Sign In Join 



Honda Accord (1998-2002) Maintenance and Repair

1936 messages,  Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 5:35 PM

You are in the Honda Accord Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Electrical, Engine, Coupe, Sedan


Messages Page 5 of 194
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
...
194
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#41 of 1936
Re: Car Vibrations between 40 - 60 mph [dushyantw] by electricdesign
Jan 08, 2006 (10:34 am)
Reply

Replying to: dushyantw (Jan 06, 2006 6:29 am)

This is a Alignment/Suspension/Tire issue. I would take the vehicle to a good Front End Alignment/Tire Shop and have it checked.
 
Good Luck,
E.D. in Sunny Florida
#42 of 1936
Re: Transmission troubles [vincejizim] by electricdesign
Jan 08, 2006 (10:44 am)
Reply

Replying to: vincejizim (Jan 07, 2006 9:06 am)

I am contemplating buying a used Honda Accord in the future, maybe six years old, because they are supposed to be so reliable, but I would be REALLY upset, I mean REALLY REALLY upset if the automatic transmission went out at 80,000 miles! I will properly maintain the vehicle, I would expect to drive the car for 6 years, up until about 200,000 miles and not have to repair the ENGINE or the TRANSMISSION. Is that reasonable? I am doing that now with my wifes 97 Ford Explorer V8 5.0L(145,000 miles) and my 00 Ford Explorer V8 5.0L(115,000 miles). I just need the better gas milage.
#43 of 1936
Re: Valvetrain noise? [haefr] by electricdesign
Jan 08, 2006 (10:54 am)
Reply

Replying to: haefr (Jan 02, 2006 12:28 am)

Hey, What's up with these car manufacturer's? Why don't they put an ELECTRIC OIL PUMP in the engine compartment connected to the engine with hoses, so that when the ignition key is turned on the ELECTRIC OIL PUMP primes the engine with oil BEFORE it turns over and while cranking. An electric control circuit would keep the ELECTRIC OIL PUMP from running while the engine is running. A check valve would keep oil pressure from flowing back though the ELECTRIC OIL PUMP when it is not running.
Does that sound like a reasonable idea? Why don't they do it, Cost or to keep you coming back to buy new cars?
#44 of 1936
Re: Valvetrain noise? [electricdesign] by mrbill1957
Jan 08, 2006 (11:52 am)
Reply

Replying to: electricdesign (Jan 08, 2006 10:54 am)

I seem to recall something exactly like your mentioning being sold years ago, maybe it's still available.
 
It was something you could swith on just before starting the engine. I think they only circulated oil in a low pressure, just enough to lube bearings and other parts, but would do nothing for things like valve lifters since they have to pressurize themselves.
 
Have you searched for an electric oil pump?
 
UPDATE: http://www.emp-corp.com/html/products/advanced/oil_mgmt/electric_oil_pump.htm
 
Mrbill
#45 of 1936
Re: Valvetrain noise? [mrbill1957] by electricdesign
Jan 08, 2006 (4:51 pm)
Reply

Replying to: mrbill1957 (Jan 08, 2006 11:52 am)

Or something like this:
 
http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/prelube/
 
But my ORIGINAL question was, Why don't the Vehicle MANUFACTURER'S put a prelube system in their cars?
#46 of 1936
Re: Valvetrain noise? [electricdesign] by mrbill1957
Jan 08, 2006 (6:18 pm)
Reply

Replying to: electricdesign (Jan 08, 2006 4:51 pm)

With good maintenance, an engine should go 150k+ (many go alot more) without a major rebuild. Something like that would only please someone that wants their car to last a long time. I doubt the average car owner would be willing to go the extra $$ to have it come as standard equipment.
 
It's just one of those things that's probably best left for the aftermarket installers.
 
Mrbill
#47 of 1936
Re: Valvetrain noise? [mrbill1957] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 08, 2006 (7:13 pm)
Reply

Replying to: mrbill1957 (Jan 08, 2006 6:18 pm)

it's simply not necessary. Overkill engineering.
#48 of 1936
Potential Transmission Problem by corluck
Jan 08, 2006 (7:39 pm)
Reply
I bought a 2000 Accord EXV6 sedan 3 weeks ago with 217,000 miles on it and have had no problems. I went in for an oil change and they told me that i need my rear brakes replaced and i should get my timing belt replaced (nothing wrong with it just passed the change interval)however i have read about transmission problems and my car does lightly shutter when cruising. Is it because my timing belt needs replaced or the early stages of transmission problem? The shuttering feels the way it does when i press on the brakes because my rear rotors are warped. I thought it might be the feeling from the brakes but i dont kno. Anybody with any kind of direction is appreciated!
#49 of 1936
P1457 error / Growling left front wheel bearing by winchester62
Jan 08, 2006 (10:40 pm)
Reply
Just purchased, (1-6-06); a 98 Accord LX with 99,000 miles on it. Motor runs great but CEL was on. I read the thread from the prior group and have one print out from the Service bulletin 01-011.
  It looks as though I will probably be replacing this unit myself or with the guidance of a mechanic buddy of mine.
  I didn't hear much on the difficulty of a left front wheel bearing r&r...
  A horrible raspy growl starts at about 15 mph and gets louder with higher speeds. It maintains noise level according to rate of speed regardless of gear shifts or rpm level. I suspect the wheel bearing. Any advice of which manual to purchase for these services would be appreciated.
#50 of 1936
Re: Potential Transmission Problem [corluck] by user777
Jan 09, 2006 (2:09 am)
Reply

Replying to: corluck (Jan 08, 2006 7:39 pm)

may be something other than transmission or the timing belt.
 
google: +shudder +egr +honda

Messages Page 5 of 194
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
...
194
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement