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Exceptional Chris – I did get the radiator fan out for a little bit more wiggle room with the drill. I think you are right, probably need to get the whole radiator out. :angry:

[crandall]

Exceptional Chris – I did get the radiator fan out for a little bit more wiggle room with the drill. I think you are right, probably need to get the whole radiator out. :angry:

[crandall]

One thing I have done for years is to keep a notebook for each of my vehicles on every repair that has been performed. Just keeping records will help you learn more about your vehicle. It is also useful to see what you have paid for parts over the years. :unsure:

Whenever I do my own work, I write up a little “invoice” and put it in the notebook too, along with what I paid for the parts. The amount that can be saved can add up, as your husband is well aware of.

I agree with what was said above, avoid using words like “thingy”.

[crandall]

One thing I have done for years is to keep a notebook for each of my vehicles on every repair that has been performed. Just keeping records will help you learn more about your vehicle. It is also useful to see what you have paid for parts over the years. :unsure:

Whenever I do my own work, I write up a little “invoice” and put it in the notebook too, along with what I paid for the parts. The amount that can be saved can add up, as your husband is well aware of.

I agree with what was said above, avoid using words like “thingy”.

[crandall]

Have to agree with the electric fan hypothesis. When you start moving forward, the air flows past your radiator creating a cooling effect. When you are stopped at the light, the fan is suppose to kick on to keep that air running and your engine cool.

If you get stuck again in traffic before you can get it fixed, turn your heater and fan on to move some of the heat out of the engine bay.

[crandall]

Have to agree with the electric fan hypothesis. When you start moving forward, the air flows past your radiator creating a cooling effect. When you are stopped at the light, the fan is suppose to kick on to keep that air running and your engine cool.

If you get stuck again in traffic before you can get it fixed, turn your heater and fan on to move some of the heat out of the engine bay.

[crandall]

Got the brake line in. Did have to bend it just a little to straighten it enough so I could get it through the access hole. 🙂

[crandall]

Got the brake line in. Did have to bend it just a little to straighten it enough so I could get it through the access hole. 🙂

[crandall]

I am in the process of changing brake lines on a 96 Accord. However, this vehicle spent many years in West Virginia, where a lot of snow, salt, and other bad stuff can accumulate on the lines. The result is a lot of corrosion which eventually, will eat away at the line.

As I took the lines off, I noticed, not surprisingly, that the parts of the line that were directly exposed to the road were damaged the most. However, the one line that was the cleanest was the front line under the hood, which was also the most protected.

Bottom line, you can probably visually inspect your lines to see if there is a need to change them out. As mentioned above, the rubber hoses will need to be changed out occasionally. You can replace these with steel braided lines which are probably more durable, and certainly look better.

[crandall]

I am in the process of changing brake lines on a 96 Accord. However, this vehicle spent many years in West Virginia, where a lot of snow, salt, and other bad stuff can accumulate on the lines. The result is a lot of corrosion which eventually, will eat away at the line.

As I took the lines off, I noticed, not surprisingly, that the parts of the line that were directly exposed to the road were damaged the most. However, the one line that was the cleanest was the front line under the hood, which was also the most protected.

Bottom line, you can probably visually inspect your lines to see if there is a need to change them out. As mentioned above, the rubber hoses will need to be changed out occasionally. You can replace these with steel braided lines which are probably more durable, and certainly look better.

[crandall]

[quote=”moparfan7008″ post=56785][quote=”crandall” post=56769]Many thanks for those replies. Yes, I am a bit concerned about Honda vehicles love for OEM parts. However, these posts are encouraging.[/quote]
I’d say to go with an aftermarket tank and an OEM pump/gauge unit if budget allows. You really want to drop the tank as little as possible. :lol:[/quote]

I was thinking that too, aftermarket tank and OEM on the pump. Great minds think alike. B)

[crandall]

[quote=”moparfan7008″ post=56785][quote=”crandall” post=56769]Many thanks for those replies. Yes, I am a bit concerned about Honda vehicles love for OEM parts. However, these posts are encouraging.[/quote]
I’d say to go with an aftermarket tank and an OEM pump/gauge unit if budget allows. You really want to drop the tank as little as possible. :lol:[/quote]

I was thinking that too, aftermarket tank and OEM on the pump. Great minds think alike. B)

[crandall]

Many thanks for those replies. Yes, I am a bit concerned about Honda vehicles love for OEM parts. However, these posts are encouraging.

[crandall]

Many thanks for those replies. Yes, I am a bit concerned about Honda vehicles love for OEM parts. However, these posts are encouraging.

[crandall]

Thanks for that update on the details on how you pulled that off with the concrete slab reinforcement. This is very helpful.

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