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    Anyone add an inline ATF filter?

    I bought an 03 Civic LX Auto. Has about 112k on it. Planned on keeping it for a really long time but soon after I got it I noticed I have flare shifts when its cold. Seems to be the early signs of trans failure. I was hoping to throw a hail mary and add an inline magnetic atf filter but when...


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    D15b swap into a 96 Civic EX Manual Coupe

    The D15b ill be getting is JDM does that make a difference? So would this be pretty much plug and play? Thanks alot for your response I really appreciate it.
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    D15b swap into a 96 Civic EX Manual Coupe

    Hey everyone! I am really new to honda modding. I have a 96 EX coupe with a y7 in it. I swapped the head once by myself but now the head is going bad. I think I just want to get a 3 stage d15b. I have a few questions though. In my particular civic exactly what will I need? Will i need an...
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    Whining from timing belt area?

    Thanks lethal I really appreciate it Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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    Whining from timing belt area?

    Hey guys, Just did a complete timing kit on my 96 EX coupe. Included timing belt, tensioner and spring, water pump, all seals, and all drive belts. I noticed after that my car had a whine from the timing belt area. Heres a youtube video of a car with the exact same noise. Although I trust you...
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    driver window motor not working

    The window tracks on this year are defective! Ive replaced my regulator twice already cuz they bend when they come off track.
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    2001 civic ex 5 speed mpg issues

    I get 30 city on my 96 EX 5 speed but its a D16y7 swap with a vtec head. I got horrible highway mileage though. Just put a new set of tires all the way around and it improved my highway mileage a bit.
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    Last Thing You Ate?

    Beef balogna sandwich with Doritos inside. Makes it crunchy! Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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    Broken Strut Mount Bolt! Will this work?

    Thanks alot! I really appreciate it! Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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    Broken Strut Mount Bolt! Will this work?

    Hi everyone! I have a 96 ex coupe. I went to replace my rear struts, which were original with 160,xxx miles on them, and the bolt that holds the lower part of the strut to the control arm broke! I cut the strut out with grinder, but now I need to get the bolt and bushing out to replace...


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    Alignment needed after rear struts?

    Hi everyone, I am going to replace my rear struts on my 96 civic ex tomorrow. The two rear are leaking and I can't afford to do the fronts as well yet. Will I need an alignment if I'm only doing the rear struts? I know its a good idea after replacing the front but what about the rear? I just...
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    Make sure timing is correct when replacing cam seal?

    Is using penetrating oil on the pulley bolt a good idea? Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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    Make sure timing is correct when replacing cam seal?

    http://www.civicforums.com/forums/230-engine/298572-diy-timing-belt-96-00-a.html This diagram says crank pulley bolt at 14 lbs. Either way is it crucial? Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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    Make sure timing is correct when replacing cam seal?

    Cool thanks a lot! Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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    Make sure timing is correct when replacing cam seal?

    I think.of get myself in a lot of trouble taking the cam out. I have a question though. The repair book says the crank pulley bolt is torqued at 14.ft lbs when putting it on. I thought that sounded weird as its supposedly super hard to get off. Any info on correct torque specs? Couldnt.find.it...
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    Make sure timing is correct when replacing cam seal?

    Not taking out the cam. So I am planning on leaving the timing belt on. Making sure the cam pulley is at top dead center, then loosening the cam pulley bolt all the way. Making sure its at tdc again. Then taking off the belt and pulley to get to the cam seal is his correct? I was told the cam...
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    Make sure timing is correct when replacing cam seal?

    I forgot to mention its a manual transmission. I dont think it matters but just incase
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    Make sure timing is correct when replacing cam seal?

    Hey everyone, I am going to do my timing belt, water pump, tensioner, crank and cam seals for the first time on my 96 civic with a d16y7. I am fairly sure it has a y8 head. My question is this, When I remove the cam pulley to get to the cam seal. Is there a trick to making sure it stays...
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    Need help! Which cv axle should I buy?

    Here's my engine bay! Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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    Need help! Which cv axle should I buy?

    Haha I thought it was a legitimate question! Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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