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    Compression test - what is the normal range?

    Hi all, Last night I conducted a compression test related to misfire issues I've had. A mechanic lately suggested I may have a burned valve issue. As such, I only got to do the dry test and got the following values: Cylinder 1: 155 Cylinder 2: 155 Cylinder 3: 170 Cylinder 4: 180 Are these...


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    Really hard time removing spark plug

    Got the spark plug out. It seems to have been cross-threaded the last time it was inserted. It took a breaker bar to get it going The engine has 304k miles so I just powered the new spark plug in figuring it's the last set of spark plugs it will see anyways.
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    Braided brake line, full change

    Good ol' Eric the Car Guy over at Youtubes just posted links to exactly what you're looking for: for cars with rear drum brakes: https://ebay.us/lux28v w/ rear disc brakes: https://ebay.us/UziNQo
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    Really hard time removing spark plug

    A few months ago I was getting some hesitation at certain accelerations from stop so I decided to change my spark plugs. I have not been able to remove the plug to cylinder #2 but I went ahead and changed the other three. Now I'm having some misfire codes and I'm thinking it could be related...
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    OEM exhaust kits for 99 civic (where to find)

    Btw, got a direct fitment kit from RockAuto for about $700 and it was plug and play.
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    Misfire

    I'm chasing a similar issue on my 99 EX. The mechanic that last worked on it said it was probably a burned valve. I have yet to confirm.
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    OEM exhaust kits for 99 civic (where to find)

    Hi all, I need to replace my whole exhaust from the manifold back on my 99 civic EX sedan (just hit 300k miles, btw). I had seen on RockAuto OEM exhaust kits but it seems they're currently out. Do you guys suggest somewhere else online to find them? I went to Midas and was quoted $1,700 for...
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    hole on timing belt - how?

    As an update, there was no noise of rubbing or specific bang that happened, which is partly what baffled me about the scary situation of the belt. The culprit was the bottom left screw from the water pump had come loose and had fallen to the bottom. At some point it must have gotten caught on...
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    rack and pinion or inner tie rods? how to differentiate?

    as an update I went ahead and replaced both inner and outer tie rods on both sides. It wasn't too difficult. However, I still have some minor play which probably points to the rack and pinion but it's much better.
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    hole on timing belt - how?

    Hi all, I decided to adjust the valves on my 99 EX when I noticed a rubbed line on my timing belt when I removed the top cover. This was already concerning, but when I did my final crank shaft turn for the last cylinder, a hole on my timing belt came into view. My heart dropped. When I look...


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    rack and pinion or inner tie rods? how to differentiate?

    boofoo, Thanks. That's fair and helpful. I don't have power steering fluid leaking. So the fact that both inner tie rods have play don't seem to suggest to you that it's the rack and pinion itself? I figured inner tie rods likely go out at different times instead of as a pair. I'd appreciate...
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    rack and pinion or inner tie rods? how to differentiate?

    Hi all, I've searched and didn't find a post that is related to diagnosing. I have play in my steering both parked and driving. I've done a check on both wheels off the ground and I see play in both inner tie rods in addition to no grease in both boots. How can I know if I should just...
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    dealer or OEM fog lights?

    makes. sense. I'll wait for the dealer ones. Thanks.
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    dealer or OEM fog lights?

    Well, I would rather put on the dealer ones, but the ebay ones would save me prolly $40 or so. So if they're the same, I'd go for oems. anyone else? Thanks.
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    dealer or OEM fog lights?

    I've been looking into adding fog lights to my 99 EX. I know where I can get original HONDA fog lights for it but I also see a ton of aftermarket OEM-like fog lights on ebay, etc. For anyone who's purchased the OEM-like ones, have they seem any different from original dealer ones? Thanks!
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    99-00 SI rear sway bar hardware

    Hello, looking for the hardware to install a 99-00 SI rear sway bar. Got the bar from ebay but without the extra stuff. links brackets bushings etc. Please let me know your price. I live in zip code 06410 if you can calculate shipping. Thx.
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