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#4853 of 4942 t belt by stickguy Oct 24, 2009 (8:37 pm)
sounds like you got all the pieces coverered, but not having done one myself, I suppose there may be something else to throw in!   but to answer your question, no, you aren't overdoing it. Most of the small parts are pretty cheap, it is the labor that kills you. So, when it is apart, replace any wear item, gasket, seal, etc. that is either removed to get to the t belt, or exposed when it is all opened up.
#4854 of 4942 Re: 2004 EX V6 Timing Belt Change [saxon2nsx] by tankbeans Oct 25, 2009 (6:09 am)
Replying to: saxon2nsx (Oct 24, 2009 11:57 am) When I went in 2 years ago to have the timing belt done in my 95 Accord 4-cyl they replaced the timing belt and water pump along with all other accessory belts. The generation that 95 was a part of had timing belts for 4-cylinder and timing chains for 6-cylinder models. The generation that your car, and my current vehicle for that matter, are switched. 6-cylinder models have the belt while 4-cylinder models have chains.   Sorry about the little back story, about the cars, that you probably already knew. The $725 that you were quoted is about what I paid for at the dealer in my area.   And no I don't think you're overdoing this because at 100k the timing belt is usually in need of replacement anyway. Doing it before winter is a good idea because it's done and you won't have to worry about it.   Any of the more intelligent (ie. more mechanically inclined than I) and insightful posters please add to anything I've already said.
#4855 of 4942 Windshield Wipers by hoosier3 Oct 25, 2009 (8:27 pm)
I have an 05 Accord. When the temperature drops below 45 degrees my windshield wipers stop working! Any suggestions on why this is happening?
#4856 of 4942 '06 Accord Rattles on Left Turn by tabcourt Oct 26, 2009 (11:02 am)
As a matter of fact, so does my '05 CR-V. The Accord has 46,000 miles on it and the CR-V has over 100K. Is it something that the extended warranty will cover (on the Accord, as the CR-V is out of warranty)? Thanks.
#4857 of 4942 Sunroof gasket by cmartin411 Oct 26, 2009 (12:42 pm)
I have a 2006 EX V6 with about 49K miles. I washed my car this weekend and noticed the black gasket on the outside that surrounds the sunroof has turned white in most spots. I live in Metro Atlanta so I am sure the sun takes it's toll, but has this happened to anyone else's car? Is there a flexible paint that can be applied, or is replacing the only option?   I guess there is always a black Sharpie. I think I would win some Redneck award if I used the Sharpie though.   Thanks. Replies to this message: mrbill1957 (Oct 26, 2009 2:52 pm) cmartin411 (Oct 27, 2009 8:52 am) buyahome (Oct 27, 2009 9:08 am) and 1 more...
#4858 of 4942 Re: Sunroof gasket [cmartin411] by mrbill1957 Oct 26, 2009 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: cmartin411 (Oct 26, 2009 12:42 pm) Typically rubber stays black all of it's life, even when it's totally rotted and falling apart. I would suspect something is on the rubber, not the rubber turning white.   Is it possible the gasket just has left over auto paste wax on it?   Mrbill Replies to this message: cmartin411 (Oct 27, 2009 8:52 am) buyahome (Oct 27, 2009 9:08 am) cmartin411 (Oct 31, 2009 10:25 am)
#4859 of 4942 Re: Sunroof gasket [mrbill1957] by cmartin411 Oct 27, 2009 (8:52 am)
Replying to: mrbill1957 (Oct 26, 2009 2:52 pm) Wax on it is a good point. It has been several months since I waxed it and have washed it a few times since then. I thought I was careful around the edges when I applied the wax, but perhaps not. I use the liquid Meguiars cleaner wax. I will try and clean it tonight. Replies to this message: buyahome (Oct 27, 2009 9:08 am) cmartin411 (Oct 31, 2009 10:25 am)
#4860 of 4942 Re: Sunroof gasket [cmartin411] by buyahome Oct 27, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: cmartin411 (Oct 27, 2009 8:52 am) On the rubber gaskets you can use a little mineral spirits and a clean cotton rag. Soak the rag lightly with the mineral spirits and ring it out into a small plastic cup or bowl. Then gently clean the rubber with the rag, turning it occasionally so you don't spread the old wax that you are trying to remove. Following the cleaning, use a new rag and apply some WD-40 to the rubber (spray the rag first). It works great to give it a clean, smooth finish with a touch of preserve to condition the rubber. Meguiars Cleaner Wax in the bottle is an easy wax to use, but I found that it doesn't last too long. If you wax often enough it is fine, but if you do it less often, try a good "yellow" paste wax. They have no cleaners, but last a lot longer than the other. Good luck. Replies to this message: cmartin411 (Oct 31, 2009 10:25 am)
#4861 of 4942 Re: Sunroof gasket [buyahome] by cmartin411 Oct 31, 2009 (10:25 am)
Replying to: buyahome (Oct 27, 2009 9:08 am) You are correct - the white residue must have been wax because it came right off when I wiped it. You guys were a great help. Thanks.
#4862 of 4942 Re: Replacement Tires [chief_obie] by lbirunner Nov 02, 2009 (7:44 am)
Replying to: chief_obie (Sep 09, 2009 4:55 am) I have an 04 EX, 4cyl, manual, 97k miles. I've always used Mich's MXV & MXV4. I thought they were good tires. When it came time to switch I was look for a higher performance tire. My son's a mechanic at Firestone, he suggested Falken Ziex from Germany. I went for it. They have about 20k miles on them now and so far I love 'em. They have a max inflation of 45 lbs (I think). I run them at 42 lbs in the front. They are A/A rated tires, I think I paid half of what the Mich's were selling for but they are becoming very popular and I see that prices are climbing.

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