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Might be worth posting up in the 8th gen section

Honda petrol engines are about as reliable as they come as long as you adhere to regular and correct servicing. Not sure about the 2.0 but 2.4's tend to need a clutch around the 80k mark. All cars with timing chains will eventually require a swap out as chains can stretch,guides wear out etc. I...

Link here http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/20256-diy-civic-8-steering-wheel-on-pre-facelift-accord-7th-i-ctdi/ You'll have to swap the detonators etc, the op didn't mention if they actually got the buttons mapped I think. It might be a lot simpler and safer to fit an aftermarket wheel and...

There is a thread on here with a fn2 wheel swap, no way of testing if the airbag still functions though (without setting it off!) you could fit an aftermarket boss and wheel but then lose your controls/airbag.

Electric seat swap will be a mission, lowering springs - same as every other car, drop the shocks replace the springs and get the car re-aligned. Fine if you've the tools and the know how

Probably for the best fluid wise, I've heard using non genuine can affect pump performance and possibly damage in the long term.

Legalis r I had on the integra was great. Not drony at cruise but sounded like a cornered tiger at high revs. Again though they cost a fortune new

The 2.4s sound pretty good at full chat with a cold air intake, steves diy would be the cheapest route and might even sneak a couple of horses in too. That way you can cruise in relative silence and just plant your foot when you fancy some sound effects. Bigger the smile - bigger the (placebo)...

Looks like a busy year then hopefully you've just got a deformed tyre on the back rather than worn bearing.

Lol you fitted that clutch and coilovers yet Steve?

First guess would be loose exhaust heat shield

Can't see evidence of him back on here, I need closure !

Any joy with the car?

@goodluck I can remember the nova costing a fortune to insure at the time but I did love it, and yes the vectra was crap lol bought as needed the cash and had to sell the prelude.

In order, feel free to laugh at the first one Vauxhall Nova 1.4SR Rover 216gti Civic Em1 coupe vti Vauxhall Astra 1.8sxi Astra gte 16v Integral type r dc2 (import) Prelude sir (import) Vauxhall vectra 2.5sri Golf gti mk5 Impreza sti wagon (import) Toyota hilux 2.8d dcab (import) E46 BMW 330i...

As above servicing and decent oil with frequent changes is key, most importantly ensure your valve clearances have been checked and adjusted at that mileage. dont think the auto box or weight of the tourer are doing many favours on the economy front. Plus one for your tyre pressures and...

Crikey Steve your having an expensive time at the minute what with the clutch as well! Take it the standard shocks are leaking ?

As above 600 was the price at Honda iirc, personally would not have a clutch swapped at main dealer without good reason. I would say in the U.K. 600 pounds isn't that bad if like you say 4-6 hours labour when you consider the average cost of labour per hour over here.

no normal flywheel, at that mileage clutch should be no problem (unless it's been driven hard all it's life). The oem clutches tend to last around 80k