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Honda Accord 98-02 6th Gen drop-link Replacement. Preliminary steps and info. This is my unqualified DIY, so use at your own risk. This is quite a 'tool rich' howto. This doesn't mean you can't improvise and use your own equivalent tool, however I was trying to produce a guide that shows how...

Honda Accord 98-02 6th Gen Driver Door Card Removal. Preliminary steps and info. Not many tools required to get this off, however still a bit awkward the first time you try to get one of these off. Tool List 1. Trim Panel Removal Tool – plastic versions might be more forgiving to trim and...

SOHC F18B2(f18b3,f20b6) Valve Clearance Howto This is my 6th Generation SOHC F18B2(f18b3,f20b6) Valve Clearance Check and Adjust including Spark Plug Inspection. This guide is quite image heavy and has a seemingly extensive tool selection, although you could get away with a few less than I...

Hello guys.... Continuing my investigations into my randomly rough running car, does this timing look out to you?

Not a really a DIY but just a little vid on listening to your PS Pump. Tool used here, is a Steelman Wireless Chassis Ear which I bought from the USA/Ebay. It comes with 4 wireless remotes which can be clamped around the car whilst being driven and noises can be identified. Here I am clamped...

Not a really a DIY but just a little 30sec vid on listening to your injectors. Tool used here, is a Steelman Wireless Chassis Ear which I bought from the USA/Ebay. It comes with 4 wireless remotes which can be clamped around the car whilst being driven and noises can be identified. Here I am...

Hello guys You might have previously read I am having some random rough engine issues and just waiting on couplers for the leakdown test. Anyway, started the car yesterday and whilst cold there was quite a bit of puffing out the oil filler hole. its not something I've done previously so was a...

My car has been running like a dog after getting the fuel pipes done at Honda (OEM), hesitating and ultimately cutting out. Now it was also due a service, which I have since done with OEM NGK plugs and OEM Air Filter but still the hesitation exists. I am currently investigating a few things...

Honda Accord 98-02 6th Gen Pollen Filter Replacement. Not many tools are required for this one you'll be glad to hear! Some of the Philips screws on here are external hex headed so you can use a spanner or socket on them. You might find that they are too tight and start to strip the Philips...

6th Gen CG8 F18B2 Rear Brake Disc and Pad Service This is my 6th Gen CG8 F18B2 Rear Brake Howto Safety, Lifting and Supporting the car. Put the car in gear, chock the front wheels – if using large bricks be aware of your front bumper becoming crushed as you lift the rear. If you have a...

6th Gen SOHC F18B2 Air Filter Howto This is my 6th Gen SOHC F18B2(f18b3,f20b6) Air Filter Howto. One of the easier jobs on the 6th Gen, just requiring simple tools or a spanner. Tool List 1. 1/4” Ratchet 2. 1/4” 10mm Deep Socket With the bonnet up and secure you want to identify the air...

6th Gen 1998-2002 Oil & Filter Service This is my 6th Gen F18B2 Oil & Filter replacement. You will require access to underneath the car so ensure you have axle stands/ramps before attempting the filter. The recommendation is for the oil to be warm for an quicker and more efficient drain...

6th Gen SOHC F18B2 Howto This is my 6th Gen SOHC F18B2(f18b3,f20b6)  Spark Plug  Howto. One of the easier jobs on the 6th Gen, it just needs a few tools and preferably a Torque Wrench. You could strip the aluminium head if you over tighten the spark plugs, therefore a semi-decent middle size...

Hello all I am getting a creaking sound from the front when slowing rolling over speed bumps. I am thinking it is likely to be the ARB bushes or maybe a droplink(s) on the way out. Of course it could be ball joint or shock related but did have an advisory on rear droplinks back in January...

Hello This is my 6th Gen Fuel Filter replacement Howto. This is not an official HowTo nor am I a qualified Mechanic so use at your own risk. Also there may be more logical ways of tackling this so if you have better methods feel free to follow on the thread. The fuel filter is located...

...incase you never seen it.... B) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Fje_DuDks&feature=related

Hello I am trying to remove the fuel filter but am having difficulty in pulling off the quick release connection at the rear end of the filter. Does anyone know of the plastic retainer tab should stay within the connector hose, or should it come off attached to the small inlet pipe. I can see...

Another great vid from youtube legend (my opinion lol) Briansmobile1 on a Timing Belt and Water Pump for a US Accord - but looks very similar to my 6th Gen so should be easily followed. :D

Hello guys My lower radiator hose seems to take an age to warm, took it around 25min drive earlier and still no heat in it. I've been keeping an eye on it for the last couple of short trips but thought that slightly longer drive may have showed a different result. Now there are no wild engine...

Hi guys... I ordered another caliper re the other message, but can't work out how to remove the cable? Any ideas? thanks Andy.