Nio's 89 SE-i Build Thread 89

[Nio]

You should used some Tri-strip remover....its like 3 bucks and it takes off the paint like nothing. The best way to polish the alumin. is to use fine grit paper. i used the finest there was then used the Some 20 buck polish i forgot what its called. O mothers billet o man it made it shinny as hell. BUT if you want all the power coating off use Tri-strip at any auto parts store....water is not cutting it man LOL. but good work.

Well I was going to use the water For the Inside of the valve Head, Its got some paint dust inside from the sanding, I was just asking if using water would hurt it if I let it dry before I put it back into the Car.

Kinda like a bucket or maybe a Bathtub filled with water, Place it in and let it soak for a little while, Then take it out and clean it up a bit.

[Rendon LX-i]

TO take the shavings off use break clean....take it out in a heart beat. and use a clean rag.

[Civic Accord Honda]

i used jazzco paint remover or some shit like that striped damn good
gotta wear chemical gloves when using it that shit will eat your skin off in minutes lol

and damn nice work on the valve cover, i agree on painting the cam gear a different color UNLESS you get it anodized red that would be tiiight

[Rendon LX-i]

I agree wear gloves since it burns when it contacts your skin.....W/e paint remover works but Me and my bro use Tri-strip.....was the best bang for the buck...i just sparyed a heavy coat.....used a old toothbursh and scurbed away....WHy a toothbursh since it gets all the cracks and spots that are hard to get and it dont take much.....once done use your hose to rise the crap off....most of the time you get lucky the first try and then all you have to do is polish....All those deep scratch marks kinda takes away the polish look. .....Just look at my SIG PIC

[Civic Accord Honda]

True, That jazzco is expensive but it comes in a good size jug, done 2 valve covers with it so far and got alot left lol... thinking about striping my steelies with it too

[Rendon LX-i]

almost sound like JEEZCO LOL.....

[dacantu]

Tri strip is the brand my buddy was using also and it was pretty cheap. its just a spray can but is more than enough to get off the rest of the paint left on the valve cover. and yes a tooth brush will work just fine. or a heavy duty plastic brush from he dollar store or whatever. as long as you can use it to get between the letters and something like a putty knife to get inbetween the cam gear slit. then rinse off with water hose.

[Nio]

Okay, I put the fuel pump back in, cleaned the filter up a bit, *also ordered a new one for a temp.* as well I'll be picking up a new tank, Fuel pump, Fuel pressure regulator, and new battery. Since Mine is practicly shot as well.

Also I added brake fluid and it fixed that issue.

As well I got the throttle body to stop whistling, if you wanna know how to do it, there's a screw on the throttle body right at the intake entrance, loosen it to where it comes farther out, It will stop the whistling. Thanks BTW to 3gmodifier for the help on this. *BTW I'm still fixing the car so I'm going to be re-adjusting this later.*

[Mellexx]

Not bad those seats look pretty bad though. Other then that nice find I'd love to find an se-i

[Nio]

January 4th 2010 Update.

So today I finally got around to fixing my new alternators problem. After a couple of posts here and there, and finally taking the bloody thing off Found out it was a issue with the Ground plug connected to it instead...

For those who hadn't seen the pictures in the technical thread here they are.









After some help and following the line, Found the source and completely replaced it.



I rigged it up to where it could work right.

Also picked up some new Terminals. Already replaced the positive. since it was trashed so bad it wouldn't looses right.

*Cheap as hell little things. :P*


And Last I cleaned my headlights. And damn did it make a difference.



As well here is a quick video oh her running after Fixing the wiring issue.



I'll have some pictures tomorrow of the new wire in place, along with my new valve cover ground wire.

That's really it for today, Not much since its a off week from the paycheck.

[Hazwan]

Looking good and what exactly happen to that alt cable? Terminal broke off or something?

[Nio]

Looking good and what exactly happen to that alt cable? Terminal broke off or something?

I think it arched a couple times and then finally got to hot and snapped. I followed some of the cable and there where burn marks and a lot of the sleeve cover had been rubbed off from friction with something.

But I took her out for a run and she did great, except over 4500 In any gear her light would turn on, so tomorrow I'm going to check the current.

Also found out that one of my spark plugs was not all the way in and that somewhat fixed the issue of 4th and 5th having no power.

[dacantu]

if the light is going off its the alternator so maybe you should just replace it.

[Nio]

if the light is going off its the alternator so maybe you should just replace it.

Well I can't afford to replace it, I had it tested today and it came up good. But I don't know enough about those things to really know if something else could be going on.

[Civic Accord Honda]

did u replace the cable or just crimp new ends on it?

[Nio]

did u replace the cable or just crimp new ends on it?

No I completely replaced it. I do however need to cut open the old cable group and pull the old line since its no longer being used.

I'll probably buy some cable clean up stuff and make it a little neater.

[mykwikcoupe]

Thats a pretty intence job. They are taped over the loom, under the loom in places and everything is dry and brittle.. I wouldnt expect it to go back together without a few trip to a junkyard for replacement brackets or grommets. Id definatly remove it from the car if it were me.

[Nio]

Well its a great day out today. So I'm going to give her, her first bath.

I'll post pictures of her once shes all shiny.

[Nio]

Just finished with her bath. >.< she still looks dirty cause of the bad paint, but she looks better.

Here are some pictures for ya.

[Hazwan]

Nice! And check your grounds and make sure they are fine.

[Nio]

Yea I forgot to ask.

I know where the ground is for the valve cover, *since I already replaced that.*

but where are the others?

[Civic Accord Honda]

DAMN! she cleaned up nice!!!

and the other ground goes from "battery > Body > transmission"

and btw it never hurts to add a couple more grounds !

[jdmca6]

i regret junking my coupe se-i
i got a 96 civic and fawk i miss my se-i


OP good job take care of her

when u feel like u gotta let go of her
DONT

[markmdz89hatch]

i regret junking my coupe se-i
i got a 96 civic and fawk i miss my se-i


OP good job take care of her

when u feel like u gotta let go of her
DONT

hang on, let me change that statement just a bit....

when u feel like u gotta let go of her
SELL IT TO ME

There, much better now.

No seriously though, very nice job on getting this thing back to it's former glory. IMO, I'd rather not spend the $$ on new wheels just yet and instead just keep doing what you're doing to get it looking great. That interior still desperately needs some attention, as does the paint. Along with that, a nice steam cleaning or simple green or purple power of the engine bay and you're well on your way.

[charliekuney]

That photo taking session (I can't say "photoshoot" without being flamed again) would have been 2341892374120389470129384 times better with the headlights down.