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Lord_ZED said:
Give us unboxing video :)

I am after PVC Valve anyone knows where i can get one besides Honda ?? Cleaned it 2 times and still sticking :/

If not i will get like 5 from US and sell remaining ones on ebay uk... cause for 40 pounds at at honda i can order like 5 from usa with shipment :P
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buy new, they can only be cleaned so much
 
Soon™

PAS pump is missing and I "dropped" one of the mout bolts in the garden so I'll have to get that that redo the mounts in order.

It's about 90% done assembly wise, just then comes getting the ignition and fluids sorted, a day probably.

then it's a 5k redline for another 1000 miles :cool:
 
Is this the best thread to ask about Civics? In particular the FN.

70 miles a day commute - reckon a 2.2 iCTDi is the one to get? They all seem to be at a mileage where the DMF might need replacing (depending on use obviously).

The 1.8 doesn't appear to be all that uneconomical - assuming it will do the 40mpg that I read?
 
Muffin` said:
Soon™

PAS pump is missing and I "dropped" one of the mout bolts in the garden so I'll have to get that that redo the mounts in order.

It's about 90% done assembly wise, just then comes getting the ignition and fluids sorted, a day probably.

then it's a 5k redline for another 1000 miles :cool:
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Ive just skimmed the last couple pages, but have you now got a rebuilt engine in there?

Given the previous issues, are you not tempted with a different run in process?

There are lots of very techie people on Club GTI including some very successful tuners, and one thing they all agree on is running in engines hard and quickly like the method below

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
 
sigma said:
Is this the best thread to ask about Civics? In particular the FN.

70 miles a day commute - reckon a 2.2 iCTDi is the one to get? They all seem to be at a mileage where the DMF might need replacing (depending on use obviously).

The 1.8 doesn't appear to be all that uneconomical - assuming it will do the 40mpg that I read?
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Either the 1.8 or ctdi should do you fine, I bought the diesel when I was doing about 15-18k per year but tbh the reason I picked it up is I much preferred the (remapped) drive to the 1.8 which is (imo) all a bit vtec yo...without the go. You should try one though as it is inevitably the more maintenance free engine. I didn't get much above 45mpg so the difference in fuel would be negligible - anyone who gets 60mpg from a 2.2 ctdi must either drive everywhere at 50mph and quarter throttle or live half a mile from motorway and travel 100 miles at 3am so do not expect to achieve anything like that

I really liked my car, it was a one owner example that had been looked after properly and the clutch/fly done a couple of months before I got it - If I was buying another diesel this is what I'd look for. As it was an EX it had a good level of kit too though you'll be going 5 door (i prefer the 3), having been in a friends type S the only thing I'd rather have from it it is the slightly nicer seat material. Their car is probably worth the same if not more as mine was despite being a little older but the thing feels like it's never had a penny spent on it so chose carefully
 
rodenal said:
Either the 1.8 or ctdi should do you fine, I bought the diesel when I was doing about 15-18k per year but tbh the reason I picked it up is I much preferred the (remapped) drive to the 1.8 which is (imo) all a bit vtec yo...without the go. You should try one though as it is inevitably the more maintenance free engine. I didn't get much above 45mpg so the difference in fuel would be negligible - anyone who gets 60mpg from a 2.2 ctdi must either drive everywhere at 50mph and quarter throttle or live half a mile from motorway and travel 100 miles at 3am so do not expect to achieve anything like that

I really liked my car, it was a one owner example that had been looked after properly and the clutch/fly done a couple of months before I got it - If I was buying another diesel this is what I'd look for. As it was an EX it had a good level of kit too though you'll be going 5 door (i prefer the 3), having been in a friends type S the only thing I'd rather have from it it is the slightly nicer seat material. Their car is probably worth the same if not more as mine was despite being a little older but the thing feels like it's never had a penny spent on it so chose carefully
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Thanks for the advice! It's not for me (although looking at them makes me think I might like it enough to get one myself!).

5 door would be preferred and I guess the buyer can test drive the diesel and the petrol to see which they prefer. I didn't think there would be all that much difference in the real world, especially as diesel fuel costs more and also given the potential for bills.
 
Matt82 said:
Ive just skimmed the last couple pages, but have you now got a rebuilt engine in there?

Given the previous issues, are you not tempted with a different run in process?

There are lots of very techie people on Club GTI including some very successful tuners, and one thing they all agree on is running in engines hard and quickly like the method below

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
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Yeah I was pointed to that last time, I've got a tiny warranty but after that I'm on my own. I've seen it mentioned a lot on US forums and they seem to favour it, but they're always quite well off and ready to strip it on a whim :p
 
sigma said:
Is this the best thread to ask about Civics? In particular the FN.

70 miles a day commute - reckon a 2.2 iCTDi is the one to get? They all seem to be at a mileage where the DMF might need replacing (depending on use obviously).

The 1.8 doesn't appear to be all that uneconomical - assuming it will do the 40mpg that I read?
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The 2010 had the updated clutch, we have a 2010 Type S GT-T. Current average is 51mpg but thats driven on a commute with mainly 50mph A + B roads.

Cruise on 95mph gives 43MPG but its effortless to driven compared to my S2000 and covers miles well.
 
Muffin` said:
Yeah I was pointed to that last time, I've got a tiny warranty but after that I'm on my own. I've seen it mentioned a lot on US forums and they seem to favour it, but they're always quite well off and ready to strip it on a whim :p
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unless there is a catastrophic flaw in the engine it will survive the warranty, like the last one did. the hard run in process will either reveal the flaw faster (within the warranty) or make a better engine for you :D
 
Muffin` looks like it. C leaning does not cut it any more heh.
Good that you started on engine swap :)
 
Muffin` said:
I enjoyed the whole ordeal and it was much simpler than I thought it would be, glad mates helped :o
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Like-for-like is easy really, essentially just unplug / disconnect everything, remove, replace, reconnect etc. it's just having the tools that can make the job easier etc. though that really matters. Engine conversions are then not so simple...along with stripping a block down to parts and rebuilding.
 
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