1989 accord lxi coupe

[Mediskate]

Hey everyone, new here to 3geez. Just thought I would say hello and try to drop some flicks of me replacing head gasket and more gaskets. It's going to be a long project but well worth it! Happy to say I am a Honda owner . Accord at that!

[derolph]

Welcome from Ohio. Can you post pics of the car?

[Mediskate]

Yes I will post pictures tomorrow .

[Dr_Snooz]

Welcome! Good luck with the work and let us know if you run into trouble.

[Mediskate]

Won't let me upload pictures now??

[Mediskate]

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[Mediskate]

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[Mediskate]

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[Mediskate]

Will only let me post a few.6196

[derolph]

I imagine your photos were very large files, probably taken with a 117 MP camera, LOL. If you resize them before uploading, you could upload more at one time.

Clearly, your car has not been exposed to crappy winter chemicals used in many of the northern and Midwestern states. I see no signs of rust on it. If you can get your hood fixed and get it and your headlights properly aligned, you're have a very good exterior to work with. I see some black paint missing from the trim around the rear side window and the rear/back window. That seems to happen on all the Accord coupes, including mine. I did some paint work on my trim.

I have a wheel cover like the one on the rear wheel of your car. If you are thinking of replacing a missing wheel cover, I have one like yours that I will sell. I got rid of 3 of those wheel covers that were on my car because they were damaged with cracks or pieces broke off the edge. I only had one left that had no cracks (but does need painting) and currently have it listed on eBay. So, again, if interested, let me know.

I also noticed another exterior characteristic that is common on the 3rd gen Accords. The "black" part of the bumper moldings and the short side molding in front of the door have a milky or chalky finish. I've often wondered why this is so common on these cars. Mine was the same way. I painted that "black" part and it looks much better to me. The attached photo gives you an idea how it looks.

[charliekuney]

I wonder if that was one of mine... lol

[Dr_Snooz]

It's best to post your photos to a host like Photobucket and then link to them in your post.

[Mediskate]

Thanks for the help Dr. Ima make a photobucket now. Also I bought this car from original owner . So I am the second owner . 223k miles on it.

[Mediskate]

Thanks yeah I'm going to paint as well it is very chalky like. As for the wheel cover i have it just have been taking that tire on and off to access timing area.

[deathblood6]

Awesome !