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[Dr_Snooz]

Don't they have chrome paint now somewhere?

[ShyBoyCA6]

Don't they have chrome paint now somewhere?

Yes they do. I think it was spray or dip in something and it will turn chrome. I think there is a thread about it.

[jimbobson33]

i've already sanded most of the chrome off of the wheels and have it down to the aluminum. I'm liking how it looks so probably just going to polish up the aluminum and slap some clear coat over it after i touch up the black spokes.

[jimbobson33]

ok, this for sure feels like a stupid question but here it goes anyway. My 89 accord lxi has a rear wiper but i dont see where the controls for it are. I have hit every button and moved every lever in the car trying to get it to move but nothing works. If it has a rear wiper, there MUST be a switch or a twist of a knob that operates it right? I'm thinking I've probably hit what operates it but the fuse for it is out or something along those lines but if someone could tell me for sure what controls it I would much appreciate it. (I would assume its on the same lever that operates the windshield wipers.) I would look at the manual but its an 89...the manual has long been lost. Anyway, Thanks for the help

[charliekuney]

Yes, it should be on the same column as the other wiper. It should be a separate twisting part just closer to the steering wheel than the end twisting part.

Unless at some point yours was broken and someone replaced it with a coupe/sedan combination switch.

[88DX]

I am having a really hard time trying to upload pictures to posts. somebody please help

[green89lxi]

hello everyone i am new here i was wondering if you guys could help me with a issue i am having right now, i have an 89 lxi and i was needing to findout what wires are the lock and unlock for the power locks and what wire is the negative wire for the parking lights. thanks

[jimbobson33]

Yes, it should be on the same column as the other wiper. It should be a separate twisting part just closer to the steering wheel than the end twisting part.

Unless at some point yours was broken and someone replaced it with a coupe/sedan combination switch.

i checked for a separate part to twist but there's only 1 at the end thts twists to operate the wipers

[2oodoor]

i checked for a separate part to twist but there's only 1 at the end thts twists to operate the wipers

Mine is on the right of str wheel on same as wipers. The word "off" should be on it twice if its the right switch.

[2oodoor]

I am having a really hard time trying to upload pictures to posts. somebody please help

Open second browser window to your image host, copy the url to image, come back to post template and click the image button which gives u a pop up text block.. Paste url and ok it.Oh allow pop up tmporary.

[elarson88]

Ok so this isn't for my 3g, but for a camper van we just bought. Is it ok to mix fuel stabilizer and gas line antifreeze? We are storing it for the winter.

[lostforawhile]

Ok so this isn't for my 3g, but for a camper van we just bought. Is it ok to mix fuel stabilizer and gas line antifreeze? We are storing it for the winter.

you don't need gas line antifreeze anymore, I cant believe they still make it, your gas is now ten percent alcohol crap, the gas line antifreeze is redundant as it's the same thing, personally I would put some stabilizer in run it until it's through the fuel system and drain the tank, corn gas doesn't store well and separates as well as attracts water

[2oodoor]

My thoughts are you're better off filling the tank up before storage, and also you can find ethanol free gas at lake areas or where boats are popular.

[elarson88]

I can get non ethanol gas at some stations here still. I will make sure to put that in. I really don't want to have to drain the tank. Would the antifreeze be necessary then if it is ethanol free gas?

[James002]

Open second browser window to your image host, copy the url to image, come back to post template and click the image button which gives u a pop up text block.. Paste url and ok it.Oh allow pop up tmporary.

can I use pics from facebook?

[obdriver6]

^ Not that I know of. You have to got to a hosting site (flikr, photobucket, imageshack,...) to host your pics and after just copy and paste the BBcode on your post. You also have to have at least 5 post before you can post any links

[Dr_Snooz]

My thoughts are you're better off filling the tank up before storage, and also you can find ethanol free gas at lake areas or where boats are popular.

On that topic, I discovered this website only last night.

http://pure-gas.org/

[jimbobson33]

what should i do to my accord next?
I've already done speakers, stereo, and workin on wheels right now.

[MessyHonda]

what should i do to my accord next?
I've already done speakers, stereo, and workin on wheels right now.

what mechanical condition is it in? when was the last time you did a tune up,( spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor) motor oil, transmission oil, coolant...

[EbidaDragon]

Here's another dumb one from me(at least I think so)
I feel like there's mixed valve covers between Honda engines, and I was wondering if there's a guide on an easy engine identification guide by valve cover, if that even exists. I feel like I've seen like three different kinds of valve covers between b20 and b16 engines. and some of them look almost the exact same, but are 16/18 instead of what I thought was only a B20 style. I finally saw a B20a5, and the valve cover had the emblem on the bottom left rather than the middle, but I swear I've seen the valve cover here (noticeably a 3G B20A) http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3341453884.html, on b16/18 listed engines, and there's a very different looking B20 cover on some of the Integras I've been looking at.

[jimbobson33]

what mechanical condition is it in? when was the last time you did a tune up,( spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor) motor oil, transmission oil, coolant...

i did the majority of tht when i bought it at 130k. its only at 145k now so im probably ok for now. I was looking for opinions on other upgrades for looks or power. I would appreciate any suggestions

[2oodoor]

window tinting and reconditioning the moudlings around the car

[Dr_Snooz]

i did the majority of tht when i bought it at 130k. its only at 145k now so im probably ok for now. I was looking for opinions on other upgrades for looks or power. I would appreciate any suggestions

Chop the top, put in hydraulics and paint flames on it.

Seriously though. It's your car and should be what you want it to be. Decide on your overall vision and we can get you headed in that direction.

[obdriver6]

Here's another dumb one from me(at least I think so)
I feel like there's mixed valve covers between Honda engines, and I was wondering if there's a guide on an easy engine identification guide by valve cover, if that even exists. I feel like I've seen like three different kinds of valve covers between b20 and b16 engines. and some of them look almost the exact same, but are 16/18 instead of what I thought was only a B20 style. I finally saw a B20a5, and the valve cover had the emblem on the bottom left rather than the middle, but I swear I've seen the valve cover here (noticeably a 3G B20A) http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3341453884.html, on b16/18 listed engines, and there's a very different looking B20 cover on some of the Integras I've been looking at.

Basically there are 3 different B20 (1g B20A, 2g B20A and B20B/Z). The 1g B20A were in the 2g preludes and 3g accords, "H" symbol in the center. The 2g B20A is in the 3g preludes, "H" symbol in the corner. The B20B/Z are completely different and have no "H" symbol on them. The B20 on craiglist is the 1g B20A that is made for our accords, not the prelude one.

[charliekuney]

Does the pedal have to be fully depressed when using the clutch? I have literally driven that way since I got my first car but recently I realized that the clutch only has to go in about 1.5-2" to [dis]engage gears...