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#6412 of 13114 Re: Should I fix up my 87 Accord? by chucko3 Dec 08, 2003 (7:55 pm)
It's time to retire it. What if after you replace the tranny & the suspension, the engine goes dead? And someone already mentioned what if the car is total after you repair it. I know it's an extremely reliable car. I have an 89 LXi with 195k miles and it's still going. Own it since Dec 88. The engine is a bit tired. It probably needs a major tune up. Also start hearing a whislting sound from the engine comparment. Tranny problem? Just passed emission & saftety tests. Hopefully I can keep it going for another year. I don't mind to spend a couple hundred bucks and keep it going for several months. But for a couple thousands, it's time to retire it.
#6413 of 13114 '87 Accord by bodble2 Dec 09, 2003 (6:28 pm)
$2,000 for a new tranny? Would that even cover the labour cost? My brother had an '85 Prelude that needed tranny work. I can't remember how much they quoted him but I know he very quickly sold it to the Honda mechanic for next to nothing. The mechanic got a good deal 'cause he supplied the labour and he got parts at staff rates. But, hey, what can you do?!
#6414 of 13114 87 Accord - Thanks for your input by sarakay Dec 09, 2003 (6:43 pm)
I know you folks are right - I needed a nudge to do the smart thing. I'll miss my baby, though. And I appreciate the time you took to comment on my problem.   It's time to go shopping! My great experience with my old Accord puts the 2004 model at the top of my test-drive list.
#6415 of 13114 Cigarette burn in seat cover by greggo1 Dec 10, 2003 (2:08 am)
Ok, Now I've done it! 1998 Accord Coupe, Taupe (beige) seats. What should I do? How hard is it to remove the seat and install a new bottom seat cover?
#6416 of 13114 Where is the air conditioning filter and how hard is it to replace? by greggo1 Dec 10, 2003 (2:10 am)
1998 Accord Coupe 60,000 mi Should I be concerned about replacing this filter for the A/C? I hate paying for "them" to do it!
#6417 of 13114 A/C Filter by bd21 Dec 10, 2003 (3:49 am)
Your A/C filters should have been changed twice already, so I can guarantee they are pretty much clogged right now. I did mine when my car was two years old with 24,000 miles and they were pretty dirty. You have to remove the glove box and the lower part of the passenger dash. There are many screws to remove and a bracket too, just to get those two filters. It took me over an hour and I'm a pretty good mechanic. If you are not at least a fair mechanic, then I recommend you pay to have it done. There is a chance you could set off the airbag, if you are not very careful or damage your dash in the process. Good luck.
#6418 of 13114 A/C filter.......air bag by mikefm58 Dec 10, 2003 (4:35 am)
Just disconnect your negative battery cable so you don't accidentally set off the air bag. BD21 is right about all the screws. When I got done with mine I had 2 left over.
#6419 of 13114 Thanks! by greggo1 Dec 10, 2003 (6:12 am)
Thanks guys.
#6420 of 13114 A/C filter by bodble2 Dec 10, 2003 (5:20 pm)
Isn't it kind of stupid of Honda to design a item that needs replacing, to be so cumbersome to get at?!
#6421 of 13114 Cabin Air Filter by rcc8179 Dec 10, 2003 (6:07 pm)
I don't know if the 1998-2001 Accord is similar to the 2003, but it does not require removing the glove box in the 2003. Perhaps Honda got a lot of complaints if the earlier models did require significant disassembly.   With the 2003: 1. Open glove box 2. Disconnect damper on right side of glove box. 3. Push in on both sides of the back of the glove box to get past the catch point. The glove box will then pivot down. 4. Remove the air filter and replace.

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