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Re: Pricing On Alternator Replacement - 1997 Civic LX 1.6 Auto [thegraduate
by wsustudent
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Apr 12, 2007 (9:44 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 12, 2007 1:01 pm)
My sister just had her alternator replaced on her 99 Escort and I believe she paid around $210-$230. Last time I had one done was in 2001 on my old 89 Accord that ran me $350, but the guy had also replaced all belts, and did a full tune up including new plugs, wires, valve adjustment and valve cover gasket. You should be able to find a good reputable garage that can do it for under $250.
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Re: Pricing On Alternator Replacement - 1997 Civic LX 1.6 Auto [thegraduate [wsustudent]
by thegraduate
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Apr 13, 2007 (5:34 am)
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Replying to: wsustudent (Apr 12, 2007 9:44 pm)
Ok. Our quote was approx. $375 so its a little high it would seem.
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- #4008 of 4035
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Re: 1997 civic ex [kiawah]
by podunk503
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Apr 14, 2007 (12:00 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Apr 08, 2007 8:26 am)
it's just the opposite. when i pull the clutch out to start driving. the noise is very noticable in the right as if the right front wheel. the drive axles were replaced 4-5 months ago with remans but the noise was there before that too. any ideas? any suggestions on my gas pedal?
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Re: 1997 civic ex [podunk503]
by kiawah
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Apr 15, 2007 (5:06 am)
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Replying to: podunk503 (Apr 14, 2007 12:00 pm)
So is the noise related to the clutch (sound changes when you push the clutch in or let it out), or is it related to the vehicle wheels and their movement?
If the car isn't moving, and you are in neutral, and you depress the clutch and let it out...do you hear the noise?
If you have the engine off, transmission in neutral, and you begin coasting the car down a slight grade.....do you hear the noise? If so, is the noise frequency consistent with a rotation of the wheel? Have someone else coast the car and you walk beside it if you have to.
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- #4010 of 4035
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Re: 1997 civic ex [kiawah]
by podunk503
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Apr 17, 2007 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Apr 15, 2007 5:06 am)
good idea. however not related to wheel movement so much. i let the clutch out to "engage" i suppose, and i can hear it before and during the movement of the wheels. if i push the clutch right back no noise. so ya know how you can pull the clutch out barely and the car will start moving at this point the noise comes primarily on the passenger side. also and i mention this cause i believe it's related in driving and taking a right turn while accelerating there is a similar noise only in right turns. thank you.
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- #4011 of 4035
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Re: 1997 civic ex [podunk503]
by kiawah
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Apr 17, 2007 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: podunk503 (Apr 17, 2007 9:10 am)
Almost sounds like it might be the CV constant velocity joint. Is the boot around the CV joint cracked?
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- #4012 of 4035
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Re: 1997 civic ex [kiawah]
by podunk503
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Apr 18, 2007 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Apr 17, 2007 10:23 am)
not sure but i had the cv's replaced a few months ago with remans and that noise was there before that too. so i haven't a clue and of course a shop wants to charge just to look at my car.
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- #4013 of 4035
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Re: 1997 civic ex [podunk503]
by careyj
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Apr 23, 2007 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: podunk503 (Apr 18, 2007 5:00 pm)
I have the same prolem with my 94 Prelude. Mine is a RRRRRRRRing noise. It's very inconsistant but mostly happens from a dead stop in reverse or 1st gear while I let up on the clutch. Sometimes there is a dragging noise when the car is stopped, in first, while the cluch is pushed all the way in. It sounds like the clutch might be dragging. I've taken it to two garages and they both say they can't tell if it's the clutch or transmission until they crack it open. Any help would be appreciated
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How long will my Civic last?
by crv16
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Apr 24, 2007 (9:52 am)
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In the past 3-1/2 years, I've put on 100k miles on my 2003 Civic EX 5 speed. It still runs great. The only problem I have had was a bad front wheel bearing. I still get 40 mpg.
My question is - how long should this car last? 200K? 250K? More?
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Re: How long will my Civic last? [crv16]
by pulgo
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Apr 24, 2007 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: crv16 (Apr 24, 2007 9:52 am)
With good maintenance (regular coolant, engine oil, fluid replacement, ETC.) you could exceed 300k and more without a doubt.
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