My new car **PICS**
I just bought my 95 Acura Integra Special Edition for $2k. 180k miles, Original owner, all maintenance is up to date, timing belt, water pump, wires, spark plugs, etc..
http://i43.tinypic.com/rtqf5g.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/2z4k4df.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/ek15wz.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/ztvxj6.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/28qthsp.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/2edqkqr.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/e04mdz.jpg http://i40.tinypic.com/wvr4wj.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/ouplic.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------- So today I cleaned it up. After some simple green/degreaser, the engine bay looks pretty nice for having 180k miles. http://i44.tinypic.com/j81eog.jpg While driving the car, I constantly smelled burning oil. I opened the hood and saw smoke coming off this area. I smelled it and surely enough it was the same smell. I couldn't really see what's going on because of the heat shield blocking the manifold. I assumed it's oil leaking/dripping onto the exhaust/catalytic converter?? http://i43.tinypic.com/fvgtia.jpg Jacked the car up to see what could be the cause...and here it is. What do you guys think is causing that burning smell? http://i42.tinypic.com/2m7bwad.jpg http://i40.tinypic.com/2zewnbc.jpg I also found out I am going to have to replace BOTH CV Axles http://i44.tinypic.com/9vjm0n.jpg Just for ---- & giggles, I called a local mechanic to see how much to replace the Pressure Steering Hose & Both CV Axles. Do you think this price is fair? LABOR ONLY: Power steering pressure hose - 2 hours - $180 with tax. Both CV Axles - $500. |
that's a really good price for having a shop replace that stuff.
i think you should roll up your sleeves though...there are more than enough resources online for you to take care of that stuff on your own. |
whoa, just read the labor only part. The shop might be jacking up the labor because you're bringing your own parts...
i would do both axles for about $500 including parts at my shop. that's right off the top of my head, but if that's for labor only it's a little steep. nice acura, lucky you found an obd1 car. they're few and far between out here |
It's hard to find a good & honest mechanic. Is that an oxymoron? (honest + mechanic /=
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dude that's cake work, besides you wouldn't be on this site if you didnt plan to do some work yourself so roll those sleeves and get a manual and some knowledgeable friends and tear into it
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That's what I call "bone-stock". It looks like an OK deal on the price... but it's going to cost you another $500+ right off the bat. The interior is clean, and junkyard seats are cheap. I hope you're fine with it being an auto... kinda limits you on performance, no?
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It's my 2nd car (aka project/beater) so it's not a big deal whether it's automatic or not.
So I took the exhaust off today to find where oil is leaking & burning off other than the oil pan gasket. Here are some pics, anyone have an idea? http://i43.tinypic.com/34r7p1k.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/1tpngk.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/1zq59g9.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/2cdfozs.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/2ur1ruo.jpg |
look like the hg may have a small hole in it
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What's the deal here? this is supposed to be Home Made Turbo, not "Oh look, I just bought a old honda with a leaky head gasket, and busted cv boots, and thought I'd bring it to show-n-tell".
I need to see pics of another old honda, like Kennedy needs another parade. Tell me you've at least done some other post, where you've attempted putting a "cai" on a car. |
2k, thats a steal for being 2nd owner
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