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  1. richsprint

    8th gen Tourer back in production...lol

    Anyone else noticed how similar this looks to the 8th gen Tourer? http://www.whatcar.com/kia/optima/estate/review/on-the-road/
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    Where is best place to buy a new alloy wheel? (Must match others)

    That company on Ebay is called A1 JDM parts. I think you'll find A1 ID is there stock no. id etc. Nothing to do with the spec of the wheel. All the Accord wheel sin that design are the same size 17".
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    Towbars

    Take a bulb out to find out. I dont think the 8th gen has. It doesnt use can bus technology. It doesnt warn you of bulbs out.
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    Importing 8th Gen Accord from Canada to UK

    It can be done, there are many imports here, you may have to modify some of the lighting, but it should be able to pass our MoT annual test and be registered. If you are moving here permanently it might not be worth it, just buy a car here. Also remember we have an annual road tax charge and a...
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    Type S MPG

    Let us know how you get on. Interesting that the Octavia hatches boot is 590 litres and the CRV is 589 litres, but its a much bigger vehicle... Loving my Octavia at the moment, but hoping the VW group unreliability doesn't strike.....to be fair it in warranty for 3 years, so they will sort it...
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    Type S MPG

    Congrats on the new CRV Jace. The 2.0 petrol auto is a nice unit, but you'll struggle to get half of those idtec mpg figures.
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    looking to buy 8th gen do I need to get dpf replaced?

    DPFs have always been a service item, but manufacturers thought they would last at least 120k miles in ideal circumstances. Unfortunately misuse, wrong oil, wrong fuel, short journeys etc, finishes them off a lot quicker. That for me makes any used diesel a liability as you are going have to...
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    MK8 engine undertray

    I just take the whole thing off, as the bolts on mine were rusted up also (not a great design Honda!). The whole tray comes off with approx 6 clips along the bumper edge, 3 down each side attaching to the subframe, and a couple in the wheel arches, then the whole thing drops down, giving you...
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    MK8 engine undertray

    Its quite an expensive part, think its over £200 new. Unfortunately some Honda parts are v pricey. Have you looked on Ebay for 8th gens being broken for parts. Also call Holdcroft Honda, they can give you club discount.
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    Door mirror removal

    Gently unclip the mirror glass and its backing from the bottom edge. Unplug the heating connectors. Then you'll see the screws that hold the casing on. Think its 3 screws and then it unclips from the mirror body.
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    Tailgate won't open!

    Its usually the passenger door electric window switch has packed up. The wiring for the tailgate is related to it. See if you can get one from a breaker, quite a few 8th gens being broken on Ebay.
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    Type S MPG

    Reset the trip computer also. Check the rear calipers, they need regular cleaning to not stick on.
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    Parking sensor light switch

    Maybe take the drivers coin tray out and access from there.
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    8th Gen DIY: Front Bumper and Headlight Removal / Alignment

    Excellent guide, you deserve a medal for that!
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    Moving from MK7 to MK8 2.2 CDTi some qestions

    Mk8 is still quite noisy for road noise, dependent on tyre brand of course, but it is an advance in safety and comfort. I've just changed to a new Octavia and that has more road noise than the Accord, Skoda is a budget brand though so expected.
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    Moving from MK7 to MK8 2.2 CDTi some qestions

    Mk8 seats are very good, although the lumbar support seems too high at first. Have a test drive, that will tell you more than we can.
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    spare wheel

    Yes full size spare fits under the tourer floor. You have to remove the carpet trim and inflation kit etc. Unclips by 4 press studs around the edge. Get the bolt to hold it down. www.mytyres.co.uk do 16" steel spares with tyre for around £120. Mark 7 wheels are a slightly different size.
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    Test drove an Accord 2.2 i DTEC EX 4dr (08) - enocountered noise

    Depends how much you want to spend Jace. With young kids I had to be sensible, but wanted something new, safe and reliable. The Octavia is massive compared to the Accord and cheaper. The new Superb is even bigger, estate versions bigger still 0% on them all at the moment.
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    Clutch trouble

    No fixed price on the Honda website for a clutch, but I remember around £500.. Ask a few dealers for a price. How old is it and how many miles? Is it mapped as this can sometimes wear the clutch.
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    Gear gaiter for manual.

    The panel just unclips, just pull it up gently from the ashtray or cup holder.
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