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    Temperature Gauge intermittant

    Guys, Noticed my temp gauge wasn't working, so gave it a gently tap and all was good but it seems I need to do this all the time for it to work. Anybody have this problem or even ideas what's causing the problem? Cheers in advance.
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    Head Lamp Bulbs

    Guys, as most are aware the 6th Gen h/lamps are very poor, so I fitted Osram Nightbreakers, a good improvement but they only lasted 3 months (driving with lights on all the time), anyway fitted another set of Osram's and the same thing again, approx 3 months use and they're gone again. So, has...
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    MPG, is this good?

    I just happen to notice my old bus turned 99,000 yesterday ( I'll probably miss the 100k miles stone). So, I had a 150 mile drive to do and decided I'd fill right up to the neck and take it handy. It wasn't easy staying between 55 and 60mph, harder work that most would think but I managed it...
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    Part Four on my Accord

    Well the latest update now with 98,000 and exactly a year since I got her. I've done 14,000 over nine months ( the car was unused for a three month period) and I've really had no problems to report overall. I'm still getting between 32 & 35mpg along with a half litre of engine oil per 1500 miles...
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    Drivers window operation

    Guys, I was just closing the o/s/f window, pulled the switch up, glass when up & came back down again. It did it twice, third time all was o.k.. Any ideas, is it an auto window switch starting to fail? Cheers.
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    Here's anew one on me.....

    Ever since owing this 6th Gen I've had problem with rain water always coming in thru the drivers window when open a couple of inches but only when I use the wipers. It soaks the the electric window switches and armrest area. Fair enough you might say as what should I expect - window open...
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    Wheel bearing or Caliper?

    Hi, Guys. Noticed a slight noise coming from the o/s rear, sounded like a wheel bearing on it's way out. Anyway, had the car in the tyre shop to get the front wheels balanced and noticed the o/s/r wheel was not as free to spin as the n/s. The tyre guy kindly pulled off the wheel and we checked...
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    Part Three on my 'new Accord.

    I've done close on 4,000 miles (now nearing on 89k) since purchasing the car in early Oct and overall the car is going well. I've now attended to: 1. Gearbox oil change. 2. Checked tappets (perfect, no adjustment required on any) and fitted a new Rocker Cover gasket. 3. Fully charged the...
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    ATR parts interchangeability

    I hope somebody can help me out with a bit of info. I have come across an ATR that's being broken for parts (bl00dy sad that in itself), most of the usual stuff is gone interior, body kit, alloys, g/box etc. but, the front & rear anti roll bars along with the steering rack are still available...
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    Part Two on my 'new' 6th Gen

    Well, I collected the car last Saturday week after it's service and have since done close on 800 miles (mixed driving with some rapid motorway blasts), it's driving very well too and I'm happy with the mpg, averaging 35. As you can see from my original post on the car I wasn't happy with the...
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    Fitting Oil Pressure & Temp Gauges

    Guys, I have a set of oil press & temp gauges and was thinking of fitting them to the Accord as it lacks both and I really like having an oil temp gauge. What I need advise/help with is where to take power for the actual gauges themselves and the gauge lights/illumination as I want them to...
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    Fitting Oil Pressure & Temp Gauges

    Guys, I have a set of oil press & temp gauges and was thinking of fitting them to the Accord as it lacks both and I really like having an oil temp gauge. What I need advise/help with is where to take power for the actual gauges themselves and the gauge lights/illumination as I want them to...
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    Rear bumpers

    Hi, guys. I've been offered a perfect rear bumper which is the correct colour and it's a very cheap, but the seller is unsure what year and what specific model it came off. Anybody know if all 6th Gen rear bumpers are interchangeable. Cheers J.
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    Replacing the timing belt etc

    Guys, Anybody know if a 1.8 6th Gen requires a 45mm or 50mm hex crankshaft pulley holder/locker? J.
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