[Wheeler dealers......................look whats coming!]

Looking forward to the Show.....would be a great car to buy.

[Bits and bobs]

Coil overs etc.  :

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Spares-Civic-Integra-Crx-S2000-Type-R-Vti-Ek-Eg-Dc2-Ek9-Ep3/261930886517?_trksid=p2047675.c100013.m1986&_trkparms=aid%3D333008%26algo%3DRIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140812075547%26meid%3D062f6357c15449bfbe9b27f363bdbd72%26pid%3D100013%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D29%26sd%3D161574208370

[Car juddering - possible misfire?]

Certainly sounds like a high tension electrical fault.....could also be a cam sensor on the blink

 

It being an intermittent fault means you should start examining basics like the distributor cap and leads for tracking or hairline cracks or signs of water spray

 

If you do manage to check your car over whilst the car is misfiring it's going to be an awful lot easier.......the leak you spoke of could well be the culprit ?

 

The possibilities are endless so hopefully somebody with good Honda engine specific knowledge chirps up.....like you mentioned.......may well be a known fault.

 

Let us know how you go.

[best oil grade]

Considering your infrequent use and the way you rev the car....I'd recommend a 5/40 quality oil.

 

Most of my journeys are less than 2 or 3 miles therefore I'll also be using 5/40

[Central locking relay?]

I'm unsure where the non keyless control unit/relay is sited (probably sited in one of the front doors ?)

Anyway, your problem is more likely to be a sticking or faulty door lock mechanism.

You could try slamming doors individually whilst a helper keeps trying to lock the car with the key.

Good luck

[C.O.T.M June - Ammarbm is the winner!]

I voted for the winner but the windscreen sticker threw me a little.

[Hi I'm new]

Welcome aboard

[I have spotted oil in my engine bay. What next?]

Hi Arran,  I agree with Tom and Andy,  it's a minute seepage that's probably down to a rocker cover gasket.........you could try tightening the rocker cover a tad and maybe use some Gunk to shift the mess.

 

Once your engine is clean it'll be easier to identify the root cause.

 

Good luck and let us know how you go.

[Anyone have rusty tailgate hinge area?]

Sure, I'll upload an image in the not too distant future......you'll see it's been repaired but it's a nice tidy repair.

[Induction kit]

Here ya go :

 

http://www.autosiliconehoses.com/

[Anyone have rusty tailgate hinge area?]

oh really? so its been protected now then?

Hopefully so

[Best Tyres?]

I always found Uniroyal's brilliant in the wet

[Anyone have rusty tailgate hinge area?]

Upon inspection......my drivers side hinge has been repaired in the past.......lovely neat workmanship

[Tyres! Tyres! Tyres!]

Thanks for the heads up

[X Reg MB2 1.4S auto]

Tom, it's got a few minor flaws that could easily be addressed by a Detailer but I couldn't be bothered because London cars are always prone to knocks and bumps.....and one of our neighbours parks by ear

 

Granted, it looks perfect in the image but perfect it ain't......I spent a fair bit on tightening up the undercarriage components but I now have a car that's as good as it can be given it's age and mileage

 

I aim to run this wee auto for 3 years.....least that's the plan.

[Dawns Civic Aerodeck Updated 28/5/13]

DD is a credit to you Dave

 

The last cars I modified were current Cortina 1600E's and a Dolly Sprint (I'm in my mid 50's) but I do love spotting very well maintained older cars especially if their not over modified.

 

Good luck to you and DD :)

[falZ' MB6 Civic VTI]

Nice tidy example Micha.....good luck with the intended work

[Affordable Lambda sensors]

I amended the link in my 2nd post..........this is what I meant to post :

http://www.evolutionm.net/forums/evo-how-requests-questions-tips/114931-how-install-spark-plug-anti-foulers-remove-ses-cel-light.html

 

A friend sourced and fitted

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAMBDA-O2-OXYGEN-SENSOR-EXTENDER-SPACER-FOR-DECAT-HYDROGEN-M18-Stainless-Steel-/170909875264

Worked a treat

[auto transmission fluid change]

"Good thinking Batman"

[auto transmission fluid change]

Not having a long funnel is all that's holding my fluid change up....lol

[flywheel resurfacing.]

Looks like you're good to go

[Affordable Lambda sensors]

Whilst on the subject of Lambda's............Modders , Tuners or folk with a naff CAT may be interested in this downstream spacer :

 

http://www.evolutionm.net/forums/evo-how-requests-questions-tips/114931-how-install-spark-plug-anti-foulers-remove-ses-cel-light.html

 

It'll get rid of the pesky CEL and allow you to reset your fuel values.

[Affordable Lambda sensors]

You know how it goes.....your Check Engine Light illuminates.....you switch it off or have a mechanic do it for you.......it comes on again within a few hundred miles or actually stays on after clearing the troublesome code.....so you fit an affordable universal Lambda sensor only to find you still have problems (for some strange reason Honda's don't get on with cheap universal sensors).

 

A Honda sensor will cost circa £200 + (silly money to spend on an ageing car).....whilst researching Civics I came across these OE Denso oxygen sensors :

 

http://www.micksgarage.com/search.aspx?fffBrand=Denso&fffDepartment=Lambda%20Oxygen%20Sensors&fffMake=honda&fffBasemodel=honda%20civic&fffModelDescription=civic%20mk%20iv%20hatchback%201994%20to%202001&ffftd_car=1.4%20i%20(ma8)&fffBHP=90

 

I'm not affiliated to the above Company in any way but I will be sourcing a Lambda from 'em if ever needed in the future.

[roylewaa's mb4 auto]

Brilliant .....you'd find impossible to be happy if the Missus wasn't

[hi all pretty new. mb6 vti build]

Excellent sporty looking motor   I too think fitting a rear anti roll bar is the way to go