Bought a 93 Civic LX. 190k miles on the body and about 110k on the motor. It seems to be good so far, but it does need some work. In the imediat futrue, im looking to just restore it, but in the next year or two im looking at doing a motor swap and a auto to manual conversion.

Update 3/28/2011: Finally got around to replacing the master cylinder... Brakes are still a bit soft... will prolly bleed them when i can get an extra set of hands. Droped in a CAI and a set of projectors from ebay

Update 2/20/2011: Suspention shop says i need new inner tie rods, getting them this week.... Also found out that i have a d16z6 motor. looking into swaping out ECUs and wireing up VTEC


Within the next few months (updated 4/3/11) (done needs advice)


new tires and tie rod ends (steering wheel is about 45 deg. off)
replace leaking master brake cylinder
new headliner
plugs, wires, dist. cap & rotor (NGK v-power plugs)
windshield washer pump
Swap washer nozzles for Acura RSX ones
fix leaky doors/windows
cold air intake (generic ebay)
timeing belt and valve cover gasket
change to p28 ECU & wire up VTEC
Projector headlights
replaced cable reel

Down the road

HIDs
new wheels (prolly sticking with 14")
suspention parts (im really a noob when it comes to this... so suggestions are kinna needed)
new hood
new trunk lid
fix trunk damage
possibly a paint job
recover all seats (can do this myself with the help of my grandmother... does that kind of stuff for a living)


way down the road

auto->manual tranny swap
no longer looking at a motor swap due to the d16 a PO droped in... do need advice on parts though, not sure what these motors can take.... thinking mild boost setup

 

 

You've got your work cut out for you. I'm not sure how you'll do that headliner with that DIY sunroof in there.

 

there is a shop somewhere around here that does headliners... im gonna give them a a call and get an estimate... although, i did find out today that the sunroof leaks (went through an auto-carwash) so i need to pull the ring off and put a bead of silicone and hope that stops it.

Getting tires tomorrow 195/60R14... I know the guy said hankook for the brand but i dont remember the model.... just know they are like a 70k mile tire and its $280 for all 4 mounted and balanced.

 

is there a trick to geting the plug wires seated? picked up new plugs and wires yesterday... got the plugs swaped out but i cant get the new wireset to push down all the way. With the palm of my hand i put most of my body weight down in the top of the wire and they still slide out with no resistance...

 

Unless they're the wrong wires, they should pop right on...

 

Took them back and got a "better set" and they popped right on... was only like 2 bucks more. Made a big difference... it no longer downshifts on every hill i come to. Also got new tires today but found another problem. Both inner tie rod ends need to be replaced... confirmed with a 2nd shop. Is this something that i can do myself then just take it in to get aligned? or is it worth the $260 they quoted me to have them changed?

 

Ok, so.... I was going to pick up a new valve cover gasket tomorrow and i went out to double check the motor, seeing as how it was replaced.... to my suprize.... it says "D16Z6" Wernt those VTEC engines? and if so, what do i need to look for to see if they hooked it up?

 

a. if your any good at working on a car there not bad. you need to remove the wheel, break the tie rod nut loose, then the outter tie rod to the spindle, count the turns removing the outter tie rod from the inner, remove the boot then with channel locks, vice grips, or cresent wrench break the inner loose from the rack (this sometime can be a pain in the *** depends on how much lock tight)/ yes you will have to align it afterwords.
b. d16z6 is the vtec motor.

 

a. I have the money, so i am just going to let a shop to it... its just taking away from my "motorcycle repair" money (have a 2001 Buell Blast that need work)

b. thats good news... but what do i need to look for to see if it is hooked up?