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  1. Gel
    Lovely straight looking car As the custodian you're duty bound to improve the car.
  2. Gel
    My money is still on the radiator being the problem......your gas tester will tell a multitude. Yes, a faulty pump impellor could give the symptoms you describe but I recommend you remove the radiator and flush it through before you start throwing money at a problem that may not exist. Like already mentioned you may have air in the system......Civics are notoriously difficult to bleed so it's advisable to have a look at the guide for getting all air out of the system.
  3. Gel
    Running hot at Motorway speeds suggests a blocked radiator, you've already dismissed the thermostat so you could try back flushing the radiator to see if efficiency improves. You can easily rule out cylinder head gasket pending failure by having the fumes from your hot radiator analysed. Good luck
  4. Gel
    A blinding win Stephen
  5. Gel
    There is an interesting thread about what qualifies semi modern cars as classics over on our sister Site : https://www.futureclassiccars.uk/index.php?/forums/topic/43-what-do-you-think-makes-a-car-a-modern-classic/ I'm a bit staid in my ways so I'd love to hear opinions from younger enthusiasts.
  6. Gel
    My car has healthy stock springs and dampers but no ARB so handles like a boat......doesn't worry me because I rarely get past 40/50 mph here in congested London. If sedate cruising is the norm from now on who cares about pin sharp handling ? Once your car is back to standard ride height and general spec you'll find it'll get a lot of attention from the purist brigade. He he I'm no different when it comes to tyres i.e. I'm about to replace my rear tyres for the exact same reason as you. Look after DD ....she's worth it
  7. Gel
    White wouldn't be my choice but I gotta admit your wheels look tasty
  8. Gel
    As an old boy that likes his comfort I'd recommend you go back to stock springs and uprated shocks......selling the Meisters means you can fund the new callipers without the open wallet surgery. Your severe ingress of water should be easy enough to resolve whereas minor leaks are a pig to trace....so good luck on that score.
  9. Gel
    You'll have to uprate the seatbelts to handle the extra stopping power
  10. Gel
    A precarious and dangerous place to breakdown, you've lived too tell the tale ......you're back in business once your mechanic gets back from his jollies.
  11. Gel
    I don't think the MB2 1.4S had remote locking as standard ?....least my MB2 doesn't.
  12. Gel
    Hi Twan and welcome , you've picked a brilliant bullet proof car to rejuvenate....enjoy the experience.
  13. Gel
    A well deserved win for your super MB1 Mae
  14. Gel
    Hi and welcome to Civic5, this Company may have the lights you need ? https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/honda/civic-vi-aerodeck-mb-mc/9546/10540/fog-light-insert Good luck because they're like hen's teeth
  15. Gel
    Thanks for the heads up Dr B :), us softie Southners have no need for Winter tyres....lol
  16. Gel
    Yeah, it's a doddle of a job and relatively cheap I spent a fair amount when I first got the car 3 years ago (suspension work, replaced cam belt, pump, tensioner etc.) In reality it would cost circa £2,000 to replace my car with an equally good newer car so it makes perfect sense to spend £100 having the back brakes renewed even though my car can't be worth much over £500 which in turn means I'm always underinsured.....he he I can't have my cake and eat it. The engineering bathtub theory doesn't apply to Honda's....lol...lol...lol
  17. Gel
    My Advisories state my rear discs and pads need replacing in the near future......I've just forked out for insurance so the I'll have the brakes renewed next month if my Bank manager is agreeable.......I would have preferred having the work carried out there and then but the Garage was "flat out like a lizard".
  18. Gel
    My dependable 1.4 S auto just passed it's MOT again so it gets to live for another year I bought my car cheaply and got to say it's the best bargain car I've ever owned but will probably replace it with something fresher this Summer......I've been saying that since I got the car These Honda's just grow on you eh
  19. Gel
    Good luck with your planned improvements to your solid tidy wagon
  20. Gel
    Great looking car .....enjoy.
  21. Gel
    Wow what a transformation
  22. Gel
    Such a beast could see me closer to my maker Tony, track rod ends and drop links are a doddle to fit but do have the car tracked afterwards. Several members have changed dash lighting etc. Hopefully they'll give you the benefit of their experience anon.
  23. Gel
    Nice tidy car mate , my car behaves perfectly with NGK spark plugs but others may suggest premium plugs. Once you service your engine you should reset the ECU. (there is a "How to reset your ECU on here somewhere) I'm too long in the tooth to bothered modding my own car but I do enjoy seeing how cars turn out so good luck with your plans.
  24. Gel
    Good luck with your very tidy Vti
  25. Gel
    My car used to behave in a similar fashion........my bottom balljoints were the offenders. In your case it's tricky because you mentioned you have several worn steering components. Good luck and let us know how you go. P.S. beats me how the tyre fitter managed to track such a car....lol
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