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  1. accord_n22

    Front Upper Control Arm

    Fitted a Meyle upper control arm to the Accord and really decent quality. Quite impressed. From this seller - johnyboy-1 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172860860764?fits=Model%3AAccord&epid=249462947&hash=item283f4f695c:g:DboAAOSwLlpZtmVn Meyle part: 31-16 050 0082 Front Upper Right I...
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    Are Rear Damper Suspension ***emblies Handed?

    Cheers guys I'll look for a good 2nd hand rear pair and do both. Hopefully the 2nd hand ones will give a good amount of years use
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    Are Rear Damper Suspension ***emblies Handed?

    HI Guys Quick question? Is the rear suspension damper shock absorber ***embly handed on the 7th Gen Accord? I.e. left and right are the same and can fit rear left or right? One damper is leaking and wondering if I needed to buy a specific side? Cheers All
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    Clock is one hour out

    Just changed my main battery few weeks ago and noticed this on mine. Reset to 1am and hasn't synchronized since. So annoying not having a working clock as I always tend to glance at the clock in the mornings during the commute.
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    Front Upper Control Arm

    Hi Guys My front right driver upper control arm ball joint has some slight play so its due to a replacement. I did the passenger side in 2015 but having searched the part numbers it seems that Honda has superseded the part numbers Drivers side UCA Older part number: 51450-SEC-A01 Blueprint...
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    2.2 Diesel Saloon - Brake pads

    Brake pads for a 2006 Saloon I use the brembo pads form eurocarparts Part numbers are: Fronts: 10160016A Rears: 10160011A Wait for those promo deals on eurocarparts before buying :)
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    2.2 Diesel Saloon - Brake pads

    I use the brembo pads from eurocarparts. They are really good and great value especially when they have their promo deals on. Been using them for 8 years. Careful when ordering as there a a few variants listed
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    Power Steering Leak

    Good luck on the recovery of the foot. Hope you can get back on the job soon before the winter sets in. Working on the car in winter is never pleasant.
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    Power Steering Leak

    Hi Grayedout. I did my upper high pressure power steering hose back in 2019. My mechanic did it for me and its fairly easy after he showed me. Just need a decent spanner and small ish arms to grab hold of that lower fastening nut into the steering rack. Although it you round that your pretty...
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    Non genuine Upper PS Hose CDTI are they what they seem?

    Sorry to hear that the high pressure power steering hose had gone again. Mine went back in late 2019, I too bought the NON genuine hose from RTG but upon arrival I didn't think the quality was very good. So I bit the bullet and bought a genuine Honda one from Cox...
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    Hose leak on engine

    Have you checked lings diagrams? Should give you an idea of how that ***embly is made up?
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    2003-2008 Honda Accord Boot Gas Strut Conversion

    Step 11 Detach the gas strut from the 90° 10mm Inside Ball Stud Bracket and screw into position as shown below using No.10 self taping screws together with its washer. Step 12 Remove the 10mm Metal Ball Socket on the 8mm rod end of the gas strut Install the m8 washer and 30mm...
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    2003-2008 Honda Accord Boot Gas Strut Conversion

    Step 4 Next stage is to remove the torsion springs Hold the hammer as shown and twist as shown, the spring will unhook with a loud jolt. Be careful as the springs are held with a lot of pressure. Wear eye protection and heavy duty gloves if you have them Note: The boot lid will not be...
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    2003-2008 Honda Accord Boot Gas Strut Conversion

    The Procedure Step 1 Open the boot and begin by removing the spare wheel floor You will need to fold the back seats down. Once you have done this there should be clips holding the back end of the spare wheel floor. Remove these clips and the floor should come away easily...
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    2003-2008 Honda Accord Boot Gas Strut Conversion

    Hi Guys Just reposting this guide from back in 2016. Alot of people have been asking me about it. Enjoy guys! Just having performed this on my Accord I thought it was a relatively neat modification It will involve removing the torsion spring bars which currently hold the boot lid up...
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    2003-2008 Honda Accord Auto Boot Open

    Step 4 Once all the trim is removed the tension springs can be attached Start by attaching one end of the tension spring to the hole in the boot lid arm as shown below. Attach using the tie straps With the gas strut conversion attach the spring in the same way but around the ball...
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    2003-2008 Honda Accord Auto Boot Open

    Hi Guys Just reposting this guide from back in 2016. Alot of people have been asking me about it. Enjoy guys! 2003-2008 Honda Accord Auto Boot Open ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Objective...
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    Battery Booster Packs

    Your welcome guys
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    Do I need a re-gas?

    Our Accords have an Air con sight glass near the front left head light. Its a peak into the what is going on with the air con system If the stream is milky then the R134a gas is low and needs re-gassing. It should run clear This is a you tube vid back in 2017 for my AC sight glass. I...
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    Battery Booster Packs

    Your welcome Ian. I tried running it to power my old 32 inch samsung tv via an AC inverter. It kept the TV running for 30 mins. Haha. Takes a while to charge from fully dead though. More than 24 hours i think due to its low input current from the adpater. Great bit of kit
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