Benthebratt's 5th Gen -

[BrokenSpring]

Was supposed to have my car back today with all the rust done and other bits it went in for, rang the chap and he said he only has just started on it. Frustrated really as need my car for work but will hopefully be done for the weekend now! was looking forward to seeing it today too.

Ah that sucks, hopefully they get it sorted quick for you.
Did my link for the pics make sense for you? You need any more details?

[benthebratt]

Cheers mate and haven't had a look yet as only got back onto the forum as it logged me out on the phone so I could only read the text and not open the images, will have a look now !

[benthebratt]

Hi everyone, quick question. Ive finally got my car back after 3 weeks in the bodyshop. Vtec was working just before I took it in. Today I checked oil as got a leak topped it up to halfway and then went for a drive. When car warmed up. When I accelerated the car did pass 6k revs and all the way to 8k but no vtec noise, no extra power. it seemed to loose power and dip off around half 6 - 7k . Could anyone help me as I'm a bit worried. As before when vtec wasn't working it was because oil was too low. Cheers Ben

[mercutio]

vtec solenoid might be gummed up

[benthebratt]

FIXED! it was the solenoid bitty oil and lots of gunk, cleaned out with fresh oil getting a next gasket next week , I think this is where my leak is coming from too, so hopefully killing 2 birds with one stone

[benthebratt]

FInally after that blip with the vtec solenoid finally the prelude is running well (at the moment) below are a few quick pics ive took after ive had the rust done and the new wheels and tyres. I really have fell in love with the car now...let me know what you all think! haven't gave it a clean yet either so its very dusty










and here is a quick video

http://vid1282.photobucket.com/albums/a ... e7e7nv.mp4

[NafemanNathan]

Looks great buddy. I had thought the wheels were grey in the first pics we saw, but the bronze looks much better

You can see where they've pulled the front arches, but have they pulled the rears?

[benthebratt]

cheers mate, actually front hasn't been pulled and nether has the rear. Only thing that's been done to the rear is that its been rolled

[NafemanNathan]

Ahh I can see it now. Looked pulled in the last pic, but not in the second

[mercutio]

looking good