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stormsurfin
07-23-2012, 06:41 AM
Hi everybody! (who didn't hear dr nick in their head?)

I just bought a one owner Accord with a nice rich patina. She runs real nice. The guy I bought it from has all is repair records from day one (214k miles). I bought her on Saturday evening and put in a new battery, ngk platinum spark plugs, air filter, changed the oil and did a sea foam treatment in the oil and in a vacuum line.

She seems to have good power, but since I'll be driving 60 miles a day I need to make sure I get the best power and efficiency I can.

I'll be browsing the site for more tips and whatnot. I've already gotten a peek and I'm real happy to have found this site!
DBMaster
07-23-2012, 08:18 AM
Hello, Dr. Nick!!
2oodoor
07-23-2012, 08:55 AM
For some reason I read storm surfin but instead I heard "space truckin" in my head... Deep Purple


Welcome, congrats on the find :cool:
Vanilla Sky
07-23-2012, 09:27 AM
Which call center do you work for?

Spam a bit and post some pics. We like pics.
SeanSelander
07-23-2012, 09:59 AM
Nice find dude! It amazes me how cheap one can find 3gees for.

Any pics?
Dr_Snooz
07-23-2012, 12:50 PM
Welcome!
stormsurfin
07-23-2012, 03:13 PM
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/553581_10100225029940242_810856238_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/553575_10100225030344432_1223574791_n.jpg
stormsurfin
07-23-2012, 04:45 PM
which call center do you work for?

Spam a bit and post some pics. We like pics.

ibm
stormsurfin
07-25-2012, 09:02 AM
bought a rear bearing assembly (precision brand $34 thru amazon) which should arrive in 2-3 weeks.

got some new michelin tires, 175 instead of 185, which I don't think is a big deal.

found out my valve cover gasket is leaking pretty bad, I'll replace that on Sunday!
247shuer247
07-31-2012, 12:15 PM
i see all sorts of potential....

i hope u decide to keep it
obdriver6
08-02-2012, 08:13 PM
Welcome! One question, does it really have a HEMI? lol
stormsurfin
08-03-2012, 04:04 PM
Welcome! One question, does it really have a HEMI? lol

with the amount of oil i've lost lately, it could need a new engine soon!
charliekuney
08-03-2012, 04:48 PM
Very nice find! I can easily set the aesthetics aside with records from day one. ;)
stormsurfin
08-03-2012, 08:03 PM
added two quarts of oil after adding one quart yesterday. drove about 150 miles in between (oil) fillups
obdriver6
08-03-2012, 11:10 PM
added two quarts of oil after adding one quart yesterday. drove about 150 miles in between (oil) fillups

Damn thats bad, better fix that soon!