Originally posted by HouseofKolorEX
D16 is a sohc vtec. You should look for the engine stamp. I'd be shocked if you didn't have vtec though. Keep us posted!
Mindi
i DO indeed have a D16Z6. So according to you guys it IS VTEC...BUT it doesnt say it on the valve cover, thats weird.
A friend of mine said that the valve cover and heat guard were painted. I kinda agree with him with the head guard, but i thought that year civic came with a black valve cover. If this is the case, and the "VTEC" was painted instead of embossed on there, thats why i don't see it.
Originally posted by Agent87
It's good that you cleaned up the engine bay. This way, if you have leaks or any problems, you can see where they're coming from much easier.
Give it a good cleaning and coat of wax to help protect the paint. It looks like you've got the oil and tranny fluid covered and you're saying the coolant looks good so that's good.
I guess you can check your brake pads, flush brake fluid if it doesn't look like it's been changed in a while, check cv joints, check for excessive wheel bearing play, check the condition of your ball joints, lube door hinges and stuff like that.
Just some suggestions (though I know you asked for other than basic) but it seems like you've got it all covered. Congrats on the purchase and I hope it provides you with years of fun, trouble free miles.
Thank you for those suggestions. I have everything covered except flushing break lines. I have yet to do that and I have been meaning to do it with my Accord.
All cv boots, and ps boots are in good condition, no cracks whatsoever.
I just got done changing the oil and filter as well as the spark plugs. When i was changing the oil i noticed a small "still wet" leak where the bottom most belt is on the engine. Its very close to the rim of the oil pan, BUT, it doesnt look like the oil pan because its dripping from the actuall place wehre the pulley is. So it looks like i have a small leak there. If you or anyone knows what i'm talkin about, feel free to give me the proper "terms" for what i'm talkin about
I'm not always good with terms unless i work with that part regularly.
One question though, i can't for the life of me find the friggin PCV valve. On my accord is is directly sitting on top of the valve cover, on this Civic its nowhere to be found, any clue? I figured it had one because the book at Advance Auto Parts had a PCV Valve model number listed with my model civic, i figured they weren't wrong. Oh well!
Thats about all for now, again, thanx for all these helpful suggestions, you all have been a little welcoming crew for me
Dave