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Hi Guys, I am fearing the worst here but think that my head gasket may be failing? Noticed a small loss of performance, noisier engine and checked the coolant with the cap off from cold start. The coolant slowly started to raise up and then small bubbles started to pop up to the surface. I...

Hi, been investigating some trouble with running from cold start today and noticed this on the throttle body: Its a capped off inlet, but why is it capped? Cap off: When I took the cap off whilst running the idle speed was raised to 750rpm, then when I put it back on, it felt like it was...

Evening all, I am experiencing an issue that is rather annoying. Basically, when I start up and leave for a journey, it seems very sluggish until up to normal temp. Just to rule out the obvious, I have recently serviced every thing including the following: 1. New K&N panel filter 2. New fuel...

Mornin all. Just back from MOT with a lovelly red refusal form! Failed on the following: 1: Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low 2: Nearside Front Brake Binding 3: Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle, Outside Specified Limits (0.3 over) So been quoted £170 for caliper...

Hi, I thought I would share my latest modification with you all. I fancied a nice shiny twin pipe but did not want extra noise as mine allready has a nice tone. So, I bought 2 polished tailpipe trims, cut the existing tailpipes down and my mate welded them on to the box for me. Not realising...

Hi guys, I have just given my 6th gen a bit of a service. I have done the following: New exhaust (front and mid sections) New K&N Panel Filter New fuel filter Oil change and filter ( thanks stu) ATF oil change (thanks again stu) Upgraded wheels to 16" from 15" Should I reset the ECU? Also, if...

Hi, Can anybody tell me if they have managed to change their upper arms/balljoints without removing the struts? Seems like it can be done but the workshop manual tells you to remove the struts! Cheers

This has been bugging me ever since I bought my accord, its the only thing that I can fault on my car. Basicaly, there seems to be a top coat of coloured laquer on my seats and it is peeling. Now, underneath the laquer (or what ever it is) is a lovelly bit of quality looking leather. What I am...

Hi All, I have recently purchased these 16" type r wheels in a four stud pattern. They came off a 2002 accord. Got them for £100 with tyres, 2 are good with 5mm left and the other 2 need replacement. One wheel has centre cap missing. Does anybody know where I can get a replacement centre cap...

Hi, Can anybody with experience and knowledge please tell me If it is actually legal to fit aftermarket HID ballasts to my 6th gen? I have got the headlight washers on mine if it makes any difference? I noticed on the Type R that the lenses have a weave pattern in the glass, Is this to comply...

Hi All, As I said in another thread, I had ordered some adhesive carbon fibre with the intention of getting rid of the grandad style walnut effect trim that is around the accord. So I thought I would start a new thread for those who may be interested. Its early days yet and have only managed...

Hi Guys, Can anybody tell me if I can fit a 2.0 exhaust manifold onto my 1.8. Looking to replace with a stainless manifold and front pipe. I can get a package on ebay for £98 but it says 2.0. Looking at the workshop manual, the manifold fittings look the same but I need to be sure before I buy...

Hi Guys, Wanting some new wheels on my 6th gen. What is the maximum reccomended size? I have heard that 17s are about the limit, which is what I want but will it affect the ride comfort, performance or even fuel consumption? I would imagine that putting 2 more inches in circumference on the...