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so when i pulled down the rack i was able to put it on my bench and check it out . i notice when moving it ( shacking) it mode noise like teeth where broken off . so i replaced the rack with inner tie rods . i inspected the outer tie rods they where showing age so i replaced them along with the disc / brakes / axles / ball joints and wheel bearings since i was already down there and taking them off . i just got back from taking the car for a drive . it drives like new again. B) :woohoo:
so when i pulled down the rack i was able to put it on my bench and check it out . i notice when moving it ( shacking) it mode noise like teeth where broken off . so i replaced the rack with inner tie rods . i inspected the outer tie rods they where showing age so i replaced them along with the disc / brakes / axles / ball joints and wheel bearings since i was already down there and taking them off . i just got back from taking the car for a drive . it drives like new again. B) :woohoo:
i think its the gear near the top of the housing of the rack. because i got it back up and the housing on top was the only spot that got wet again . i reached up grabbed it this time. (did not do this last time ) i was able to move it a 1/2 turn . so i am removing the rack to replace it .
i think its the gear near the top of the housing of the rack. because i got it back up and the housing on top was the only spot that got wet again . i reached up grabbed it this time. (did not do this last time ) i was able to move it a 1/2 turn . so i am removing the rack to replace it .
:angry: well after watching this looks like its shop time . i cant do this kinda work my self right now . :angry: another thing last well drive i felt light jerks in the wheel . what is this ? and what i for got to say in first post is my car is a 1991 honda accord lx 2.2 4 door with a hondamatic
transmission ( auto ) .:angry: well after watching this looks like its shop time . i cant do this kinda work my self right now . :angry: another thing last well drive i felt light jerks in the wheel . what is this ? and what i for got to say in first post is my car is a 1991 honda accord lx 2.2 4 door with a hondamatic
transmission ( auto ) .[quote=”thisisbuod” post=38329]Have you changed the thermostat? What is the year make model and mileage? I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions like a head gasket unless you have evidence[/quote]this is why I told him to check for bubbles in the cooling system . This will eliminate a few things at one time .
[quote=”thisisbuod” post=38329]Have you changed the thermostat? What is the year make model and mileage? I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions like a head gasket unless you have evidence[/quote]this is why I told him to check for bubbles in the cooling system . This will eliminate a few things at one time .
as for a clog its very unlikely . it may be a bad thermostat but sounds like you have a blown head gasket . i had this happen to me it was a blown head gasket . i would not drive it till this is fix . you could be hurting the engine . let the car warm up with out the rad cap on it . then watch for bubbles . if you have bubbles then it would indicate that you are getting exhaust in your cooling system causing it to over heat . if that’s the case then there could be a blown head gasket , cracked or warped head . head is not properly tq to head causing this condition . good luck buddy.
as for a clog its very unlikely . it may be a bad thermostat but sounds like you have a blown head gasket . i had this happen to me it was a blown head gasket . i would not drive it till this is fix . you could be hurting the engine . let the car warm up with out the rad cap on it . then watch for bubbles . if you have bubbles then it would indicate that you are getting exhaust in your cooling system causing it to over heat . if that’s the case then there could be a blown head gasket , cracked or warped head . head is not properly tq to head causing this condition . good luck buddy.
a seal jobe depends on where you live and if your doing it or a shop + shop rates .
as for the blue smoke in turn, means your engine has worn valve guides, piston rings An engine that burns a lot of oil (more than a quart in 500 miles) is an engine that needs to be overhauled. Normal oil consumption should be a quart or less in 1500 miles. Most newer engines consume less than half a quart of oil between oil changes (every 3000 miles). So if your engine is burning oil, it’s essentially worn out and needs to be repaired or replaced .[quote=”lofty1″ post=31389]Smokes really bad on cold start up then goes away once warmed up. Advice please??? Would a engine oil additive help soften the steam seals?? Which do you recomend? Thanks in advance guys[/quote]the smoke in the morning is more than likely condisation . what color is the smoke ? does it last for seconds or minuts ? as for the engine oil additive help soften the steam seals . i would hafto say no that stuff rarely works .best thing to do is go thourgh the seals and replace them .
