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    water decarbonization...

    Okay, so I decided to try the water through the PCV system trick on my 87 Honda Accord. I know there is carbon buildup on the pistons. Anyhow, I took out the PCV valve which is mounted into the intake manifold. One side has a pipe which runs down towards the block, and the other side seems to...
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    Identify this old car

    Hi all. Could anyone tell me what kind of car is in this picture? http://www.acranox.org/gallery/Misc/DSCN2838 (click on the picture to get a larger image) This is a picture from the winter, obviously, it's a few blocks from my house, and I wanted a closer look, but it's all the way in...
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    occasional grinding from 5-spd

    I've got a 1987 Honda Accord with a 5 speed manual. Most of the time when going in reverse I can hear what sounds like grinding as I'm letting the clutch out to engage the gears. Sometimes it also does this in first gear. It seems that if I'm using a little extra gas, usually when I'm on a hill...
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    What is your method in calculating MPG?

    I always write down the odometer reading on the receipt when I get gas. And I always fill up until the pump shuts off. I put the info into a spreadsheet and keep track of all the stats.
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    AC compressor belt came off

    I noticed today that the AC Compressor belt had come off on my 87 Accord. I have hardly used the AC all winter. I don't know what would have caused the belt to come off the pulley. Anyhow, it looks like a PITA to put back on, so I just cut it off (it had somehow gotten into a position where it...
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    To idle, or not to idle.

    I've heard both, what's the consensus? On a cold morning, is it best to leave your car idling until it warms up (1 minute, 5, 10??) or should you just start up and go? Also, what factors should be considered? For example, FI vs. carb? I'm of the opinion that the car should be driven right away...
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    Honda power steering leak

    I know Honda is adamant about not using anything but Honda fluid in the power steering system. My question is, has anyone used Auto-RX or any other additive in the power steering system of their Honda/Acura with any luck? What if any results did you get? I've been impressed with Aaron's results...
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    specs on specific filters

    Is there a way to look up specs on a specific filter? Autozone carries three filters for my car (well, four, but I know I don't want a Fram) Car: 1987 Accord DX, old and cheap, and hopefully no one will want to steal it the filters at Autozone are: Mobil 1 M1-104 Bosch 3312 STP S2808 The Mobil...
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