Thanked Walmart for wrong size lugnut.
Yeah, they didnt mention they put one on that the stock wrench wouldnt fit on.
Then started fixing brakes on the green one.
Finished a day, and a volleyball tournament later...,
Machined rotors, a new caliper,& hardware cheaped out and kept the pads, even wear, not even half gone.
I never have been able to cut either of ours' rotors.
Now who's taking bets on Wal-mart handing me wrong pitch threads...
Picked up an original all-weather cargo mat, to match the front and rear ones. Got the full set now! Purchased from my brother's girlfriend, I am supposed to meet up with him soon (in daylight hours) to compare her 04 ex to mine, side by side. Will take and post pics.
Cleaned it up. Did full tuneup including cabin air. Installed my gun magnet. Got on amazon and eBay and ordered a bunch of cool stuff for it. More details as it arrives
Changed out interior dome and maps lights for LED bulbs. Had to file some on the dome lights, ended up ordering some other ones that should be here soon.
Added front amber reflectors in fog light location as well.
Hope to do the map light to dome light mod so the map lights come on when doors open.
So today I did the brakes. All drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads. Also did the urethane control arm bushing, sway bar bushings and end links. Did all led dome lights and the dome light mod yesterday. Installed a usb charger in dash next to power port. This weekend I’ll install the chargers on both sides in back seat for the kiddos and install back up camera
Installed sound dampening material in the tailgate and rear side panels. Took most of a day just for that and my back was killing me after. I can tell it quieted it down some already. I'm hoping after I do all four doors I will notice it even more.
Installed LEDs (with the integral resistor) in the center console instead of incandescent bulbs. Green for the push buttons, white for the fan/temperature/select knobs.
New here :-D, But I bring visuals with me ,
Just bought one, An EX with the moon roof and 4WD.
This All took place over the last week but ended yesterday , hope this will do.
;-) too much has been changed to list ,and my friends a Pro Mechanic so engine and tranny being removed for seal replacements and 1000 other reasons. Replaced Everything the belt touches with Actual Honda parts not commercial Auto parts house brands. PURRS like a kitten now and literally 0 Leaks of ANY fluid, he was actually happy and how often are mechanics happy?. Bought it with 150k miles:} the inside back is disassembled cause we were replacing the rear wiper water tube ,runs along the whole right side of the car.
Yesterday- washed my new E, I've had it 2 weeks and it was the best day to do it. I don't know why I bother when I'm on gravel roads 10-20 minutes a day when I'm out. #Dustlife is real.At least my car's not black...
A couple days ago- made a couple of seat back bungees with some SUPER cheap shock cord and clips
Super simple stuff. Imma get on the ball the next few weeks and get some more done.
Outboard are Honda. Inboard are FEEBST
new rear Dif fluid (DUAL PUMP II from HONDA)
Tightened up a loose rear sway link which was causing all sorts of ruckus over bumps.)
*The CV boots were a pretty easy job once I picked up a front hub puller from my local rental a tool/autoparts store. the book says "hit with a rubber mallet" .... sure. no way in hell. I had to lean into the puller with the biggest wrench I had. Does that just mean that my hub nuts were way to tight? I put them on the same amount of tight, lol....
Oh well. Not a bad job. 2 jack stands and I used the OEM scissor jack. 6 bolts after you get the wheels off. 8 if your exhaust is rusted in place like mine. (I dropped the sway bar to get the exhaust tube out of the way.)
I had a P0456 code last week that was also EVAP system but just turned out to be funky gas cap...put a new one on, cleared the code and good to go...I like it when things are that easy.
Recently waxed it, and replaced the chrome exhaust cover with one I bought at O'Reilys auto parts. Lost the old one after jumping a curb. I also bought a new windshield sun visor. It is hot as hell here in Houston. Just dropped off the E at a mechanic for a rear suspension overhaul. Will have him replace all the bushings on both the rear trailing arms and attached knuckles. Also bought an OEM vtec solenoid to replace next oil change.
Doin measurements for different size wooden boxes for makin into a single and double bed platform. Did mods on several ideas seen online. My element is my tow vehicle as I deliver RV's out of Indiana and love driving my element home. Will post progress and pics soon
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