bought my first honda car

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cbr2car

cbr2car

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Hello all,

I have just bought my first honda car as my ancient bmw's subframe died recently,
its a 96 accord 1.8i LX with just under 80k on the clock, and im hoping to go pick it up this evening.
Having previously owned a few honda motorbikes including CB125, VF400, NC30 and CBR600 im no stranger to honda engines

i got the accord cheap because of a few faults, one of which is the power steering, according to the previous owner, when the car is cold the steering makes a noise when going from lock to lock and can feel a little bumpy

does anybody have any idea what the fault might be :confused: ?

i dont know if it has the speed sensetive steering, but i dont think so, is replacing the steering rack an easy job ?

it probably needs a new radiator too so ill more than likely bung a new one in, is this an easy job ?

Thanks in advance for any useful info.......
 
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cbr2car said:
Is replacing the steering rack an easy job ?
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That, I've never had to mess w/, so I don't know. It can't be that hard, though. My advice to anyone & everyone w/ repair questions is: Go buy the Chilton/Haynes manual for your car.

cbr2car said:
it probably needs a new radiator too so ill more than likely bung a new one in, is this an easy job ?
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Oh yes. This I know about, and it's hella easy. I think there's a total of maybe four bolts to remove, and they are all right in the front easy to get to. MAKE SURE that you DRAIN her first though....
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thanks for advice

Thanks for the advice people,

oh and brutal was right as i live in belfast northern ireland.

I went to pick up the accord and found the head gasket had blown, i couldnt be bothered doing it so i didnt but the car :(

anyway ill be keeping an eye out for a civic, but for now im carless

oh well, its a good forum so ill stay registered and just read up on you peoples rides.

might help me decide what to buy next.

good luck and thanks for the advice.
 
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