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Hey Guys, My '95 EX coupe now has 287,000mi and I'm pretty sure all 4 shocks are blown. Rear springs (and maybe fronts) are probably fatigued, as I overloaded the car many times in college and it now exhibits horrible body lean. The car's probably near the end of its life, so I don't want...

I'm working on replacing the timing belt on my D16Z6 and I'm stuck on step 1: remove the crank pulley bolt. I borrowed a friend's air compressor and 3/8" impact wrench, that couldn't do it. Tried a propane blowtorch, tried penetrating oil, nothing. Took it to Big O, they couldn't get it off...

Earlier this week I took my 95 Civic EX in to a muffler shop to check out an exhaust leak. The tech said the resonator is rusted and cracked, as well as most of the pipe from the cat back. I figure now is the time for a modest exhaust upgrade. He suggested a performance resonator ($75), a...

Hey Guys and Gals, My roommate just bit the $500 bullet to get his 1992 Accord converted to R134a. after performing the work, the dealer told him he needs a new compressor, accumulator, compressor clutch, and inlet and outlet hoses. It's going to be another $1400, which he can't really afford...

yeah man, I bike to work, and it's been painful just biking for ten minutes. it was 85 at midnight last night. Where are you, Redding? I'm near Sac.

I bought a set of Bosch platinum spark plugs before my trip to the desert and installed them in the car. My roommate suggested I set them to the factory recommended gap of .039-.043 in, but my chilton's manual says never adjust the gap on platinum plugs. several other friends agreed with the...

I've checked the thermostat, upper & lower radiator hoses, and all over the radiator. Can anyone with a 95 Civic EX tell me where their bleeder screw is? Furthermore, is there a drain plug on the block for the coolant? I've got a great idea for a repair manual: list the steps for routine...

I've had 205-50-15 Azenis on my Civic for about four months now, and I must say I'm very happy with the grip they offer. I have a few curiosities though, and I wanted to know if other people have experienced the same. First off, these tires don't squeal. They don't slide very often, but when...

Hey folks, the speakers in the rear of my civic are starting to go, so I need recommendations for replacements. I'm going to drive them with the stock deck, so I need something that puts out a lot of sound - expecially bass - with little wattage. I don't need anything super loud or super...

Question: can I put '95 GSR front calipers on my '95 Civic EX's knuckles? will these calipers provide any performance benefit?

Hey peoples, I'm trying to find a few good engine choices for my school's Hybrid Electric Vehicle program. We probably want something in the 1.0-1.6 liter range, and fuel efficiency is key. Does anyone know of websites or other places where I can find specs on lots of four-cylinder engines...

I'm getting a set of azenis soon, and I need to get them mounted and balanced. A good balance job is impotant to me, but so is price. Does anyone have recommendations? would Sears work, or a place like Big O? Or should I take them to a non-chain alignment shop?

I've been driving one an Energy Suspension trailing arm bushing for the last five months or so, and the squeaking is unbearable. I greased it with the small amount of grease supplied in the box, but that wasn't much. What have other people used to lubricate polyurethane?

hey, does anyone here live near the Sacramento area? I live in Davis and am looking for some opportunities to race. If anyone knows of autocross/road course setups, please let me know.

Alright everybody, let's get a discussion of driving techniques to improve fuel economy. I'll start it off: 1. stay in the highest gear possible for your current speed. 2. consolidate short trips into one, so your engine stays warm. 3. keep your tires properly inflated. 4. coast in...

Two of my best friends are getting married soon, and I want to go all out on the wedding gift. I think that among my other friends we may scrounge $2500 to get them a car. Currently they drive an Aerostar that's falling apart. they're not racers in the least, they just need something that...

hey guys, I'm finally ready to do the rear disc swap. I know this subject comes up a thousand times a week, and I was wondering if perhaps a tech article was in order. I'm willing to document my experience with digital photos, then submit my write-up to you for fact-checking. Would you guys...

Hey everybody, I've heard a lot of controversy over whether you need a new master cylinder when upgrading from drums to discs. my 1995 EX has a 7/8" master cylinder currently. Is a 15/16" going to make that big a difference when I install rear discs and a 4040 prop. valve?

Hey everybody, I've been doing some reading on how you can alter alignment settings to affect performance. Does anyone know if it's possible to adjust a 1995 Civic's Caster and/or front camber, even if only slightly? Are there any tricks (i.e, placing washers behind mounting bolts), or would I...

I bought a set of 1996 gsr rims (six spoke, non-saw blade) and they need new tires. I'd like to get Azenis, but Falken only makes a 205/50 for a 15" wheel. Their website says measuring rim width is 6.5", but it can fit on anything from 5.5 to 7.5. I took a tape measure to my rims, and the...