Very new to all this and I'm very eager to learn.
I recently bought my second CRX. The first was an 87 Si with major rust problems that I kept for about a year then sold. Other than the rust, it was a decent car. I just wasn't sure how it would hold together in an accident.
The current car is a hybrid. It's a 89 CRX HF with a ZC engine and tranny. I gave $1400 for it. Body's pretty decent considering. Two owners back they wanted a race car.
I was pretty happy for a bit, until...
I had to replace the muffler. Not bad but, just the beginning.
Needs a new catalytic converter.
Left taillights were half full of water until I drained them with tiny drill holes.
Seller installed new ball joints and a tie rod but, when I took it in for an alignment they said I needed adjustable ball joints. I couldn't swing it (over $400 installed) so I told them to do the best they could. Still enough vibration to make me keep to slower speeds.
Rear tires have some dry rot.
Right rear disc brake may not be completely releasing.
Now I have an oscillating idle problem 500-1500 after it warms up (upon start it's at 1500). I've tried flushing the coolant and getting rid of any air. That helped a little but, the problem remains. I'm trying to figure out the vacuum system to check for leaks. Advanced Auto guy suggested it's the MAP. He also commented that it was odd that they kept the original fuel injector to use with the ZC engine.
ECU is giving me a 20 count, open or grounded circuit error.
I discovered I may be burning oil or at least leaking oil. The seller's oil change lasted about a month. I just happened to check the level and nothing registered on the stick. I suspect it's burning since there's a black film on the hood, which I easily wiped off. Doesn't seem the soot would be there unless something was burning. I suppose it could be an exhaust leak.
Engine is doing a weird stutter. I'm not sure if the timing is off or what. It drives OK but, I can just feel something going on, like the engine's not as smooth as it should be.
I think that's all.
I am enjoying the car as much as I can. The excellent gas mileage is a real bonus (esp compared to my Jeep). I really want to learn how to repair my car. I've always had a thing for CRXs and finally getting a 2nd gen is great but, I'm wondering if I'm in over my head.
I recently bought my second CRX. The first was an 87 Si with major rust problems that I kept for about a year then sold. Other than the rust, it was a decent car. I just wasn't sure how it would hold together in an accident.
The current car is a hybrid. It's a 89 CRX HF with a ZC engine and tranny. I gave $1400 for it. Body's pretty decent considering. Two owners back they wanted a race car.
I was pretty happy for a bit, until...
I had to replace the muffler. Not bad but, just the beginning.
Needs a new catalytic converter.
Left taillights were half full of water until I drained them with tiny drill holes.
Seller installed new ball joints and a tie rod but, when I took it in for an alignment they said I needed adjustable ball joints. I couldn't swing it (over $400 installed) so I told them to do the best they could. Still enough vibration to make me keep to slower speeds.
Rear tires have some dry rot.
Right rear disc brake may not be completely releasing.
Now I have an oscillating idle problem 500-1500 after it warms up (upon start it's at 1500). I've tried flushing the coolant and getting rid of any air. That helped a little but, the problem remains. I'm trying to figure out the vacuum system to check for leaks. Advanced Auto guy suggested it's the MAP. He also commented that it was odd that they kept the original fuel injector to use with the ZC engine.
ECU is giving me a 20 count, open or grounded circuit error.
I discovered I may be burning oil or at least leaking oil. The seller's oil change lasted about a month. I just happened to check the level and nothing registered on the stick. I suspect it's burning since there's a black film on the hood, which I easily wiped off. Doesn't seem the soot would be there unless something was burning. I suppose it could be an exhaust leak.
Engine is doing a weird stutter. I'm not sure if the timing is off or what. It drives OK but, I can just feel something going on, like the engine's not as smooth as it should be.
I think that's all.
I am enjoying the car as much as I can. The excellent gas mileage is a real bonus (esp compared to my Jeep). I really want to learn how to repair my car. I've always had a thing for CRXs and finally getting a 2nd gen is great but, I'm wondering if I'm in over my head.