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  1. cvic98lx

    new aftermarket distributor

    none probably but its cheaper. didnt think anyone would reply so I bought a richporter distributor online and installed it, ran fine for barely a month then the distributor just died while i'm on the highway. richporter tech is a canadian company but their distributors are made in Taiwan. I...


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    spark plugs

    13 lbf-ft
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    new aftermarket distributor

    I'm planning to replace the distributor assembly on my 98LX and found a richporter technology (TD80U) online for $180. I would just like to solicit your opinion about this distributor, also when you buy a distributor assembly ,it includes the ICM, ignition coil,rotor and cap for that price right?
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    how good are 6th gens

    got my 98LX matic for 2500 last year with 163k mileage,now im on 172k getiing 28-30mpg:)
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    Radio Connections

    If the 98 EX and LX models have the same OEM radio then...I think the 1st green connection to your OEM radio is the one for keyless entry. the second green connector is for an alarm module that fits right on top of the OEM radio. my 98 lx with keyless entry but no alarm has also 1 white and 2...
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    radiator dry- reservoir tank over max mark civic98

    ok thanks, will wait several days and if bleeding doesn't solve the problem i'll check my thermostat,radiator cap and the fan switch.
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    radiator dry- reservoir tank over max mark civic98

    did you mean thermostat by "tacs"?
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    radiator dry- reservoir tank over max mark civic98

    Bled the system this morning.It took so long before the fan came on that I thought the fan is not working. Anyway after waiting for like ages, the fan finally ran. I removed the radiator cap and saw the coolant circulating in the radiator. Is it possible my thermostat is opening at a higher...
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    radiator dry- reservoir tank over max mark civic98

    tnx ron , will do that this weekend
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    radiator dry- reservoir tank over max mark civic98

    Isnt it that the radiator should siphon back the coolant from the reservoir tank when the engine cools down? I'm asking because 2 days ago I topped up my radiator to the base of the filler neck and reservoir tank up to the max mark but when I checked the coolant level this morning with the...


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    6th Gen Temp Gauge Sending Unit...Help!

    ok, thanks, good to know there wont be a need to replace anything for now:). Anyway, just to be sure will let the engine cool off and check the coolant level in the radiator.
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    6th Gen Temp Gauge Sending Unit...Help!

    opps sorry for the confusion, in the 98 LX gauge cluster the shift indicator is located between the temp ad fuel gauges, the needle points to just about that level between 1/4 to 1/2 towards hot zone. Is it normal for the needle to stay in that zone even if im drving in hot weather with the AC...
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    6th Gen Temp Gauge Sending Unit...Help!

    got the location of the 3 devices.Now to continue with my problem, I just drove another 15 miles and then checked rubber upper and lower radiator (connected to the thermostat) hoses and both are hot but, the temp reading in my temp gauge doesnt go beyond the level of (N) Neutral in the...
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    6th Gen Temp Gauge Sending Unit...Help!

    so the fan switch is the same as the ECT sensor? sorry, i didnt mention im talking about a diff model now a 98 civic lx, im having a problem related to the orig posters problem. i checked the gauge sending unit by grounding the single wire to the engine and the temp needle moved so its ok. the...
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    6th Gen Temp Gauge Sending Unit...Help!

    Question: The ECT sensor is independent from the ECT gauge sending unit right? It will continue to cycle the fan on/off as long as it senses the required temp of the coolant?
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    ngk wireset or k&n filter?

    Replaced the wires with ngk HE76 (8034). Hardly notice any difference except for the cool blue color of the new wires. I'm not sure if they are OE wires but all wires have 1998 z-16 LE-E SEWS markijngs on them. Now back to AFE pro dry S filter...has anyone installed this type of filter on...
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    Spark plug wires for civic 96-2000 (1 set)

    Used spark plug wires that came from a 1998 Honda Civic LX with D16Y7 engine. I replaced them with NGK HE76 #8034 wireset hoping to improve the performance of my D series engine. There was hardly any difference at all so I figured the wireset is still in good condition. I measured the resistance...
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    ngk wireset or k&n filter?

    Now ive been reading online about air filters and found some issues with K&N filters usually when re-oiling. As an alternative, whats your take on the AFE pro-dry S air panel filters? Has anyone tried using this type of filter?
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    knocking on 98 civic LX engine with 87 octane

    had a series of diy's recently, replaced the spark plugs with ngk v power( old ones have rounded center electrodes), replaced the fuel filter (i guess its still the 98 orig filter), and the distributor rotor. i did not replace the dist. cap bec. the contact points inside still looks fine. Now im...
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    ngk wireset or k&n filter?

    its not that dirty actually, its because of all the positive threads about ngk wireset that im still undecided whether to get a branded filter or new wireset. im just not sure if replacing the wires at 14k vs 25k resistance limit is practical than getting a new filter. ngk wires have only 8k...
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