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No. The original quote of over £3k only included the injectors because my local dealer reckoned they might be seized in the head. When I got it repaired at HH the injectors were retained. Now, 70k miles later, I’m still on the same, original injectors. For info, they replaced both chains - oil...

My 2006/56 diesel EX Tourer is on 222k. Bought in Jan 2011 with 81k. The more major issues have been: - 89k - replaced dual mass flywheel and new clutch at the same time - 114k - exhaust manifold replaced (under extended warranty) - 163k - timing chain replacement - 197k - new alternator Other...

I reckon I've discovered the cause of the whine. After a bit of google searching, it seems that the o-ring on the inlet joint of the power steering pump may have failed (the whine, and bubbles in the reservoir are apparent symptoms). I've sourced a new o-ring (all of £2 from Honda!) and shall...

Well, I got it done at Holdcroft Honda, who did a sterling job. While I was there, they did the 162.5k service and replaced some rear ARB links and bushes, that needed doing too. Very thorough, pleasant to deal with and a great price. Even if you're not local (I'm not), they are well worth a...

Thanks Goodluckmonkey. Thanks also to Jon_G to sending me the link to his excellent write up on doing the job himself (http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/16473-replacement-of-engine-chains/). I'm not confident enough of my mechanical skills to attempt this though. So, Holdcroft Honda got back...

I believe the part number for the oil chain tensioner is 13450-RBD-E01. My local dealer quoted £160.54 inc VAT.

HI everyone, I dropped my car off yesterday morning for its 162500 service at my local Honda dealer, and got a call within an hour with some bad news — apparently I need a new timing chain as it's rattling. Fair enough, I'm thinking, it's quite high mileage. The only issue is that they want...

This is really interesting. I called Howards Honda in Weston Super-Mare. DMF part alone is 725+VAT. 8.5 hours for fitting, and if I change the clutch at the same time (I may as well, since it's open) you can imagine what the total was looking like. Shepton Mallet Honda (also local) was exactly...

Hi everyone, Right, I reckon it really is the DMF. On the way to work today, I can hear it rattling at idle without pressing on the clutch, and I can feel some properly horrible vibration through the clutch pedal if I lightly rest my foot on it. If I rev the engine at idle, it seems to...

Hi everyone, I've a 56 Accord CDTi with 89k on it. Yesterday, at a couple of different times, I noticed that at idle, when I pressed the clutch down, there was a slightly irregular ticking noise that disappeared when the clutch was released. The thing is, it seems intermittent as while driving...

Go figure -- on the way home today, it turned itself off... I'll still get it checked though. It's due a service anyway.

Fair enough. Ask a dumb question and all that. Thanks — I shall get it scanned and come back with the DTC. Hopefully it's something small, like a fuel filter...

Hi everyone, Driving to work this morning, sitting in traffic, the check engine light came on. I tried the turning off and on with 30 second intervals as described in the manual, but it's still on. Mileage is 84k, and it's halfway through its second Shell VPD tankful. Does it need a visit to...

Hi everyone, Just picked up my Accord Tourer 2.2 i-CDTI. Just a quick question: having never owned a modern turbo diesel engined car before, I was just wondering whether it is normal to hear the turbo when the engine is cold. Once it's warmed through (which doesn't seem to take very long), the...

Thank you! I don't know -- it definitely smelt of exhaust, especially when stationary. Thanks. I'll take a look into that. We're picking the car up on Wednesday, so I'll post some pictures soon!

Right - we've just done it. I've joined the club. We bought a 56 Accord Tourer Diesel, EX (with Nav/17" wheels) with 80k on the clock, and managed to clinch the deal for £7.5k. It's a little more than book price (just over £7k with that mileage), but the dealer wasn't budging much. Very nice to...

I've just looked the car I'm interested in on an insurance quotation site, and it comes up as an EX. What does Parkers say the price should be? It's a 2006 model on a 06 plate. To be fair, I've not found a cheaper one. As an aside, would £7.5k for a similar one with 80-90k miles be reasonable...

I'm going to take a look at it this weekend. It comes with a full Honda service history, with services every 10-14k miles, so the oil shouldn't be a worry. It was owned by a fleet operator beforehand. It's a post-facelift model, with the 6 speed box. When I take a look, I'll see whether the...

Hi everyone, I'm new here. We're looking at getting an estate car and I'm particularly interested in the Honda Accord Tourer diesel. We've found one for £6k, for an 06 EX model, (with Sat Nav and 17" wheels). My only concern is that it's done 117k miles. I expect I'll be putting 15-20,000...