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    2.2 i-cdti which 0w30 oil

    If it helps, I am selling a complete service kit with oil for the diesel accord. Have a look in the for sale section if you are local to Birmingham.
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    LED rear clusters

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNrgGFfDFJQ Looks cool.
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    What is this bolt? Please help identifying

    Just to update - I managed to find out that this the exhaust manifold bolt.
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    What is this bolt? Please help identifying

    Hi, Does anyone know what this bolt (circled yellow) is - and more importantly why it ls wet?) - note the red circled is the engine coolant bleed bolt. The bolt in question is Circled yellow : It doesnt seem to be the gearbox either according to this pic : More pics i found if...
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    【URGENT】2007 Accord OEM HID upgrade

    Is't this an MOT failure now under the new 2018 rules? "Some vehicles may be fitted with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. It is not permitted to convert existing halogen headlamp units for use with HID bulbs. If it is clear that such a conversion has been carried out, rather than...
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    0W-30 or 5W-30

    Euro car parts have 4L Catrol edge 0w30 @ £30.55 each. Use code crazy75 to get 37% off to get the above price. Might by some myself at that price! Anyone else reading this - you need 6 - 6.5L of oil - so you will need to buy 2...
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    2005 diesel wont turn/crank when hot

    Did you use genuine parts? What Oil did you use? Check battery and alternator.
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    Fan belt - 2.2 diesel

    Hi I just done this job today. Here are my findings : 1) I decided to buy my belt directly from the dealer in the end (approx £50) - part number 04301-RBD-305 - however what you receive in the box is a nice diagram on the layout of the new belt - and the actual belt I received was...
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    Help diagnosing my rear brake problem please

    Hi Check the caliper slider pins and regrease if required. Also check the actual brake caliper to see if there any obvious sign of sticking. The handbrake is auto adjusting - if the caliper is sticking - that will need to resolved first. I wouldn't adjust the handbrake.
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    Fan belt - 2.2 diesel

    Thanks - a mate of mine might have one as spare .
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    Fan belt - 2.2 diesel

    Do you think I can get away using belt 7PK1788? or will it cause problems?
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    Fan belt - 2.2 diesel

    They have seemed to replaced the power steering pump for an idle pulley on the above pic. ?
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    Fan belt - 2.2 diesel

    Thanks guys I found this pic on the net - looks like it originated from Honda press division? Is there any difference in buying the "gates" belt or the original honda one?
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    Fan belt - 2.2 diesel

    Thanks, I was toying with the idea to whether to undo the engine mount or if a tool like this would work :
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    Fan belt - 2.2 diesel

    Just been out to the car - and I have the longer aux belt - so it needs changing. (mines a facelift).
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