Hello all from a new 5th gen owner

BrokenSpring · Post by **BrokenSpring** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:49 am

paul bristol uk wrote:Welcome to LG The first thing I would do is change the cam belt unless you have a history with the car showing when it was last done.

I have mot history but can't remember seeing it on there, so yep sounds like i need to
-replace belt and fit manual tensioner
-check ball joints and track rod ends (for the vibration at 70mph)
-give the car a service as im in there anyway
Roll on the weekend.....pleeeese don't rain.......pleeeese don't rain..

Is there anywhere in the north west i can get new fobs sorted for the car at reasonable prices? or will i have to bite the bullet and go to a Honda dealer?

Then off to vtec direct for a full check-up at the end of the month

Post by **Drax** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:29 pm

any reason you want to go for a manual tensioner? not really needed on a stock car unless you particularly want to.

no idea about fobs sorry, but yeh cambelt and waterpump while your down there are a highly suggested service item for a newly bought lude with no cambelt swapping evidence.

BrokenSpring · Post by **BrokenSpring** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:44 pm

Drax wrote:any reason you want to go for a manual tensioner? not really needed on a stock car unless you particularly want to.

no idea about fobs sorry, but yeh cambelt and waterpump while your down there are a highly suggested service item for a newly bought lude with no cambelt swapping evidence.

Ah i may need to do more reading on these forums then, i assumed the auto tensioner was crap so conversion to manual was a must? But yep the car will be fairly standard for now as i raise funds for a wedding then in 9 months time its all gooooo

.... well maybe just something samll adding like a new exaust or new induction.

Are standard parts ok for the waterpump and cambelt or are there better alternatives around?

Post by **Drax** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:19 pm

BrokenSpring wrote:
Drax wrote:any reason you want to go for a manual tensioner? not really needed on a stock car unless you particularly want to.

no idea about fobs sorry, but yeh cambelt and waterpump while your down there are a highly suggested service item for a newly bought lude with no cambelt swapping evidence.
Ah i may need to do more reading on these forums then, i assumed the auto tensioner was crap so conversion to manual was a must? But yep the car will be fairly standard for now as i raise funds for a wedding then in 9 months time its all gooooo .... well maybe just something samll adding like a new exaust or new induction.

Are standard parts ok for the waterpump and cambelt or are there better alternatives around?

some people like to swap to a manual tensioner due to personal preference, but their not really required unless your planning to significantly up the BHP figures in one way or another.

waterpump can be picked up from any local motor factors or someone like Euro Car Parts for anything between £20-45, and cambelt wise the generally good quality affordable one is a Gates around £25-30
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gates-Cambelt ... 51d2d01c8b

BrokenSpring · Post by **BrokenSpring** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:57 pm

OK , belt added to my ebay basket and waterpump on the way to my garage ready for the weekend.
Now just need to find a decent ep3 steering wheel and carbon interior bits on ebay.....wow i am productive in work today

hmmm, i may be filling this thread with too many random questions, could be time hit the specific sections.

Post by **Drax** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:42 pm

BrokenSpring wrote:OK , belt added to my ebay basket and waterpump on the way to my garage ready for the weekend.
Now just need to find a decent ep3 steering wheel and carbon interior bits on ebay.....wow i am productive in work today

hmmm, i may be filling this thread with too many random questions, could be time hit the specific sections.

try Honda Parts for Sale facebook page for an ep3 steering wheel, you may have more luck on that than ebay.

also Gumtree has the odd good stuff so keep an eye out.

Otherwise, have a troll through the parts for sale/5g cars breaking threads for parts your after.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:11 pm

i have some 5g interior bits i had dipped in carbon in the for sale bit

BrokenSpring · Post by **BrokenSpring** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:21 am

mercutio wrote:i have some 5g interior bits i had dipped in carbon in the for sale bit

Oh holy moly, can't believe I missed that thread. Figured it was all sold. Right will pm u today

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:19 pm

Welcome.
Another north west Honda specialist is advertised on this very forum:
http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/phoenix ... t4882.html

Post by **Drax** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:16 pm

wurlycorner wrote:Welcome.
Another north west Honda specialist is advertised on this very forum:
http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/phoenix ... t4882.html

ooo didn't know about that one, cheers for the link Wurly