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    Compression test - high result in cylinder 4

    Hi All, Haven't been about in a while but running a CRV - ictdi (09) now. I serviced the car about 3 weeks ago and found an oil mist in the air filter box, there's also been a minor rattle at mid load on occasion that I though to be a fuel issue. I found what is a minor oil leak at the back...
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    Replacing front wheel studs

    Hi guys, I sort of know the answer to this one already, but has anyone managed to replace a front wheel stud on a 7th gen while the hub is still on the car? I've seen a few videos on youtube where Honda studs were ground a little at the back to get them clear of the stub.
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    Genuine Honda front lower ball joints

    Guys, I know I asked before about replacement lower ball joints for the 7th gen but does anyone know if genuine Honda ball joints are available? Lings don't have them marked as a separate part. J
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    Lower balljoint

    Hi Guys and Gals, I know this question was asked before but I didn't see a definite answer. I think I may need a new lower ball joint (obviously at the front). On Lings, the balljoint is not separate from the stub for some reason. The ball joint would have been fabricated separate to the cast...
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    P1704

    Guys, I had a fault a few months back. Whilst driving the glow plug icon started flashing and an engine caution icon appeared on the trip computer, the actual red engine light did not come on. I checked with my OBD scanner and found only one code, P1704. I was near a Honda dealer so dropped it...
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    DIY Steering rack guide adjustment

    Background to this one; I was feeling a small jolt through the steering wheel, barely noticeable, after letting the clutch up. While it has turned out that my steering rack was actually worn, I did adjust the guide and it helped for a short while and Honda do regard this as a maintenance item...
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    facelift i-ctdi Alternator pulley replacement

    I had my alternator bearings replaced about a year ago, they were making a right racket. A few months later and after the car was warmed up and restarted I had more noise from the alternator belt area, it would get louder and then suddenly stop after a minute or so. I initially suspected the AC...
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