Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Obd0 ecu codes.

1 - O2 sensor. $35 from autozone.

16 - Fuel injector or injector plug/wire. I think this might just be leftover from when I started the car w/o one of the injectors not clipped on. Gotta reset the ecu and find out.

Both should be easy fixes.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010



That's $55 to make my shifter not feel like I'm clanking a spoon around in a metal box whenever I shift. Hopefully it will be better than the $2.50 rubber washers I bought at home depot just to fill in.

Also the struts are on, but I'm having an odd clunk from the left rear. I raised her up a little as well, but I still need to even things out. Pics this weekend.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Ahh, the simple things in life.

For starters, the wagovan has a name. "The Red Bull" aka "RB". This inspired name was thought up by my brother, who seems to have a knack for naming cars. 1. I like Red Bull the drink, probably too much actually. 2. I'm a fan of Sebastian Vettel who drives for the Red Bull F1 team. Great job Matt!

Some updates:

The windshield is in! $258 installed.

Struts are in! It seems that I mistakenly ordered Tokico blues vs. the Koni reds I had planned on getting. Rather than returning them(I needed to get something in to replace the blown/worn struts), I just threw them in since this suspension is only a tie me over until I decide on a full coil over. They only charged me for the blues. $288 shipped.

Honda keys 2 keys, $15. A necessity.

So the car is now driveable. She should make her debut sometime this week. I've got a new hub on order so I should have the Nardi wheel on sometime this week.

Thoughts about future upgrades/fixes:

- Rear LCA's. They are tiny. Need to find if CRX/Civic LCA's fit.
- Engine light. Gotta check codes and find out what the issue is.
- Wiper pump system/visors. Whenever I can make it down to the Chicago parts car.
- Install new OEM thermostat.
- Misc old stuff replacement (rattling stuff, bushings etc)

Pics of the new adjusted drop inbound.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The wagovan has arrived.



After a long and tiring journey from Seattle, the Wagovan is home in Milwaukee. It does have some issues though, which I am trying to work out in a settlement with the previous owner. The problems are as follows:

- Cracked Windshield
- Valve head bold threads sheared off (engine light)
- Windshield washer components missing
- Heater core problems
- Temperature gauge problems
- Passenger seat belt fraying
- Front seats ripped/dated
- Steering wheel too small (290mm)
- Rear drivers side seat wont recline
- Timing needs adjustment
- Rear struts blown (needs new suspension overall)
- Alignment
- Removal of the rally 5 panel mirror, add visors/rear mirror
- Missing Honda oem spare jack and tools
- Possible exhaust leak

I'll update this list with fixes as they come along, or make a separate post if it is noteworthy.