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SZfiftyfour
09-02-2007, 01:27 PM
Original thread
http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61140

New stuff
There's not much updating going on here though. It's been raining almost every day lately.
But I did manage to install some ACCEL super stock 8mm wires and a super stock performance coil. Waiting on my iridium plugs to come in. Also found out my dizzy cap is worn out. Getting that in tomorrow too.

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/8339/1000579ru9.jpg

Coil
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/3763/coilfq0.jpg

Civic Accord Honda
09-04-2007, 07:30 AM
Very Nice!
note to self look at 2geez more offton

bullard123
09-04-2007, 07:50 AM
Nice clean engine bay!

Hazwan
09-04-2007, 10:50 AM
nice and shiny!

2ndGenGuy
09-04-2007, 11:03 AM
Man, how'd I miss this thread? Good work keeping that EK1 in tip top tune!

Ichiban
09-04-2007, 01:20 PM
My engine is filthy and the distributer cap is smashed somehow, but it still runs. Hopefully the new one shows up before I leave for Red Deer again tomorrow.

xvok
09-06-2007, 09:19 AM
ek1' unite

Cheeseburger
09-06-2007, 09:24 AM
tasty......

SZfiftyfour
09-06-2007, 02:30 PM
thanks to all, for the comments! i must have got it's good side, cuz the rest of the bay is pretty grungy. planning on getting that mess kleend up one day.

SZfiftyfour
09-13-2007, 05:33 PM
:wave: Here's a vid of an engine problem i'm having; maybe someone can help me out? :wave:
It stumble's at idle and during deceleration (coasting in gear). There's no problem during acceleration or basically any time the gas pedal is pressed (even just slightly). I didn't notice this before the Weber 32/36 went on. Although the stock carb before it was screwed up and idled high anyway, so it could have been doing it unnoticeably. I've replaced the dist cap/rotor/wires&plugs; So I'm thinking vacuum advance-retard problem/ bad distributor/ idle jets or air correctors wrong/ timing off. The video shows the rpm bounce then the exhaust at idle. The camera's mic picks up a clicking/popping sound from exhaust but its not, those are "puffs" of exhaust.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=18044202

2ndGenGuy
09-13-2007, 09:23 PM
Have you gone through the Weber Lean-Best Idle process? There is a PDF out there on the intarwebs which will really help you get your car running smoothly.

I would follow this guide EXACTLY. I had some similar problems to what you're having and this guide really helped me tune it out.

http://www.redlineweber.com/html/Tech/carburetor_set_up_and_lean_best_.htm

If you're still having problems, likely you need to rejet. In order to get your carb really running right EVERYTHING else must be good first. Mainly, just make sure your timing is set up to the best of your ability, and it sounds like you're good to go with the new plugs and wires.

SZfiftyfour
09-14-2007, 06:12 PM
Thanks for the info!

That diagram came with my kit and i thought i did the lean-best idle exactly like it said, but maybe not. I'll check that again too. Might be getting the 4cyl jet kit from the same place because i know the air corrector is off. there's a hard shift from primary to seconary opening, like a flat spot or it boggs down for a sec. somethings not setup right.
I been meaning to check the timing but been working too much lately. Im off this weekend maybe i'll get something done.

Ichiban
09-14-2007, 10:03 PM
Your car reeks of vacuum leak...how does it smell?

SZfiftyfour
10-28-2007, 03:40 PM
Your car reeks of vacuum leak...how does it smell?

You're right, it is a vac leak. The advance wouldn't hold vacuum when I tested it.

SZfiftyfour
10-28-2007, 03:41 PM
I finally got around to refreshing my bumpers and trim.

Before pics:
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/534/before01sk5.jpg
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http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7021/before02vk0.jpg

Deconstucted for cleaning:
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/640/decontructedit6.jpg

After pics:
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1686/after01cl5.jpg
.
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/854/after02ce3.jpg

In the process I broke just about every one of those stupid plastic
trim tabs. Considering they're 25yrs old I figured I would. I went to
the parts store and got some similar sized ones. Hopefully they work.

knarg
10-28-2007, 04:48 PM
wow looks really good, i like the body color

2ndGenGuy
10-28-2007, 05:10 PM
Lookin' good! Those faded bumpers make such a huge difference. Makes the whole car look new! :thumbup:

SZfiftyfour
10-28-2007, 05:17 PM
wow looks really good, i like the body color

Thanks, I like the color too especially with the cream interior.

SZfiftyfour
10-28-2007, 05:21 PM
Lookin' good! Those faded bumpers make such a huge difference. Makes the whole car look new! :thumbup:

thanks man, I was thinking of putting 2.5g bumpers F&R on it so i can color match them. Im wondering if the mounting points will be different though.

Hazwan
10-28-2007, 06:09 PM
Looks a lot better :thumbup:

As for 2.5g bumper, I don't know about the mounting points, but locals do that all the time, so I assume it won't be much problem.

2ndGenGuy
10-28-2007, 09:02 PM
thanks man, I was thinking of putting 2.5g bumpers F&R on it so i can color match them. Im wondering if the mounting points will be different though.

Yeah, it's not going to be a direct bolt-on I get the feeling. But I always wanted to see how those cars would look with the later bumpers! Like Hazwan says, it shouldn't be a huge problem. :)

SZfiftyfour
02-15-2008, 11:23 PM
Some loser backed into my car while I was at work. Not sure when, its barely noticable and I didn't realize until the other day i opened the trunk and it acted weird.
I bent it back as strait as i could but then the trunk wouldn't close. So i had to bend the latch-hook back to where it was supposed to be and it closed but not like it used to. At least they didn't leave any marks or scratches.
[excuse the dirt; my car's ready for bath]

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5563/trunkline02vk0.jpg

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/3580/topridgeug4.jpg

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/236/trunkline01fe0.jpg

Trunk doesn't line up straight anymore.
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/8167/trunklinedn0.jpg

2ndGenGuy
02-16-2008, 12:14 AM
Man people are dicks. After my fresh repaint, I would park way at the back of the lot, and some douchebag would always park right next to me when there were like 50 open spots. My car is riddled with door dings now. And its the people who hit you and assume that because it's some old Honda that it's no big deal. Not even the courtesy to leave a note. Man that pisses me off the lack of respect people have for other's property...

SZfiftyfour
02-16-2008, 12:21 AM
I know, right. If everyone was a car guy/gal we wouldn't have this problem.

labeledsk8r
02-16-2008, 12:42 AM
damn... sounds like ocala for you.... some dick allways seems to hit someones car while its not moveing , sucks man, if you need a hand working on it trying to straighten it out let me know... i leave for the airport in like 3 hours to fly into orlando :wave:

SZfiftyfour
02-16-2008, 12:58 AM
Thanks man. I think it'll need a new rear clip to be totally straight though. looks like the strongest part of it is pinched making it really weak. But im not a body tech so i dont know.
Enjoy your flight down, watch out for snakes.

MessyHonda
02-16-2008, 01:06 AM
that sucks...i have a 2 way alarm so if anyone touches it...it lets me know...its good for about 2 city blocks....i love it cuz this one fag in a lifted chevy parked next to me and i guess taped my car and the alarm went off...it was funny cuz i looked out the window and he was trying to get out and leave fast.

Hazwan
02-16-2008, 05:03 AM
Man people are dicks. After my fresh repaint, I would park way at the back of the lot, and some douchebag would always park right next to me when there were like 50 open spots.

Agreed. Always happened to me and I hate it :gun:

This one time I waited for a friend on a parking lot, away from other cars and theres a bunch of empty space where its a lot closer to the building and guess what? This asshole came and park right next to me where I'm really sure there isn't much room for that fat faggot to get out from his car. Needless to say I get out from that space ASAP!

Ccord: I'm pretty sure that part could be pulled by a bodyshop and be as perfect like what it was. At least there isn't any serious damage.

Civic Accord Honda
02-16-2008, 08:35 AM
that sucks man :(
i hate that ppl dont leave notes my car gets a new dent and scatch every time we go somewere and one time some bastard backed in to the front and and broke the bumper light and the fog light cover and bent the plate up and scatched the shit out of my bumper then another time i went to kmart came out and my marker light was hanging off the side of the car also one time after i replaced all my ruber door trim some bastard scrapes my door as backing out and riped the trim off and bent it out of shape :(

i would like to have 5 mins with a staple gun with thes ppl

SZfiftyfour
02-16-2008, 10:01 AM
I think everybody's got a few of those stories. It sucks balls man. I wish i still had my fiero gt. That thing was seriously bullet-proof. One day a friend was parked next to me and was horsing around with someone in the cab when he fell back into his door, which slammed it into my driver side door. I was like "foker!". Then i looked and there wasn't even a scratch. not even a scuff. Sh*t was solid, something like urethane/fiberglass mix.? i miss her dearly

forrest89sei
02-16-2008, 10:38 AM
That Sucks man!

Same shit happened to my LX

SZfiftyfour
03-13-2008, 07:26 PM
Got around to marking a couple things off the list.

I stripped all the grody tint from the doors. Now i just need to get the quarters and back window done. Then i can get it in a tint place; i was thinking 50%, any suggestions?:

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/305/tintgone01fm3.jpg


Converted a digital clock from 2nd gen prelude to replace my broken analog:
Bracket = [prelude back piece] - [accord front piece]. The digital hardware fits right in the accord bracket and the plug is exactly the same just flip it upside down. I had to drill holes to gain access to the buttons which you really only need to set it. One day i'll make this look prettier.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4122/digiclock01cn3.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1451/digclock03qz4.jpg


Tucked in for the night:

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1671/garage01rv5.jpg

2ndGenGuy
03-13-2008, 08:23 PM
I've got an actual Accord digital clock if you want it. I actually converted to the oldskool analog clock myself. And I see more digital clocks than analog, and I can snag myself another some other time.

Good work on the tint removal though. I know that's a huge pain in the arse. Your interior looks like it's in great shape too. I actually really dig the color combination of your car!

SZfiftyfour
03-14-2008, 06:47 AM
I've got an actual Accord digital clock if you want it. I actually converted to the oldskool analog clock myself. And I see more digital clocks than analog, and I can snag myself another some other time.

Good work on the tint removal though. I know that's a huge pain in the arse. Your interior looks like it's in great shape too. I actually really dig the color combination of your car!

Thanks,
Yea i liked the analog too, but it was broken so i thought i'd try this. I might take you up on your offer though. I've never seen a 2g digital, got any pics? I'm going to a yard saturday to see if i can find another analog.
The dash was in great shape, until i drilled holes in it to mount a 7"lcd/dvd player. Shortly after i was like, "you stupid idiot!" lol. Now the only way i can justify it, is to get a black box type sat nav to utilize the screen.
What do you think about tint? Florida allows up to 28% fronts & 15% all rear but i was thinking 50% all around. I was wanting to leave it tint-less but in florida you almost need tint.

Civic Accord Honda
03-15-2008, 09:41 PM
man ur car is clean <3

and as for tint i think 50% would look good

SZfiftyfour
03-16-2008, 07:45 AM
man ur car is clean <3

and as for tint i think 50% would look good

thanks mang

2ndGenGuy
03-16-2008, 05:24 PM
I dunno what level of tint would be good. I do know that tint is a must, I imagine even more so in really sunny, hot climates. Saves on your interior and takes a load off the A/C. Been putting it off on my cars for a long time. Buddy of mine has some dark tints on his Civic, I think 40%. Seems like a good dark tint but not so dark you can't see... I assume the darker they are, the more protection it gives you.

SZfiftyfour
03-20-2008, 08:04 PM
Buddy of mine has some dark tints on his Civic, I think 40%. Seems like a good dark tint but not so dark you can't see... .

cool thanks man, thats what i'm looking for. something dark but not too dark.
Like last time i visited my parents, i wouldnt drive their new car at night because the tint is so dark its like you have no peripheral vision. I hate that.


I've got an actual Accord digital clock if you want it.

Does it light-up green or amber? $$$?

SZfiftyfour
03-20-2008, 08:27 PM
Finally got an oil cap that doesn't leak(stant sucks by-the-way). So i cleaned up a little(very) and got some pics. I was bored pretty much.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1979/engbay02es4.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/588/engbay01ni4.jpg

Hazwan
03-20-2008, 09:03 PM
Now clean the rest :)

Is that aftermarket oil cap?

SZfiftyfour
03-20-2008, 09:26 PM
Now clean the rest :)

Is that aftermarket oil cap?

I know. time for an engine bath.

OK im going to sound like a hypocrite but, its a stant. If you get a stant make sure it has flat rivets top-side. the ones with standard rivets (rolled edge) tend to leak.

Civic Accord Honda
03-20-2008, 11:25 PM
looks fresh and yeah def give the rest a bath :)

SZfiftyfour
03-23-2008, 04:32 PM
Ya'll were right, it was one dirty mug. did a little more cleaning today.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8494/engbay04hu3.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8741/engbay03ui9.jpg

Finally removed that heat shield. Manifold looks better anyway.

2ndGenGuy
03-23-2008, 06:11 PM
Looks nice and clean man! I gotta say, your car was the inspiration for me painting the steelies black on my 81 hatch!

Hazwan
03-23-2008, 07:16 PM
That look a lot cleaner. I'd be worried about any fuel leaks dripping straight to teh exhaust manifold.

SZfiftyfour
03-23-2008, 08:09 PM
Looks nice and clean man! I gotta say, your car was the inspiration for me painting the steelies black on my 81 hatch!

sweet, thanks. There's a guy around town with a silver 82/83 hatch with black steelies/chrome ring. It looks effin good, but i think i'll stick with my anthricite.
side note: what did you use for the container on your 1g's pcv system? I'm trying to peice one together and was thinkin of using a gutted charcoal canister.



That look a lot cleaner. I'd be worried about any fuel leaks dripping straight to teh exhaust manifold.

Baboom! :thumbdn: That would suck.
Actually i was more worried about the evil vacuum blackbox. Im glad mine is gone, I've seen two 2.0g's with engine fires at junkyards, apparently from the box. One was mint, except the vac box was melted to shit.

labeledsk8r
03-23-2008, 08:17 PM
cant wait to see this car in person on the 30th meet (if your still down) and i will say after sitting in that mint 2g at junk yard it has kinda made me want a 2gee for a daily driver rofl

SZfiftyfour
03-23-2008, 08:37 PM
cant wait to see this car in person on the 30th meet (if your still down) and i will say after sitting in that mint 2g at junk yard it has kinda made me want a 2gee for a daily driver rofl

I have to update the meet thread. I cant make the 30th they got me for a double. but sat 29th i can until 3:30.

2ndGenGuy
03-23-2008, 09:16 PM
I used a can of mandarin oranges. :) I cut the top off with one of those can openers that cuts from the side. I then ate the delicious oranges, then silver-soldered the lid back on, soldered in the fittings (picked those up from home depot) and painted it. Works fantastic, but I am trying to think of what would work better to drain it out. Right now I disconnect both of the vacuum hoses and shake the goo out. I'm thinking of a little valve on the bottom and running a hose down along the inside of the fender and having it hang out like a draft tube. Then when I change the oil, put the drain pan underneath, and open the valve and let the goo drain into the pan with the dirty oil.

For something quick and cheap, pick up one of those air / water separators from NAPA or home depot. What's nice about those is you can unscrew the catch bottle off the bottom to empty them, and they're clear so you can see what's in them.

SZfiftyfour
06-29-2008, 10:06 PM
Haven't updated in awhile, nothing exciting to report though:
Made the catch-can, but haven't installed it yet.
Got the sumitomo's put on and it rides oh so smooth now. Sticks in the corners nicely as well.:D
The alternator and water pump just went out at the same time. The water pump's bearings gave out, then as soon as i replaced the pump, the alt quit:mad:. I've got the alternator, i just need to get the voltage reg to do them both at the same time. Oh well, shit happens. The pump was 5yrs old, so i got my use out of it. The alt was probably much older. Maybe thats what killed my headlights.

SZfiftyfour
07-05-2008, 07:15 PM
Ok so, against my better judgement, i installed the new alternator without the regulator. Big mistake! The next day i was about 10min into my drive to work at 60mph and i feel the car chug a little. Suddenly everything electric in the cabin gets a massive surge then blows, then proceeds to start smoldering (I seriously thought the clock was on fire:eek5:) and the car dies. I cut somebody off and coast into McDonalds, go inside, and get a double cheese burger with a large coke, because i knew it'd be a minute before i would be picked up.
It blew like 3 fuses and melted the fusible link, i replaced them while i waited.
Stuff that no longer works:
-Fuel pump
-Stereo
-Entire top bar of "idiot lights"
-Brake lights
-All the lights on the right side of car
-Coil or distributor (no spark on turn over)
-Possibly killed the new alternator
And i'm sure more will be revealed.

Please pray for Creampuff. She needs a miracle.

Civic Accord Honda
07-05-2008, 07:40 PM
Fuck!!!! that sucks!!!!!

MessyHonda
07-05-2008, 09:45 PM
wow that really sucks.

2ndGenGuy
07-05-2008, 11:00 PM
Wait so this was on the '82? Well the good news is that stuff is all easy to fix. The hardest thing will be the dash bulbs because pulling the cluster is a huge pain!

I didn't think that not replacing the voltage regulator would cause everything to explode, just figured it would kill the next alternator at worst. :(

labeledsk8r
07-05-2008, 11:12 PM
wow that really sucks man, have you been driveing the 3g alot i thought i saw you driven down the blvd

Ichiban
07-06-2008, 11:42 AM
I'm thinking you lost another fuse or relay, possibly a connection that powers all that stuff. I can't imagine that you would have fried everything at once, but anythings possible.

SZfiftyfour
07-06-2008, 07:31 PM
I'm thinking you lost another fuse or relay, possibly a connection that powers all that stuff. I can't imagine that you would have fried everything at once, but anythings possible.

Whatcha thinking? Any suggestions would be helpful.
Hypothetically, what would happen if the fusible link popped with the car running; where does all that alternator volt end up?



Wait so this was on the '82? Well the good news is that stuff is all easy to fix. The hardest thing will be the dash bulbs because pulling the cluster is a huge pain!
I didn't think that not replacing the voltage regulator would cause everything to explode, just figured it would kill the next alternator at worst. :(

Yea the 2g, its easy to fix but expensive as hell. Unless i do some e-bay repairs. Im not even going to attempt the cluster, i pulled one from a j/y 2g and realized the speedo cable will not go back in (no slack) without taking the dash apart...... gay


wow that really sucks man, have you been driveing the 3g alot i thought i saw you driven down the blvd

A little more than usual, but that car is in worse shape than i originally thought. When i test drove it I thought it might have a cloged cat, or bad injectors. You probably know what im talking about from when you drove it. Since it didn't smoke at all i wasn't worried about much else.
Turns out it may have a cracked piston, or busted lands in one cyl. 155, 150, 60, 150.


^ :lol: @ my broke-ass accords!

Ichiban
07-06-2008, 07:51 PM
I think it's actually easier to pull the dash, than to pull the cluster by itself. Judging by the amount of shit you may have fried, it might be a good idea to do anyways, there's only 3 or 4 bulkhead connectors right at the fuse box, and a couple up in the drivers corner under the windshield. This way, you can expose the majority of the wiring harness, and make sure nothings completely fucked. If you made that much smoke, there's gonna be problems. I'm not sure if the main fuse link blew in result of too much draw or supply of power, or if it blowing resulted in the surge. I assume it would be the former, as once the fuse melts, there shouldn't be any power supplied, that being the purpose of the fuse.

As for the compression results on your 3gee, I seem to remember something familiar about that and my 22R. Compression was 185, 190, 185, 60. Turns out the top ring on number four had rolled out of the groove and impressed itself into the thrust side of the piston 3 layers deep. That called for a .030 punchout, rebuild, and I was without a vehicle for over a month.

2ndGenGuy
07-06-2008, 11:25 PM
Just pull the speedo cable off of the transmission, and don't lose the clip that holds it in! Then you'll have all the slack you need. Pulling the dash doesn't make it any easier, though it may not hurt, like Mike said.

labeledsk8r
07-07-2008, 08:51 AM
on the 3g i hate to say it but i had test drove that accord almost a year ago... the car left the lot and thought it had sold... then a saw it back there almost 2 weeks before you bought it... when i test drove it i sware it had over 200,xxx on the clock.... but its so long ago i dont rember.. im haveing problems with my 3g aswell so dont feel bad lol

knarg
07-07-2008, 11:24 AM
sucks, but at least you got some fun out of it and accepted your mistake

if i screw something up, i always just leave it be and take a breather and have a soda inside the house with air conditioning

then figure out whats wrong and just fix it

no sense in being pissed about it

Ichiban
07-07-2008, 04:36 PM
I've got 2 engines that might help. A BT out of an 86 that I paid $400 bucks for at the wreckers, super low mileage car that got T-boned, and an A20A3 that's been ragged on but still hasn't blown up, and has good compression. Want one?

I probably have a wiring harness for a 2g somewhere too, as well as all that relay bullshit that lives under the main fusible link spot.

SZfiftyfour
07-08-2008, 10:20 AM
I've got 2 engines that might help. A BT out of an 86 that I paid $400 bucks for at the wreckers, super low mileage car that got T-boned, and an A20A3 that's been ragged on but still hasn't blown up, and has good compression. Want one?
I probably have a wiring harness for a 2g somewhere too, as well as all that relay bullshit that lives under the main fusible link spot.

Heck yea dude, thats awsome. I'd want that A20 for sure, but i think the freight would be just as much as if i bought a motor localy.


sucks, but at least you got some fun out of it and accepted your mistake

if i screw something up, i always just leave it be and take a breather and have a soda inside the house with air conditioning

then figure out whats wrong and just fix it

no sense in being pissed about it

I was pissed, but im pretty laid back so that didn't last long. You just get mad at yourself for knowing better lol.


on the 3g i hate to say it but i had test drove that accord almost a year ago... the car left the lot and thought it had sold... then a saw it back there almost 2 weeks before you bought it... when i test drove it i sware it had over 200,xxx on the clock.... but its so long ago i dont rember.. im haveing problems with my 3g aswell so dont feel bad lol

I guess thats possible, but isn't it next to impossible to turn an odo back? 'Next' being the operative word there i suppose.


Just pull the speedo cable off of the transmission, and don't lose the clip that holds it in! Then you'll have all the slack you need. Pulling the dash doesn't make it any easier, though it may not hurt, like Mike said.

Aaw shit son, now im showing my noobiness lol. I thought of that actually but ass-umed it wouldn't work.

SZfiftyfour
12-01-2008, 11:21 AM
Ok, haven't updated in a while, actually let it go to 'page 2' wow. Anyway, its still not running, mainly because of my shit job[i.e. no money], but i still work on it from time to time.
Updates: Deleted the A/C. It didn't work anyway so why not. The 2g has awesome ventilation so its alright as long as you're moving. Plus, thats like 60lbs(est.) worth of weight reduction. w00t!
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/100_1437.jpg


After removing the condenser there's tons of room behind the grille. So im going to install a 14"dia FAL pusher fan. Then remove the old fans/shroud to free up about 5-6" of room in the bay.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/100_1439.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/100_1440.jpg


It's got cancer! Both front fenders are rusting in the same spot. I had some paint bubbling up so i chipped it away. Looks like its been there for a while, though from a distance you cant even tell there is rust. Brown car = hides rust well. It shouldn't be too hard to fix.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/100_1443.jpg


Got new tires put on a while back.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/100_1442.jpg

Also going to start on the engine rebuild pretty soon. I was going through some of my car 'junk' [as the wifey calls it] and i found a complete fel-pro head set i forgot about! Now all i need is the bottom half and im ready to start the rebuild.


.

79cord
12-01-2008, 12:15 PM
Having had an Accord with factory Air I certainly don't miss the fact MY beige one hasn't. Like you say a big weight loss & easier to work on the engine.
& I wish my CR-X had flow-through ventilation half as good as the Accord; needs its fan on ALL the time for any air-flow!

Civic Accord Honda
12-01-2008, 09:49 PM
sweet progress ftw! what are you currently driving since the accord is down and u sold the 3g

Hazwan
12-02-2008, 04:03 AM
Nice. I wanna get rid of the factory fans too. They took a lot of room, ugly, sucks a lot of juice and heavy as fuck!

2ndGenGuy
12-02-2008, 11:11 AM
If you need any cylinder head parts, I have an 82-83 EK cylinder head.

SZfiftyfour
12-02-2008, 01:23 PM
Having had an Accord with factory Air I certainly don't miss the fact MY beige one hasn't. Like you say a big weight loss & easier to work on the engine.

Yup, i wish it wasn't there when i did the water pump and altenator. It would have made it much less of a... four-letter-worded job.


sweet progress ftw! what are you currently driving since the accord is down and u sold the 3g
Thanks.
Currently driving: 'My' Rodeo(mostly) or 'her' Scion. The Scion gets more than twice the mpg's as the truck, its crazy.
'95
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/100_1431.jpg
'06
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/100_06245.jpg


Nice. I wanna get rid of the factory fans too. They took a lot of room, ugly, sucks a lot of juice and heavy as fuck!
Heck yea, i took mine out once to paint it and i was surprised at how heavy that sucker is.
And not to worry, there's no ugly parts on your car, its purfecto, and sexy as Jessica Alba http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/avatar_17973.gif


If you need any cylinder head parts, I have an 82-83 EK cylinder head.
I did want to ask you if that long coolant tube(passenger side) is replaceable or welded/cast in place? Mine is pretty rotted from the prev owner.

2ndGenGuy
12-02-2008, 07:25 PM
I'm pretty sure it's just pressed in somehow, but I'd have to check it out to be sure... I'm a long way from there right now, but I'll check it out when I get back. I don't think the machinist pulled it out of the head on my 81, or the one on the 83 EL head either.

labeledsk8r
12-02-2008, 08:41 PM
good to see some work done man, if you ever need any help just let me know, i am local and wouldnt mind giveing a hand... hell i have been feeling lazy since i dont really have a car to work on

SZfiftyfour
12-03-2008, 05:50 PM
I'm pretty sure it's just pressed in somehow, but I'd have to check it out to be sure... I'm a long way from there right now, but I'll check it out when I get back. I don't think the machinist pulled it out of the head on my 81, or the one on the 83 EL head either.
Cool thanks man. Yea i been following the epic 1g crusade, drive safe, and no photoshoots on unstable rocky embankments no matter how cool it may look.:)



good to see some work done man, if you ever need any help just let me know, i am local and wouldnt mind giveing a hand... hell i have been feeling lazy since i dont really have a car to work on
For sure dude. BTW i do inventory at your WM every month and i always see your hog parked up front.

SZfiftyfour
02-14-2009, 05:53 PM
I did some more work on the car today, and took most of the dash apart. I dont think im going to remove it all the way unless the gauge cluster won't come out otherwise. After looking over the engine a little bit, I seen this hole in the head:

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/100_1522.jpg
Does this look right? Looks weird to me, but I know it cant be a port. I would definately hear it if it was. I'm assuming its just part of the casting.

Also went to the j/y but both the 2g's they had were gone :(. Figures; I needed the front bumper off the 84. They had a couple 3g's there though. I was thinking it was a waste of time/gas, until I seen these:

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/100_1536.jpg
They're almost perfect. One is cracked in an area that isn't visible when installed. SCORE! Now all i need is a 3g to put em on :).

labeledsk8r
02-14-2009, 09:26 PM
you went to gavins? they have any coupes in or all sedans?

and hahaha my hog things broken now lol, you have probably seen me working before, i work outside. sadly im a cart pusher (yes i know a shity job)

SZfiftyfour
02-15-2009, 01:05 PM
no coupes at gavins. big sun has 1 coupe with tan/black interior. I only went to big sun to get some Diamante headlights for the 2g, but that shit was gone too :mad:

2ndGenGuy
02-15-2009, 10:03 PM
I wouldn't worry about that hole. Pretty sure that's just how it's cast. My 83 head is over at my friend's house right now or i'd take a look at it to be sure...

Civic Accord Honda
11-10-2009, 12:44 AM
bump for updates .. ever get the wireing issues sorted out and the car running?

SZfiftyfour
11-12-2009, 12:28 PM
Not yet. I've got some medical bills to pay off before I can put money into the Accord. Sucks; I miss driving it.

2ndGenGuy
11-12-2009, 02:12 PM
:(

Civic Accord Honda
11-12-2009, 03:06 PM
Not yet. I've got some medical bills to pay off before I can put money into the Accord. Sucks; I miss driving it.

:( that sucks

SZfiftyfour
01-02-2010, 12:52 PM
This isn't really an update, I was just kinda bored. I placed my VC and Redline filter adaptor and ProFlo filter on to see how it looked. The ProFlo is taller than I thought it would be. Like more than twice what the Weber pack-in is. I wasn't expecting it to have an inch and a half velocity stack as a base. It leaves about a 1/2-inch to 1-inch of clearance from the cowl.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/100_2240.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/100_2247.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/100_2249.jpg
I'm planning on changing the plug wires to blue. I think it'll go with the chrome and silver stuff better. Plus I wanted a set of Rapid Fire Mag's like I got for my truck and I believe they only come in blue.

labeledsk8r
01-02-2010, 01:15 PM
shit looks fresh, the VC doesnt seem yellowed at all (if that was the one you tried that clear on)

btw gavins had 2 2nd gen ludes at the yard dunno whats useable off of them but i know its semi rare to see them there

Ichiban
01-02-2010, 04:28 PM
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/100_1522.jpg


I'm pretty sure there's supposed to be an engine lifting bracket bolted there. So probably not critical.



Also went to the j/y but both the 2g's they had were gone :(. Figures; I needed the front bumper off the 84.


I wanna do the 2.5g bumper swap on my 82. Any idea how well they fit?

Civic Accord Honda
01-02-2010, 04:35 PM
Looks great man!

SZfiftyfour
01-02-2010, 09:31 PM
shit looks fresh, the VC doesnt seem yellowed at all (if that was the one you tried that clear on)

btw gavins had 2 2nd gen ludes at the yard dunno whats useable off of them but i know its semi rare to see them there

Thanks dude. Thats the one, you cant really tell from a distance.
Hells yea, thanks for the heads up. Do you know if they were SI's? I need better calipers for my rear disc swap.


I'm pretty sure there's supposed to be an engine lifting bracket bolted there. So probably not critical.



I wanna do the 2.5g bumper swap on my 82. Any idea how well they fit?

I was talking about the exhaust port lookin hole close to the mani. I know it's gotta be part of the cast, but it totally looks like a port. The threaded one is where the AC comp bracket was.
Dunno. Hazwan said they do the 2.5 bumper swap all the time over there, "...so they must not be that different". But this is coming from a country with more B-series 2geez & 3geez than the rest of the world combined; they could be com-fucking-pletely different :lol:. All I know is I'm gonna try it.


Looks great man!
Thanks

labeledsk8r
01-02-2010, 09:54 PM
they both had the dual carbs but one had leather interior wich i found strange so dunno what was up with that.. i didnt think to look to see if it had rear disks

SZfiftyfour
01-02-2010, 10:04 PM
I'm going to have to check this out

thegreatdane
01-03-2010, 03:16 AM
if that was a port opening in the head everything would have been covered in black soot in that area.
That valve cover is amazing!

thegreatdane
01-03-2010, 03:17 AM
if that was a port opening in the head everything would have been covered in black soot in that area.
That valve cover is amazing!

Ichiban
01-03-2010, 11:37 AM
I see what you're talking about now. That looks rather stupid, doesn't it?

I found some website awhile ago that had 2.5g bumper covers for somewhere south of $20 each.

SZfiftyfour
01-03-2010, 02:05 PM
I'm going to have to check this out
Cool, let me know what you find out


if that was a port opening in the head everything would have been covered in black soot in that area.
That valve cover is amazing!
Thanks. Congrats on AOM btw :thumbup: [edit: AOY]


I see what you're talking about now. That looks rather stupid, doesn't it?

I found some website awhile ago that had 2.5g bumper covers for somewhere south of $20 each.
Indeed it does.
That would be nice. No 20yr old grunge to clean off.

SZfiftyfour
01-25-2010, 09:58 PM
Got to thinking about wheels for my car again. I want something old school, but I'm not gonna hunt down some uber-expensive original track wheels for my lil 2g. That being said, I been looking at repro's for a while now. I've wanted a set of these for years (long story short, I spent the money set aside for them or i'd have em right now):
Drag DR16 [fake Gab Sports], 15x7, +40 offset, Gold/polished lip
http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/drad16.gdm.xl.jpg
Even have a MSpaint chop from way back. http://www.3geez.com/forum/showpost.php?p=975321&postcount=9

Then I seen these HD's just recently. :rolleyes:Now I want these too! They're really unique IMO:
HPD- HDwheels RSB's [fake Techno Racing Phantoms] 15x7.5, +35 offset, Gold/polished lip
http://www.hd-inc.com/09-goldrsb.html

Then there's the runner-ups. I want these less, but still like them a lot...
Konig B-bomb [fake SSR Mk.III], 15x7, +38 offset, Opal/polished lip
http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/konbbo.o.xl.jpg

Drag DR20 [fake Work equip 03], 15x7, +40 offset, Gold/polished lip
http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/drad20.gml.xl.jpg

Let me know what you guys think. All opinions/suggestions/chops welcome.

2ndGenGuy
01-25-2010, 10:42 PM
The HD's are the most unique, and very old-school looking. I think those would be the ticket, but runner up for me would be the DR-16. Very classic, and the design seems like it would hold it's style. Definitely more appealing to a wider audience. But, we do drive Accords, so it's not like we're catering to what everybody else thinks. :)

seancornelis
01-26-2010, 11:39 AM
Let me know what you guys think. All opinions/suggestions/chops welcome.

Oh wow, I think I'm in love....with all of those. I've really got a boner for those B-Bombs, though....in fact, I just Googled "SSR Mk.III" and think the imitation is much better than the original.

Those would look super sweet on a gray '83 SE Sedan.

labeledsk8r
01-26-2010, 07:57 PM
DR16's just an overall clean look

SZfiftyfour
01-26-2010, 08:04 PM
The HD's are the most unique, and very old-school looking. I think those would be the ticket, but runner up for me would be the DR-16. Very classic, and the design seems like it would hold it's style. Definitely more appealing to a wider audience. But, we do drive Accords, so it's not like we're catering to what everybody else thinks. :)
lol you're thinking the same way I am. Those DR16's are awesome but the RSB's match the 2g style better I think. You think I'll run into any fitment issues with the width and offset?


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/100_1442.jpg

Ok just took a measurement; the distance between the rim and arch is 35mm(appr 1.37"). Thats with 13x5.5 steelies, stock offset of +40mm (or +45?). The HD's add 2" width overall plus -10mm offset. So they should stick out about 1.39" further than the stock wheels... Perfect



Oh wow, I think I'm in love....with all of those. I've really got a boner for those B-Bombs, though....in fact, I just Googled "SSR Mk.III" and think the imitation is much better than the original.

Those would look super sweet on a gray '83 SE Sedan.
Agreed They do look damn nice, its too bad they only come in gray and red. From what I've read, most of the one piece imitators are heavier, by like 4-5lbs each. So the originals are better in that aspect, but at 4x the price I dont think it's really worth it unless you have a show car or a legitimate race car.

SZfiftyfour
01-26-2010, 08:06 PM
DR16's just an overall clean look

Yup, thats the main thing I like about them.

Hazwan
01-26-2010, 08:39 PM
DR16's just an overall clean look

This. And that valve cover is SEX!

2ndGenGuy
01-27-2010, 12:41 AM
Yeah how did I miss that valve cover until now? That looks badass, I never saw that air cleaner either. Velocity stacks eh? Any pics of em?

SZfiftyfour
01-27-2010, 12:57 PM
This. And that valve cover is SEX!
Thanks.
Wait, WAT? You like those JDM style wheels?


Yeah how did I miss that valve cover until now? That looks badass, I never saw that air cleaner either. Velocity stacks eh? Any pics of em?
I'll post up a pic of what I'm talking about. By 'velocity stack' I meant the whole filter assembly's base is shaped like one. Which Summit didn't show in the pics. Luckily it just barely fit, and I meant just barely. Since I didn't even bother to check the dimensions before I bought it:uh:.

Hazwan
01-27-2010, 01:17 PM
Thanks.
Wait, WAT? You like those JDM style wheels?

Shush!

Find me something USDM that looks as cool as that :lol:

SZfiftyfour
01-27-2010, 04:46 PM
^ lol hmm well, I been thinking about getting these: Mooneyes. (http://www.mooneyesusa.com/moon-disc-snap-from-p-474.html) On a set of scion steelies (15" 4x100) with low pro tires. Mad tyte usdm stylz yo! I'm amazed I couldn't find a single picture of a honda with racing discs. Found this funky looking thing though, http://retroscenemag.com/post/Mini-Feature-Alan-J-Snowdons-Lada-Estate.aspx

Hazwan
01-27-2010, 05:58 PM
You do that and I'll personally fly there and kill you :gun:

lol usdm or not that shit is ugly!

SZfiftyfour
01-27-2010, 07:08 PM
Its too late, I already did it.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/101_0923-2.jpg

Plus, http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/224nin.gif you cant kill ninjas.

Hazwan
01-27-2010, 07:46 PM
You forgot the bike racks man

Lil Mike
01-27-2010, 07:48 PM
haha that looks like poop.

labeledsk8r
01-27-2010, 08:32 PM
haha that looks like poop.

^^x100

and i live in ocala so i dont have to fly anyware lol dont do it

Hazwan
01-27-2010, 09:00 PM
^^x100

and i live in ocala so i dont have to fly anyware lol dont do it

Hahahah do it for me if he ever did that to that poor car :lol:

2ndGenGuy
01-27-2010, 11:34 PM
DO IT !!! Salt flats hubcaps FTW! And that Lada you linked is sweet! They won't look THAT big on your car like they do in the 'shop.

SZfiftyfour
01-28-2010, 01:05 PM
You forgot the bike racks man


haha that looks like poop.


^^x100

and i live in ocala so i dont have to fly anyware lol dont do it


Hahahah do it for me if he ever did that to that poor car :lol:
:rofl:


DO IT !!! Salt flats hubcaps FTW! And that Lada you linked is sweet! They won't look THAT big on your car like they do in the 'shop.
I am,:cool:.
The idea was actually for our Scion xA, to help with hypermiling it on long trips. But when I do it, I'll definately throw em on the Accord to see how it looks:thumbup:. Oh that pic was done in about 2mins with MSP lol

Civic Accord Honda
06-14-2010, 07:37 PM
bump

SZfiftyfour
06-15-2010, 11:16 AM
Nothing to report. Wish I had more time/motivation/moneys.

labeledsk8r
06-15-2010, 04:10 PM
i have that valve cover still if you wana make some cash? my gf might want one done for her civic aswell but i know how time is

SCARE!
06-27-2010, 06:20 PM
nice yellow leads.. bright enough? haha

SCARE!
06-27-2010, 06:21 PM
insane rims... !

SZfiftyfour
08-20-2016, 05:13 PM
Hey everyone, long time... Anyone have a 2gee coolant inlet pipe that's not rusty holey split or cracked for sale?

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20160820_15_23_34_Pro_zpsb9fhxxh8.jpg (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/CcordLevel2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20160820_15_23_34_Pro_zpsb9fhxxh8.jpg.html)

MessyHonda
08-20-2016, 07:47 PM
wow. same thing happen to mine on my dx. i was able to pick up the pipe at honda for under 50 bucks.

2ndGenGuy
08-20-2016, 10:13 PM
Blast from the past! What's up man! Glad you still have the car.

I wish I had one of those sitting around. I might... I'll check tomorrow when I get home. PM me and remind me, or I will probably forget!

SZfiftyfour
08-21-2016, 05:27 AM
Thanks John, will do. Yeah I still have it, she's on stands in my garage. Kids and stuff keeping me busy so it's been slow progress :/.
Messy I tried majestic Honda and got the obligatory 'this part is discontinued, sorry ', I should try locally, see if they can track it down.

2ndGenGuy
08-21-2016, 08:35 AM
Yeah I'm pretty sure the dealerships have all tossed out their old stock. I used to be able to find this or that part, but not any more... Can't find a thing. Haven't been to a Honda dealer in ages.

SZfiftyfour
11-05-2016, 12:39 PM
I noticed the 01-05 Civic water pump inlet has the same o-ring part# so I checked it out. The ends are the same but now I need some
tubing to have this cut up and fab'd.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/WP_20161105.5_13_48_04_Pro_zpsnev0tjbh.png (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/CcordLevel2/media/WP_20161105.5_13_48_04_Pro_zpsnev0tjbh.png.html)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/WP_20161105.5_13_47_50_Pro_zps89pttcbo.png (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/CcordLevel2/media/WP_20161105.5_13_47_50_Pro_zps89pttcbo.png.html)

Dr_Snooz
11-05-2016, 07:52 PM
Oh, that's nice!

MessyHonda
11-06-2016, 12:31 PM
nice find

SZfiftyfour
11-13-2016, 09:11 PM
Worked on this a little today, next step is finding some heater tubes and having it all welded up.
Improvising here so idk if this will even work but we'll see. Just not at all knowledgeable about metal work/fabrication.
Got a kink in my bend but doesn't look like it'll cause any problems. The factory bends are pinched anyway.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/misc%20pics/WP_20161113_15_09_42_Pro1_zpsjavpuzq1.png (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/CcordLevel2/media/misc%20pics/WP_20161113_15_09_42_Pro1_zpsjavpuzq1.png.html)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/misc%20pics/WP_20161113_16_16_46_Pro2_zpsjn9lktjl.png (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/CcordLevel2/media/misc%20pics/WP_20161113_16_16_46_Pro2_zpsjn9lktjl.png.html)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/misc%20pics/WP_20161113_16_17_02_Pro3_zpsf59ndoze.png (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/CcordLevel2/media/misc%20pics/WP_20161113_16_17_02_Pro3_zpsf59ndoze.png.html)

2ndGenGuy
11-14-2016, 03:20 PM
That looks pretty good man. I can't imagine that the kink is that big of a deal, since the factory ones have the crush bend in them too.

Hazwan
11-14-2016, 05:56 PM
Nice. How do you plan on making the outlets for the heater hose and stuff?

SZfiftyfour
11-14-2016, 08:00 PM
Probably end up with something like this: Dorman 56399 Water Pump Inlet Tube | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-56399-Water-Pump-Inlet-Tube-/371140012852?hash=item5669ab2b34:m:mWIhAD3pFOfNPj4 AaZPG5xg&vxp=mtr)
Which they carry at most parts places, then just drill the holes and have someone weld them in place. Need to find the right size tho

2ndGenGuy
11-15-2016, 02:42 PM
Could you braze or solder those tubes on? The metal is pretty thin, and I don't think the water pump is under a ton of pressure.

SZfiftyfour
11-15-2016, 07:51 PM
Yeah that was suggested by my dad also. A certified grease monkey for decades, so I'm inclined to believe ya'll. I'm looking for durability overall, just worried solder would crack due to vibration/hot-cold cycle.

2ndGenGuy
11-17-2016, 04:36 PM
Yeah, that's a good point. I don't know much about it, but I think lead-free solder is prone to cracking (main relay anybody?). Not sure if you can buy regular leaded solder or not, or if it would really even matter.

Samwise
11-19-2016, 07:47 PM
You'll be fine as long as the solder you pick has a high enough melting point. Pb90Sn10 is commonly used in car cooling systems.

SZfiftyfour
02-10-2017, 12:10 PM
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/CcordLevel2/gifs/Rebuild/WP_20170209_15_30_19_Pro1_zpsacdosmzu.jpg (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/CcordLevel2/media/gifs/Rebuild/WP_20170209_15_30_19_Pro1_zpsacdosmzu.jpg.html)

So this is ready, finally (:.

Also currently working on getting the head cleaned up. New valves/seals going in soon.

2ndGenGuy
02-10-2017, 01:37 PM
You'll be fine as long as the solder you pick has a high enough melting point. Pb90Sn10 is commonly used in car cooling systems.

Awesome to know! Thanks for the information. :D




So this is ready, finally (:.

Also currently working on getting the head cleaned up. New valves/seals going in soon.

That looks awesome!! Nice work on the new part. You should build and sell them ;)

SZfiftyfour
02-10-2017, 07:27 PM
That looks awesome!! Nice work on the new part. You should build and sell them ;)

Thanks man, but don't see that happening lol. It's pretty much a hack job just to have something that works, and no easy way to do it, but it's heavy duty
and it'll work for a while. The welds are nice tho.. I didn't do that part x).

JJ'sAccord
02-11-2017, 10:50 AM
Thanks man, but don't see that happening lol. It's pretty much a hack job just to have something that works, and no easy way to do it, but it's heavy duty
and it'll work for a while. The welds are nice tho.. I didn't do that part x).

great job man! i bought the inlet pipe a year or two ago brand new. i kept my old one to grab the dimensions off of it and i plan to make me a couple of back up (i have a feeling they will stop making these soon if they haven't already stopped making them) of course mine was a 89 LXI so it looked a little different but same purpose!

good job again SZfiftyfour.

SZfiftyfour
02-12-2017, 10:13 AM
great job man! i bought the inlet pipe a year or two ago brand new. i kept my old one to grab the dimensions off of it and i plan to make me a couple of back up (i have a feeling they will stop making these soon if they haven't already stopped making them) of course mine was a 89 LXI so it looked a little different but same purpose!

good job again SZfiftyfour.

Thanks, yeah they will probably discontinue them eventually, which is the reason I had to make this one.
Good luck with the project. In my case, the main issue was keeping the cost down, I'm no fabricator, I don't have the tools or the experience
so I used what tools I had (apart from buying a few little things) and took the cheap/easy way out. Which is why I say hack-job. Like as-in, using the 2x4 pipe-bending
method 'vs' buying a tube bender for $80. Or, using a cutting wheel on a cut-out tool (not safe) because that's what I had. And If you notice, the heater tubes
aren't nippled they're just regular tubing slightly larger than the stock heater tubes, which will suffice. Since I couldn't find a heater tube the right size without
buying another whole coolant tube assembly to cut up. Also, unless you can make them you'll need the in/out fittings from another water pump inlet tube, which
automatically puts the running-total at 100% original part cost. I don't even want to think what it would cost to have someone make one from scratch. So anyway,
I was trying to stay as close to original part cost as possible. I would suggest buying one more at least, to hold onto for later if needed,
only because it costs more to make them. Or just take good care of the cooling system, like I should've done with my car back in the day.