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    Serpentine Belt Change.

    Hi all, Has anyone changed the Aux belt on a Mk8 2.2 iDtec 2.2 diesel? if so before I rush out and buy a tool to loosen off the belt tensioner. I do know it's a 14mm headed bolt. Regards.
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    Dead A/C compressor.

    Morning all. On the hottest day of the year my a/c compressor died. Everywhere I look they are out of stock using the Honda part number 38810-RL0-G01 The a/c guy said its probably the clutch as the compressor will not activate even when full of new gas. Any help or advise appropriated
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    8th Gen Accord top front control arm replacement.

    Sorry no pictures. Here is the step by step how to, this is only a guide of how carried this out but the 40mm is from the Honda repair manual. Jack up and remove road wheel. Loosen the 6 nuts from the top of the shock absorber. Remove the ABS & brake lines from the shock absorber. Remove the...
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    Clock issue since new year

    Hi all, Here is a copy of a resent email from Honda. Thank you for contacting Honda UK. We apologise sincerely for the inconvenience of a wait for the fix of the global clock issue we are experiencing. We have received official information from our Technical Department that they are...
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    Replacement thermostat

    Car details:- 8th gen Tourer 2.2iDtec. My car has never really got hot even when the temp is set to the hottest setting, was thinking that the thermostat may need replacing. If so how easy to do.
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    Front anti roll bar bushes

    Car details:- 8th gen Tourer 2.2iDtec. Has anyone replaced the front anti roll-bar bushes if so how easy? as some videos mention dropping the sub-frame slightly, others say the bolts can be got at from above. Any advise please.
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    Led Headlights.

    Having just spent a few hours changing yet another set of dipped beam H1 bulbs, as most know this is a right pain. Bumper off seems to be the preferred wisdom! Has anyone fitted LED H1 bulbs to their Accord Mk8 similar to these in design...
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    Sunroof rust!

    On a now defunct Honda forum there was a very good guide of how the remove the sunroof glass followed by the rubber seal and clean up rust and refit. has anyone done this? if so any ideas may be a guide.
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    Wheel Bearing noise

    Hi. I have a Mk8 tourer and i am sure one of the off side wheel bearing is making a howling noise at above 50mph. I have jacked up the rears (that seem to be the most likely from what I can hear) and can not find any play in the bearing by trying to rock at various points (6 oclock, and 9:15)...
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    Tar Spots

    Hi all. I was cleaning my Accord the other day and I noticed that most of the lower half from the B pillar is covered in small tar spots about pin head size. What product in the UK is advisable to use to remove them? and then after wash and polish as normal?
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    CDTI engine in FRV coolant change

    Morning all. Contemplating changing the coolant in the CDTI powered FRV. One thing i am concerned about is the bleed screw on top of the engine, what are the chances of it snapping? Not sure of the history of coolant chance hence needs changing.
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    New MOT May 18

    Major changes to the MOT test on 20th of May 2018 Some of you may have already heard that there are big changes coming to the MOT test this May. Here are just a few of the biggest changes that are most likely to affect you. Please take these with a pinch of salt as nothing will be finalised...
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    Towbar electrics 8th gen Accord

    Hi guys. My accord tourer is fitted with a tow bar (looks like genuine Honda) the electrics are 13 pin socket with a fused feed direct from the battery (I have removed the fuse from the fused feed) i have no intention to spoil the car with a tin home. I have a bike rack which fits on the tow...
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    Haynes manual 4th gen Accord

    Haynes manual 4th gen Accord Guys I have an American version of the Haynes manual which covers the 4th gen Accord, it is not a hard back. It is no longer required as my 4th gen got written off-bummer. It is free to a good home just cover postage. Can if need be post pics on here or post other...
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