On Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:39:59 +0100, "Al Reynolds"
<ajr-news@bat400.com> wrote:

>"pws" <pwshelton@austin.rr.com> wrote:
>> I just received a white 1995 Honda Accord, the EX I believe.
>
>Good cars. I have the UK equivalent to the 94-97 Wagon EX - I've just
>passed 188000 miles and it still drives very well.
>
>> It has only 77,000 miles on it and had the entire A/C replaced just over a
>> year ago.
>> The records show a regular service every 3 months for oil/filter and a
>> complete tune-up at least once a year.
>> The timing belt was replaced at 60K miles, and it has almost new Pirelli
>> P5 tires on it. This was grandma's car.
>
>How long ago was the timing belt? Remember there is a time limit on these
>as well as a mileage limit. Given it looks like you have a nice condition
>car here it might be a wise precaution to get the timing belt done.

Look above.
>
>> Anyway, it is a great car so far, with fantastic gas mileage. It makes a
>> nice companion to the 1991 turbo Miata with no A/C that has been my daily
>> driver for almost 5 years.
>>
>> I am going to upgrade the cassette player stereo to something that takes
>> CD's, and I would like to do some basic upgrades like replacing the
>> shocks, but nothing too advanced or expensive. I can do most of the labor
>> myself.
>
>There are guides online to how to get the console out to change the stereo.
>The original speakers were not great so you may want to change those at the
>same time.
>
>> Suggestions? Are there any specific problems to look for on this year
>> model Accord?
>
>If you get an exhaust buzz at about 1800 rpm it's usually a crack in the
>manifold behind the heatshield, but it can be welded and stays fixed for a
>long time.
>
>If the SRS light shows it can be reset with a paperclip (don't pay $ to the
>dealer). If it happens regularly then have a look at battery condition.
>
>Use silicon lube on the window channels if you have power windows - it will
>save you the cost of a new window regulator later.
>
>Otherwise this model seems very reliable to me...
>
>Buy or download a shop manual - it's invaluable for some more obscure repair
>sequences.
>
>> Oh yeah, it has steelies that will be replaced with alloys, most likely
>> Honda OEM wheels, when the tires wear out.
>
>You can often pick up decent condition Honda OEM alloys from ebay or
>scrapyards as people take their OEM alloys off to replace them with
>aftermarket alloys.
>
>Enjoy the car!
>Al
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