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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-28-2006, 04:19 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
If the CA model does not use a wideband and only...

If the CA model does not use a wideband and only uses a narrowband, then you can tell the difference in ECU's by opening them up and looking to see if it has two processor chips. If there are two...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2006, 03:57 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
The 2x4 method is teh win!

The 2x4 method is teh win!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-19-2006, 04:44 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
For anyone working on putting seals or bearings...

For anyone working on putting seals or bearings in their car, I highly recommend purchasing a seal driver set...very inexpensive and highly effective.

For anyone working on
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
I'd use a brand new one...not an old one. Just...

I'd use a brand new one...not an old one. Just go to honda and shell out the $9...it will be worth it in the end.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Were you grounding the plug when you had it in...

Were you grounding the plug when you had it in the end of the wire? It needs to be grounded - I touch the plug to a valve cover bolt. You may need to wait for dark to see the spark, but you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
The distributor can only go on one way. I...

The distributor can only go on one way.

I was talking about mechanical timing, not electrical. The car will run with very poor electrical timing, but if your mechanical timing is off even a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2006, 04:17 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Ah...the woes and desperation has hit. Don't let...

Ah...the woes and desperation has hit. Don't let it get you down Matt...it's a few simple goblins, and with a straight head, you'll chase them down and be glad you did.

First - starter turning...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2006, 03:50 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
I would recommend filling at the VSS...MUCH...

I would recommend filling at the VSS...MUCH easier. Remove the VSS bolt, then get some small channel locks and GENTLY grab the VSS at the base and twist. It should break loose.

You'll also want...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-28-2006, 11:08 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Do you have two fuel lines? If so, cut them in...

Do you have two fuel lines? If so, cut them in half and use the two ends you want - splice them together with a piece of metal and two hose clamps. Not clean, but it works! I've had to do this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-26-2006, 05:42 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Yeah, you might be able to get $4K for the Sol. ...

Yeah, you might be able to get $4K for the Sol.

What generation hatchback are you looking to get? I got my 4th Gen for $950! :eek:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2006, 04:28 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
I use the exact same method, except I use a...

I use the exact same method, except I use a pocket knife. Once you've done it about 40 times, you get the hang of it. ;)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-20-2006, 03:56 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Definately. ESPECIALLY the investment in tools. ...

Definately. ESPECIALLY the investment in tools. I love buying tools, even ones that rarely get used...they're great to pull off the shelf when you need them.

As for pulling my engine again...I'd...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-20-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
I'm so excited for you Matt! Once I get my HF...

I'm so excited for you Matt! Once I get my HF tranny in, I may just have to do a D15Z1 swap!!!!!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-19-2006, 04:45 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Matt - That sucks about all your hardships,...

Matt -

That sucks about all your hardships, but welcome to the world of engine swapping! :D

About the broken casting - there isn't too much you can do about it. Lucky for you, that isn't a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
I may have one laying around. Want me to check?

I may have one laying around. Want me to check?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Personally, I say that if you've already got an...

Personally, I say that if you've already got an ECU jumper harness, go buy (if you don't already have) a HELM manual (~$40) and do the rest of the wiring yourself.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-12-2006, 05:49 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Definately. But the finished product is SO nice....

Definately. But the finished product is SO nice. Be sure to check out my thread in a little...you'll see how unnecessarily deep I'm diving into wiring, just so it looks stock and everything unplugs.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-12-2006, 05:00 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Keep going Matt! Check out my 5-spd...

Keep going Matt!

Check out my 5-spd conversion thread in a little while. I'll have pictures of how I yanked my engine.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2006, 03:58 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
My thoughts exactly. I've never had a problem...

My thoughts exactly. I've never had a problem with the MC, and wouldn't dare remove it unless absolutely necessary. Bench bleeding sucks.

Congrats on your first (i think) engine pull! Isn't it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-08-2006, 04:30 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
There are four 12 mm bolts (very long) that hold...

There are four 12 mm bolts (very long) that hold the compressor to the bracket. They are between the radiator and the compressor. Take the bottom ones out first, or you'll be sorry. Two on top, two...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Why are you trying to remove the condenser? Are...

Why are you trying to remove the condenser? Are you taking AC out of the car completely? Or are you talking about the AC compressor?

I use an engine balancer (about $30) in conjunction with the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-05-2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
$130 for plug-and-play? Will this harness have...

$130 for plug-and-play? Will this harness have the 5-wire o2 plug, VTEC, and still have the white OBD-0 plugs for the shock tower connections? If so that is an EXCELLENT deal.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-05-2006, 04:33 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
HA! I've got a wedding this saturday then I'm...

HA! I've got a wedding this saturday then I'm going to go finish my 5-speed conversion!

I would just buy the hoist if you can afford it. I got mine from Pep-Boys for $120 and it has been...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-12-2006, 05:51 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Re: Quote:I'm actually through!

I'd need to cut sex, talking with my real estate agent, shopping for wedding supplies, and figuring out how to start repaying school loans back out of THIS weekend to make time. Maybe next weekend....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2006, 04:00 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 44,363
Posted By GasSavers_DaX
Re: Sorry, uhHH Matt (Tim)mion

I'm actually through! I'm just waiting for the time to put the tranny in and do the 5-speed conversion. Time is hard to find when planning a wedding, going to school, and trying to put a contract...
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