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  1. hughezee

    8th Gen Accord Tourer, Rear Brakes Replacement. Part 1

    8th Gen Accord Tourer, Rear Brakes Replacement. Part 3 Tighten the caliper bolts to 26lbf-ft for the rear calipers or on front calipers I would suggest 36lbf-ft of torque 8-) The brakes appear robust but some parts can be easily damaged, so please take care and be as methodical as you...
  2. hughezee

    8th Gen Accord Tourer, Rear Brakes Replacement. Part 1

    8th Gen Accord Tourer, Rear Brakes Replacement. Part 2 The tool picture below is used on combination calipers where the hand-brake operates the piston along a thread so it needs carefully winding back ;) Tighten the carrier flange bolts to 41lbf-ft for the rear calipers or on...
  3. hughezee

    8th Gen Accord Tourer, Rear Brakes Replacement. Part 1

    I know it's been covered on the 7th Gen Accord, So hope don't mind me posting :blush: This job can get ridiculously expensive at any garage and if done at a dealer it could cost a small fortune :( so on that note maybe it's worth having a go yourself B) So with bit of common sense and some...
  4. hughezee

    8th Gen Accord Pollen Filter

    Almost as easy as the 7th Gen pollen filter :lol: Just open glove-box as normal and remove the shelf :huh: loosen it at the font at the very top hanging points and pull it out, the rest is plain sailing as illustrated ;) Now remove the cover to reveal the element housing :o...
  5. hughezee

    K20, K24 Valve Cover Oil seal Replacement. Part 1

    K20, K24 Valve Cover Oil seal Replacement. Part 2 See wasn't so bad, also before you re-install the valve cover maybe worth checking the valve clearances ;) and please don't over tighten the cover bolts 10-12lbf-ft is enough :) Hope this helps someone, HM
  6. hughezee

    K20, K24 Valve Cover Oil seal Replacement. Part 1

    Had good search found plenty of related topics but nothing concrete in the DIY section, so thought I would share my findings? However’ if it has been covered I do apologise :blush: This is an insight into one of the most common courses of oil loss yet it's commonly overlooked, even by dealers...
  7. hughezee

    Accord Tourer, Rear Brake Hose Replacement. Part1

    Apologies for the mistake about vid's :blush: all sorted, Cheers HM
  8. hughezee

    Accord Tourer, Rear Brake Hose Replacement. Part1

    Also the the N.S rear was showing similar symptoms but not as bad :( but for safety sake I replaced it :) as shown below... Now both rear calipers are working as they should again :D
  9. hughezee

    Accord Tourer, Rear Brake Hose Replacement. Part1

    Accord Tourer, Rear Brake Hose Replacement. Part 2 Now align the new hose and tap in the retaining clip, then connect the ends and twist in the thread and torque up to 11-12lbf-ft Clean the area where hose joins the caliper, although it’s not very clear in the picture below but I’ve replaced...
  10. hughezee

    Accord Tourer, Rear Brake Hose Replacement. Part1

    Yeah the video is a little crude :lol: but you get the idea and I was pushing the wheel very hard, so the moans and groans are justified lol and not perversion :unsure: All you need is pre-spray all the joints you’re going to remove with WD40 and this will penetrate the surface corrosion...
  11. hughezee

    6th Gen Accord Coupe CG2 Pollen Filter. Part 1

    6th Gen Accord Coupe CG2 Pollen Filter. Part 3 I would recommend giving the housing a good vacuum, then maybe a quick spray of bacterial solution. Now its just a case of reversal of removal and getting all the screws back in the right places ??? Hope this is useful for someone ;)
  12. hughezee

    6th Gen Accord Coupe CG2 Pollen Filter. Part 1

    6th Gen Accord Coupe Pollen Filter. Part 2 So once your confident the bolts & screws are all out, give the glove-box latch a hard pull upwards to free it?
  13. hughezee

    6th Gen Accord Coupe CG2 Pollen Filter. Part 1

    Hi folks I did a search this topic, before posting and couldn’t find anything related to the 6th Gen Coupe CG2, it covers the 2.0, 3.0L models, the illustrations should be self explanatory really :unsure: Any questions please ask as was probably the most awkward pollen filter I've done even...
  14. hughezee

    Accord iDTEC Fuel Filter Replacement.Part 1

    Accord iDTEC Fuel Filter Replacement.Part 2 Also you don't need to bleed the system of air :D it self primes, so for good measure turn the ignition on an off a couple of time to aid the priming Then it should start first time and let it run for a little while checking for any...
  15. hughezee

    Accord iDTEC Fuel Filter Replacement.Part 1

    Hi folks I did a search this topic, before posting and the only two results led me believe it’s not covered or it was at some point and since gone? Apologies if it has though :blush: I've been asked about this topic more than a care to remember :rolleyes: even though it's easier than the...
  16. hughezee

    It didnt wanna go.....

    I am aware of the fix but my point is no amount of soldering would fix oxidized or burnt contacts or fatigued spring which operate it :rolleyes: Anyway I'm not debating this on here.. Also I think it's my choice how long I wish to keep the car considering I've personally re-built the auto...
  17. hughezee

    It didnt wanna go.....

    Fare comment :blush: so please do illustrate your quick fix :lol: I didn't think it was really worth the effort as it was badly corroded inside and considering the age of the car. So I just replaced the unit :rolleyes: now I can forget about it for another 10 years
  18. hughezee

    It didnt wanna go.....

    Hello chap's I'm a ex Honda tech also the new owner of Matt’s V6, Well I have another V6 as well ;) I can report that I actually fixed this issue on the car with a new relay. I’ve sorted loads of stuff on the V6 electrical issues, major servicing, cambelt ect ect on these lovely V6's :)...
  19. hughezee

    odd smell

    Just be 100% sure it’s not coolant as I've changed the rear metal connecting pipe a few times, corrosion develops around a smaller spur pipe and it drips right onto the exhaust and evaporates but can smell like burning plastic? Look for lighter colour of your coolant in a powered form deposit...
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