eventually took 1000-grit sandpaper. Unfortunately, I did go through the clearcoat and about a nickle-sized area of basecoat in the process. There's just no winning. But it's on the car and still looks better matched than what I had before, and has the missing trim piece. Two steps forward, one step back?
Also fixed an annoying turn signal problem by reseating a bulb. Entropy struck back by burning out a headlight on the other side the same day.
While out on a self-service salvage yard tour a while ago, I came across a silver 6th gen civic whose fender looked decent. The salavage yard drew on some numbers with a paint pen, but otherwise it was cleaner than what I had. I snapped it up for $25 or whatever, and finally got around to throwing it on the car yesterday.
From left to right: original fender. blue fender I refinished to silver (but botched the process, leading to more of a matte finish). and this salvage pull.
Getting the painted numbers off turned out to be much more work than I anticipated, and it eventually took 1000-grit sandpaper. Unfortunately, I did go through the clearcoat and about a nickle-sized area of basecoat in the process. There's just no winning. But it's on the car and still looks better matched than what I had before, and has the missing trim piece. Two steps forward, one step back?
Also fixed an annoying turn signal problem by reseating a bulb. Entropy struck back by burning out a headlight on the other side the same day.
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seantobin5
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Media Auto in Englewood seems to specialize in Civics. They sold me the 4-speed auto I swapped into a 2000 Civic EX sedan last summer. If you are willing to pull the parts off cars yourself to save a lot of money, then the two local upullandpay.com yards have a fair number of Civics, but they get picked over fast, so it can be a matter of luck to get what you need on your first visit.
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seantobin5
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Are Media Auto's prices fair? If I'm putting the part in the car, might as well learn how to take it out right? haha. I may need to pick up a passengers side side skirt in Milano Red soon. I was passing a lady doing 15 in a 40 and my tire got a small tree branch and got the side skirt at the right angle and pushed it back a couple inches. I tried using JB weld but it seems like it isn't holding up as well to the elements as well as I thought it would. It's a crack at the front of it all the way down. If they can sell me one for about $20, I'll be happy.
I think all prices are too high when it's something I need.
That will be hard to find in the right color, though I won't say it's undoable. I've read that at least the OEM side skirts are interchangeable between 2/3/4 door Civics of a given generation, dunno about aftermarket. Civic CX side skirts were easier when I needed to replace mine-- they're all black.
You might be better off using a two-part resin to repair the plastic of the side skirt (than JB weld), but matching resins to plastics is not my thing, so who knows.
To find one used, you'd need to hit upon a salvage yard just as they part a suitably red civic with an intact side skirt, or find one with trim piece stocks. I think to have a chance, you'll just have to call around. I can see why you wouldn't want to have something like that shipped from elsewhere, tho.
That will be hard to find in the right color, though I won't say it's undoable. I've read that at least the OEM side skirts are interchangeable between 2/3/4 door Civics of a given generation, dunno about aftermarket. Civic CX side skirts were easier when I needed to replace mine-- they're all black.
You might be better off using a two-part resin to repair the plastic of the side skirt (than JB weld), but matching resins to plastics is not my thing, so who knows.
To find one used, you'd need to hit upon a salvage yard just as they part a suitably red civic with an intact side skirt, or find one with trim piece stocks. I think to have a chance, you'll just have to call around. I can see why you wouldn't want to have something like that shipped from elsewhere, tho.
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