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  1. KyleF18Martin

    F18b2 losing oil, help? Engine swap?

    I'll go put everyones minds at rest, ill go for a compression test and see whats the results are then post here ! :) nervous to say the least :blush:
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    F18b2 losing oil, help? Engine swap?

    I think what i will have to do is change the oil and see what happens then, I do a fair few miles in the car and mess about in vtec quite often so it could probably explain the high consumption, still a litre every fortnights abit much.. Maybe getting it back onto my friends ramps and having a...
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    Moving the aerail and fitting a shark fin

    I've done something similar, took off the rear wiper now im wanting rid of the washer jet at the top of the window and the aerial too to relocate it. But is it worth all the effort. In your case you would have to relocate the aerial somehow to the roof? and find the OEM aerial found on other 6th...
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    debadging

    Niiiice, i went for the whole shouty and loud exhaust but now im beginning to regret it slightly. Looks good though, you cant really see it but the exhaust is pointing upwards and out slightly :)
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    F18b2 losing oil, help? Engine swap?

    I might add that its semi-synthetic 5w/30 oil but the exhaust is a straight through system (with de-cat) so theres alot of white smoke to start with, which disappears under load, but ive had freinds follow me numerous times to try and spot blue smoke but still nothing.. i might try 10w/40 and...
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    F18b2 losing oil, help? Engine swap?

    Ah i see, could it be that the oil is obviously thinner and getting used through vtec? I'll have to change it out and see whats what :)
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    F18b2 losing oil, help? Engine swap?

    Its got 5w/30 at the moment? could that probably be the case? im unsure of the recommended oil and i only had 5w/30 to hand
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    F18b2 losing oil, help? Engine swap?

    The filter and sump bolt were both torqued up to spec and the cars been on ramps and no signs of oil leaking :(
  9. KyleF18Martin

    F18b2 losing oil, help? Engine swap?

    Hi all, I own a 2002 sport with the F18B2 engine, ive recently noticed its started to lose oil but from where? Its had a recent oil change w/ filter and there is no oil on my driveway or parking space at work, i also changed out the coolant and thermostat and there was no oil in the old stuff...
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    alloy wheels upgrade

    in regards to checking if your wheels will fit with the chosen tyres etc, try http://www.willtheyfit.com/ ive been using it recently myself to find some decent tyres/wheels for my car, just enter all your current wheel spec then enter your desired wheel spec. Also tells you speedo difference...
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    debadging

    heres a picture of mine de-badged with a few replacement stickers of course :)
  12. KyleF18Martin

    Stereo iso cable for a 2001 Bose system

    ive just bought this one to replace my stock unit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331097439761?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 if its the same accord as mine (2002 reg) then yes itll fit, the connections on the adapter your purchasing are the same as the adapter ive purchased...
  13. KyleF18Martin

    Changing Accord Sport 1.8 STEERING WHEEL!

    I shall give it a go and post the results! Thanks for the advice :D :D
  14. KyleF18Martin

    Lets talk SNOW FOAM!

    Please share :wub: haha, i bought some cherry stuff i cant remember the name, its coming through the post as we speak :) will post the results :D
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    Changing Accord Sport 1.8 STEERING WHEEL!

    is it true they have capacitors within the steering as is the case with most modern hondas? Surely I would have to wait a while for the airbag to discharge once ive disconnected the battery also? I just dont fancy a face full of airbag and a trip to a+e.. haha :)
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    Inner headlight condensation!

    it didnt happen before hand but ive gone out and had a look today and everythings all nice and sealed, double checked too ! :(
  17. KyleF18Martin

    Inner headlight condensation!

    Recently noticed that my nearside headlight (whatever the weather) is just full of condensation, all the way from the sidelight to the indicator. Only one headlight units doing this and i havent touched the units at all apart from changing bulbs, could i have a worn out seal around the edges of...
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    Lets talk SNOW FOAM!

    Heard alot of speculation about snow foam and the things it does, ive seen a few articles/videos etc and i thaught it looked pretty cool, so i recently bought a karcher snow foam lance for a few quid off ebay and was just curious as to what brand of snow foam people use and which is the best...
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    Changing Accord Sport 1.8 STEERING WHEEL!

    The time has come to change my steering wheel, but as all modern car do, it has a lovely airbag within <_< . I'd like to change it for an aftermarket one (personal taste etc). But im afraid the airbag will just go pop in my face when i try to do so.. :( Ive heard you can just take the battery...
  20. KyleF18Martin

    What would you have to change to tune a 1.8 sport

    Ive recently installed a full stainless steel cat back system with de-cat on my 1.8 sport 2.5 inch straight through with no silencers either, has noticeably more pick-up around 2-3k revs and 5k onwards in any gear, also running a CAI with cone filter and stainless intake, breathes alot more...
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