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#6401 of 13114 Engine Squeal by Front Passenger Side by dvd7 Dec 06, 2003 (8:43 pm)
Bought a 2004 LX 4Cyl. Currently at 1100 miles.   I have been hearing a Squeal by the Front Passenger Side. When I first start the car, I don't hear it. When the car is warmed up, I do.   I only hear the noise when I am at a stop. Rev the engine, I can't here any more. Probably when I am driving, noise drowns it out. It seems to get worse when I turn the steering wheel when I am at a stop. Which makes me think it could do something with power steering.   I think it could be the belt, or the alternator. The noise seems to come from their.   I brought it in for service. Of course the squeal was barely hearable then, but it was still their. The guy told me its normal. I am skeptic of his answer.   My Question is if that noise is normal? Do you hear that noise, when your 4cyl is idle?   It will bring me to a piece of mind if I know other people hear it, and that its normal.
#6402 of 13114 Re: Engine Squeal by Front Passenger Side by chucko3 Dec 06, 2003 (10:07 pm)
I know it's way too early, but I would check the tension of the steering belt. My 89 Accord the P/S belt was so loose. Every time I turned the steering wheel at stop, it made a squeaking noise and slipped some time. After I had the timing belt job (all belts & water pump replaced) done, the noise was gone & no more slipping.
#6405 of 13114 Should I fix up my 87 Accord? by sarakay Dec 08, 2003 (1:01 pm)
Hi, would appreciate opinions on my dilemma. I have a 1987 Accord Lx-i hatchback that has been a great little car. It needs $400-$500 (US) in suspension work, which I don't have a problem with since it's been bouncing over potholes and whatever for 17 years ... BUT it is developing transmission problems also (it's automatic). The two mechanics I've taken it to recommend replacing rather than fixing the transmission.   The car has 120,000 miles on it and the mechanics say that the engine & body are in very good shape. It's had very few problems over the years; almost all the money I've put into it has been for consumables. The car is extremely reliable, and I would love to keep it, but don't know if it's worth it to put a couple thousand into the transmission.   Thanks for any input or suggestions.
#6406 of 13114 i had an 88 lxi by ral2167 Dec 08, 2003 (1:28 pm)
i had an 88 lxi-- hatchback-- great car   personally, i'd get something newer-- something with airbags-- antilock brakes.... you never know when something happens where you would want a car with airbags or some other safety features not around in the 80s--   just my two cents...
#6407 of 13114 re fix 87 Honda by bd21 Dec 08, 2003 (1:34 pm)
I like to keep good cars a long time too, but it time to let this one go. It's not the mileage, but the age that will nickel and dime you to death. For instance, your old a/c use R-12 which is very expensive to maintain and it will go soon, if it hasn't already. You will have to spend at least $2000 just to fix what you have broke now. If you get it fixed and someone hits and totals your car on the way out of the repair facility, you will not even get enough from your insurance company to cover what you just spent on the repair. You can buy a brand new 2003 civic, which by the way is roomer with a better ride than 87 Accords were for under $14,000 out the door. It's your money, but a better financial move would be to replace it if you can spare the money. You will end up with a much better, safer car under warranty that will take you another 15 years or so into the future. Good luck!
#6408 of 13114 re: 87 Accord by barryss Dec 08, 2003 (2:47 pm)
I concur. Your car has outlasted most of the vehicles on the road, but at 16 years it's time to retire it. I don't think you'll find many people recommending having a new transmission put in an '87. As mentioned above, the car's age means that you'll probably need to be fixing something constantly. Better to put the money into a new Honda with the great safety features of current cars--you and your passengers are worth it, right?   Barry S.
#6409 of 13114 re: Fix vs replace by aggie1995 Dec 08, 2003 (3:08 pm)
If you can fix the transmission for 300-500. I would do that for a while longer till you really want or need a new car.   $300 - $500 is about 1 or 2 months of a car payment. If you can get three months out of the fixed transmission you have come out ahead.   It sounds like the car is suiting your needs and if the safety issues and creature comnforts of a new car are not important to you, then keep it. But if the new transmission is going to cost $2000+ to replace then you are taking the risk that the car will last another 6 or 7 months without another major expense. On a 17 year old car that is too moch of a risk for me.
#6410 of 13114 sarakay by inkie Dec 08, 2003 (4:46 pm)
You got more out of that car than most consumers, count your blessings. On a 16 year old car your mechanics see a cash cow. Oh! I mean car, Sell it to the mechanics.

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