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Thanks buddy, will wait on new washer as annealing didn't work fully, I'd try the helicoil in a fix, cars old now but want to keep it in the road as it's a good runner

Hi and happy new year to you all, Does anyone know if annealing the injector washer will restore any imperfections, my one is blowing, took the washer out and it has a slight indent I guess the diesel is escaping at this part, will annealing restore this? I have new ordered one but won't be...

210,000 diesel estate 2004, would love to get to 300,000 :)

I've just changed my rear discs at the weekend, nightmare if you don't release the shoes via the cog, also if using the screws to push the disc off will need longer ones than the two holding the hose on that people use. Best bet is to just rotate the cog and release the shoes, doesn't take much...

I use the turkey blaster method but once is not enough, I do it every day after a good driving, probably end up doing it 5 times, fluid is very clean and it makes a big difference to the steering.

Hi there, my accord failed a few years back on emissions, here's what I did and do every time before mot, put in premium fuel upto a week before mot, ( not sure if this helps but just something I do) put can of cataclean before mot, give car a good blasting down the motorway, get it nice and hot...

Thanks, good info, will give this a go when the weather warms up.

My 2004 is the same, heats only passenger side, drivers side gets slightly warm but not as hot as passengers side. I've learnt to live with it and wear extra clothing in winter.

Hi, just checked it's £35 delivered to your door for 6 litres, very good quality as well. Been using it for a few years now and no problems.

Once a year, 2004 diesel Accord, oil is fully synthetic £30 for 6 litres a5/b5 Ow30. I don't do mega mileage just commuting, engine runs like a peach, approaching 200k.

Use a Long swan neck 14mm? Doesn't have to be swan neck but as long as possible. If it's rounded off I reckon can still push it with a bit of thought and a long bar possibly.

Replaced tie rods and front anti roll bar links, seems to have cured the problem. If anyone is thinking of doing the tie rods I bought a £10 removal tool off Amazon that works great instead of paying out for a proper tool, will need a breaker bar and extensions. One other thing is I bought the...

Replaced nearside upper control arm, noise still happening. Had another good look and I have a feeling it's the tie rods as they seem to have play. I don't want to keep replacing parts so need to really find the cause of this. I will investigate further, I'll update the thread as this may help...

Managed to have a good look after work today, the only thing I noticed was my nearside upper control arm ball joint looks shot, it has movement and looks dead, will replace it and see if that is the culprit. I was thinking the struts but will replace the arms first.

Hi everyone, the other day while driving I start to hear a clunking/knocking noise from the front end of my 2004 ictdi, possibly passenger side. The engine, braking and steering all seem fine, this may be made worse by going over bumps. I haven't had a good chance to look yet but will later...

Wow, any idea how a split pin can come out if it's inserted and bent unless it had rotted away maybe, then the bolt works loose? Still glad no major accident. I will take a look at mine as I did some work last year. Glad you are back on the road now, that is quite eye opening!

Hi, first I would try spraying lube behind the clutch pedal where the rod goes through there is a tiny hole, I used a white lithium grease, get a can that has the straw and put it in as far as you can, try to get as much in as you can, the hole can swivel, it is awkward to do, get a head torch...

Hi, my bad memory as this was a few years back now but it caused me weeks of frustration, the first mechanic changed the caliper but caliper kept binding, he didn't have a clue and was suggesting all kinds of problems under the bonnet, I already paid out a lot of money to fit just a caliper. I...

Hi, I'll share this quickly, I had a rear caliper seize on mine, it went to a mechanic who tried everything and replaced the caliper etc etc, couldn't work out why it was still sticking on. My only last hope was to buy a better quality caliper and do it myself, I replaced the caliper, two hoses...

I bought two lower control arms with the new bushes already in. I used the old pins, I would recommend some lock thread and correct torques. It's easy job really, they may need a wiggle out or a lump hammer may help. Been using the car daily and no problems. The suspension wishbone I remember...