86AccordLXSdn
11-09-2007, 06:18 PM
Hi all,
I'm a regular poster at another Accord forum that doesn't really have many 3rd gen owners, so it's nice to be here!
I just picked up a 1986 Honda Accord LX 2.0 Carb (the dreaded carb!) 5MT with 279,265 miles as of now. It was $650, which some would say is high for the age and miles, but the previous owner just had 4 tires put on it, new brakes up front (pads, rotors, fluid, caliper adj.), battery, reman. alternator, carburator too + both fuel filters. It was overall mechanically sound at the time of sale; aside from a valve cover gasket leak, that I just had fixed today.
I dropped the car off for service at my local Honda dealer yesterday for the valve cover gasket, tire rotation, oil change, manual transmission fluid change and inspection of the front seatbelt operation. There's a fuel filler recall that is going to get fixed at my next oil change. I picked up the car today and amazingly, they had nothing to report. All was well!
It really amazes me how well it drives for it's age and miles; though it is nice to be able to hop into my 96 Accord Sedan when I don't want to row gears. It's just an overall tighter vehicle and can be pushed harder. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I'm in a 21 year old car when I take turns etc.
If there's an introductions section on here, please feel free to move this thread, I just couldn't find one.
Onto the pictures:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/PB040001.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/PB040002.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/PB040003.jpg
The 86 HP 4cyl is quite impressive. I think the 5spd makes all the difference, and my A/C is still running on a factory charge! I'm seeking some R12 to freshen it up though :/.
No mods thus far and I plan to keep it that way. If anything I'll swap the wheels from a newer Civic onto it; but it has new tires, so I'll live with steelies and caps for awhile. I do have major restoration plans, the paint is of great quality for its age. I clayed and waxed it. Looked like a new car (aside from a faded roof), the interior really needs a shampoo or steam cleaning. I cannot wait to have that done as it kinda disgusts me in its current state (the carpets anyways). I'm also seeking a center console from an SE-i. I found one on eBay, but it's the wrong color (tan).
To do's -
RR Outer Taillight - Cracked
Radiator - Original; not leaking, but the inside has corroded causing the coolant to turn brown which can damage the water pump etc.
Install Radio and some new Speakers - Just bought a CD Radio from a 97 Prelude to replace the OEM cassette. Also getting the iPod adapter for the lude radio.
Interior Professionally Cleaned
Go through all the fuses and figure out what's the deal with the headlights not even attempting to go down or up. They're just up? - I've pressed with dash switch, does nothing. Also gotta look at why the LR window has no power, and why only the FR lock moves. Most Honda's with bad locks or windows at least try to move and make a grinding or clanking noise. These don't do anything.
Install new window regulator for the drivers side window (sitting in trunk).
Find H for steering wheel, drivers door lock tab and speaker cover.
That's enough for now, I'm beginning to overwhelm myself. Takin' it day by day! :)
Thanks for being here!
Tyler
I'm a regular poster at another Accord forum that doesn't really have many 3rd gen owners, so it's nice to be here!
I just picked up a 1986 Honda Accord LX 2.0 Carb (the dreaded carb!) 5MT with 279,265 miles as of now. It was $650, which some would say is high for the age and miles, but the previous owner just had 4 tires put on it, new brakes up front (pads, rotors, fluid, caliper adj.), battery, reman. alternator, carburator too + both fuel filters. It was overall mechanically sound at the time of sale; aside from a valve cover gasket leak, that I just had fixed today.
I dropped the car off for service at my local Honda dealer yesterday for the valve cover gasket, tire rotation, oil change, manual transmission fluid change and inspection of the front seatbelt operation. There's a fuel filler recall that is going to get fixed at my next oil change. I picked up the car today and amazingly, they had nothing to report. All was well!
It really amazes me how well it drives for it's age and miles; though it is nice to be able to hop into my 96 Accord Sedan when I don't want to row gears. It's just an overall tighter vehicle and can be pushed harder. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I'm in a 21 year old car when I take turns etc.
If there's an introductions section on here, please feel free to move this thread, I just couldn't find one.
Onto the pictures:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/PB040001.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/PB040002.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/PB040003.jpg
The 86 HP 4cyl is quite impressive. I think the 5spd makes all the difference, and my A/C is still running on a factory charge! I'm seeking some R12 to freshen it up though :/.
No mods thus far and I plan to keep it that way. If anything I'll swap the wheels from a newer Civic onto it; but it has new tires, so I'll live with steelies and caps for awhile. I do have major restoration plans, the paint is of great quality for its age. I clayed and waxed it. Looked like a new car (aside from a faded roof), the interior really needs a shampoo or steam cleaning. I cannot wait to have that done as it kinda disgusts me in its current state (the carpets anyways). I'm also seeking a center console from an SE-i. I found one on eBay, but it's the wrong color (tan).
To do's -
RR Outer Taillight - Cracked
Radiator - Original; not leaking, but the inside has corroded causing the coolant to turn brown which can damage the water pump etc.
Install Radio and some new Speakers - Just bought a CD Radio from a 97 Prelude to replace the OEM cassette. Also getting the iPod adapter for the lude radio.
Interior Professionally Cleaned
Go through all the fuses and figure out what's the deal with the headlights not even attempting to go down or up. They're just up? - I've pressed with dash switch, does nothing. Also gotta look at why the LR window has no power, and why only the FR lock moves. Most Honda's with bad locks or windows at least try to move and make a grinding or clanking noise. These don't do anything.
Install new window regulator for the drivers side window (sitting in trunk).
Find H for steering wheel, drivers door lock tab and speaker cover.
That's enough for now, I'm beginning to overwhelm myself. Takin' it day by day! :)
Thanks for being here!
Tyler