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[martin88005]

ok i just bought a 89 integra ls with a 5 speed man tranny. i want speed asap so what should i put in that will do the job.

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[1990 Integra]

Hey hows it goin guys just joined this is my first post. Anyways got a kind of stupid question but I don't know much about cars so here goes. I had a decent scratch on the back of my 90 GS and I touched up the paint on it, only problem is it is flat looking, compared to the shininess of the rest of the car. I figured I had to buff or wax it or something, but wasn't really sure what the first thing to do would be. Any ideas?

Thanks alot
Scott

[cruserfier]

Originally Posted by 1990 Integra

Hey hows it goin guys just joined this is my first post. Anyways got a kind of stupid question but I don't know much about cars so here goes. I had a decent scratch on the back of my 90 GS and I touched up the paint on it, only problem is it is flat looking, compared to the shininess of the rest of the car. I figured I had to buff or wax it or something, but wasn't really sure what the first thing to do would be. Any ideas?

Thanks alot
Scott

Well first you have to buff the scratch, then when you touch it up make sure you use a really small brush so that you can touch up only the inside of the scratch, also make sure you got the right paint code for the car. you can never make a scratch go away for good just by touching it up but, the idea is just to camo the scratch. good luck with it.

[someguy041587]

since the weather started getting cold.. my car doesnt let me take the key out immediately. id warm the car up for 5 minutes, drive to school for another 5 minutes, then when i park, the ignition gets stuck on position I. ive also noticed that it only lets me take the key out when the light for the park [P] in the gauge lights up.

ive been suggested to heat up my key in the mornings with a lighter and then stick it in the ignition since it works on car doors on cold mornings. good idea or baaaaad?

which is the problem ... the ignition or the gears??

[boostedteg94]

Hey guys, i have a 94teg, with a b20, i recently turbod it and threw in 450cc injectors from a dsm and it runs fine at low rpm even into boost, but up around 5000rpm+ its just sputters and its total power loss... ive bin told it could be my distributor so im still waitin for a new distributor, but i was just wondering if i need a stronger ignitoion system than stock.

[craze8]

I'm working on a 91 teg. Replaced the CVs last night, an for the life of me, I can't get the ball joints on the spindle for the axle to go into the lowwer arm an seat propperly on one side to get the nut on the bolt to sit flush properly. The whole bolt is spinning so I can't tighten it down any further. I'm abit stumped and don't want to drive it even though its my only means of travel for fear of the car wanting to travel from side to side. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Titans 1]

I have a '92 Integra and I need a new muffler. I have one of those old school oval mufflers, I keep seeing these new mufflers that almost like exhausts. Will something like this work with my car, without having to change to much?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-93...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for the help

[TheOtherDave™]

Originally Posted by Titans 1

I have a '92 Integra and I need a new muffler. I have one of those old school oval mufflers, I keep seeing these new mufflers that almost like exhausts. Will something like this work with my car, without having to change to much?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-93...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for the help

I'd keep looking for a muffler that has enough internal volume to actually reduce the noise level of your motor. That canister muffler will be quite loud and will require additional piping and hangers to fit your car properly.

For ages, Pacesetter has made a 90-93 cat-back exhaust with a resonated tip. It's similar in design to the OEM muffler, but utilizes larger diameter tubing. It's not my cup of tea, personally... but it will be quieter than the muffler you've posted. It will also be substantially easier to install, rusted / siezed bolts notwithstanding..

[muchswatch]

I have one question. Do I need to remove the bumper in order to change the headlights for my Integra 95? Thank you.

[TheOtherDave™]

Originally Posted by muchswatch

I have one question. Do I need to remove the bumper in order to change the headlights for my Integra 95? Thank you.

Nope. There's no need.

If you've got your owner's manual, it has instructions on how to remove the headlamp bulb socket from the back of the headlight housing. It's a little cramped back there, so be sure to keep the new headlamp bulbs clean as you plug the socket back into the headlight housing.

And, as with all halogen bulbs, DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS BULB. Oil deposits from your skin will heat up and cause the glass to shatter. If you touch the bulb glass by accident, use isopropyl alcohol to clean the bulbs before installing them.

[muchswatch]

Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™

Nope. There's no need.

If you've got your owner's manual, it has instructions on how to remove the headlamp bulb socket from the back of the headlight housing. It's a little cramped back there, so be sure to keep the new headlamp bulbs clean as you plug the socket back into the headlight housing.

And, as with all halogen bulbs, DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS BULB. Oil deposits from your skin will heat up and cause the glass to shatter. If you touch the bulb glass by accident, use isopropyl alcohol to clean the bulbs before installing them.

Thank you very much, that's helpful.

[TribAI]

Does anyone know where to get a "fast idle thermo valve"? When my engine is cold the idle speed bounces between 1500 and 2000 most of the time. I was told by an Acura mechanic that the F.I.T. valve was what needed replaced. My Haynes manual says the same thing. But no parts stores seem to think that the part exists. Suggestions?

[90integra lsR]

will a 90-93 integra 3door headlight fit on to a 90-93 integra 4door

[shabacash]

Originally Posted by 90integra lsR

will a 90-93 integra 3door headlight fit on to a 90-93 integra 4door

it should

[Phateless]

will an axle from a 95 gsr fit a 95 ls? driver's side.

[Provocateur]

Originally Posted by Phateless

will an axle from a 95 gsr fit a 95 ls? driver's side.

Yes, assuming you have ABS, all ABS equipped B-series axles should work fine.

Originally Posted by TribAI

Does anyone know where to get a "fast idle thermo valve"? When my engine is cold the idle speed bounces between 1500 and 2000 most of the time. I was told by an Acura mechanic that the F.I.T. valve was what needed replaced. My Haynes manual says the same thing. But no parts stores seem to think that the part exists. Suggestions?

If your car isn't OBD0 or OBD1, you don't have a FITV. Try checking the IACV and cleaning it out. If in fact your FITV is shot, you will probably have to check the dealership or a local parts yard.

Originally Posted by anonchild

Anyone have the '98-01 Repair Manual for Teg GS in pdf file?

Check the civic forum sticky. It will have a link to the PDF along with other very useful links.

[R_Squared]

could the FITV be the culprit for a low idle at startup/when the car is cold? Also, are all the brake calipers the same for 3rd gen tegs, or is there a difference between trim levels (i.e ls vs. gsr)?

[R_Squared]

Originally Posted by red94teg

could the FITV be the culprit for a low idle at startup/when the car is cold? Also, are all the brake calipers the same for 3rd gen tegs, or is there a difference between trim levels (i.e ls vs. gsr)?

anybody? still gotta figure this stuff out...

[hndatuner21]

I am going to be adjusting the valves on my integra its a 96 LS special. B18B1 motor. I know about adjusting them I just wanted to know the tolerance gap i.e. on an H23 prelude its .003 intake and .006 exhaust and the pistons are 4-3-2-1, is it the same on the B18B1??? Thank You very much!

[JDMTEGdc2]

hey this is kinda a wierd but i changed my tranny fluid,clutch,and motor oil. and well the car runs fine but when i shift to 3rd and 5th it grinds pretty bad and its never done this b4 i used mobil 1 10w-30 for the tranny..im thinking this is the problem?thanks for any help

[Ithinkyourlost]

- 2001 GS-r - When the Mnt Reqd light flashes, then after a while stays on, is that saying that Honda/Acura wants money cause nothing is wrong with the car? Because i never go to the maintence, or could there actually be something wrong with the car that i'm unaware of at the moment? As of now i have around 44,300 miles.

[Phateless]

you changed your clutch, or clutch fluid? maybe you should try bleeding your clutch fluid? and honestly i would go with honda mtf for your tranny fluid. nothing works better.

[LIZZIE]

Does the same go for a 1995 Teg??

[R_Squared]

I read that it may not be good to use other power steerig fluids besides Honda PS fluid. Is there really any truth to this? I have a pain-in-the-ass power steering leak and i've been having to get a bottle every week or so. I was getting it from the acura dealership but now I don't live very close to there so I've just been using what they sell at Autozone. Is that stuff ok to use or what?

[Phateless]

lizzie - yes.
red94teg - not sure, but i'd say worry about your leak first, then be picky about what fluid to use. better to run the wrong fluid than to run it dry.

[Provocateur]

Originally Posted by Phateless

lizzie - yes.
red94teg - not sure, but i'd say worry about your leak first, then be picky about what fluid to use. better to run the wrong fluid than to run it dry.

I would be highly picky about the wrong fluid. A blown steering rack is a lot harder to deal with than a few minutes longer to get the correct fluid. But yes, there is a difference between normal PS fluid and Honda PS fluid.

Originally Posted by red94teg

anybody? still gotta figure this stuff out...

Have you checked all the ports for any clogging? I would remove that FITV and IACV and check to make sure that air is getting to the manifold unobstructed. If everything is clear, double check the IACV and then you probably need a new FITV.

Here is the testing procedure right out of the Helms manual for the FITV:

1. Remove the intake duct from the throttle body.
2. Start the Engine.
3. Put your finger over the lower port in throttle body and make sure that there is air flow with the engine cold (ECT under 86 degrees F).

If not, replace the FITV and retest.

[Phateless]

there's a link to the helms at the bottom of the integra FAQ. check it out

[LIZZIE]

How do I change the Distributor cap on my 95 teg?? anything tricky that I should know??

[Phateless]

leave the wires on when you remove the cap. pretty straight-forward. switch the wires onto the new cap, then re-install. i like doing it this way so i don't have to worry about mixing up the wires.

[joebenz]

brake fluid flush


99 integra gsr
what needs to be done?
what kind of brake fluid do i use?

step-by-step instructions would really be helpful!

thank you