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 HONDA CIVIC Club V11, My VTEC goes BWAAAAAHH!!!!

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OhNooy
post Apr 28 2012, 01:18 AM

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Hi guys,

I'm considering a 2nd-hand Honda Civic EK/EJ Auto 96-99/00 after I come back from overseas.

Anyway, I would like to know about the common problems on this model as this is a more than 10-year model. Apart from wear and tear, what are the common problems? Such as we know the power window for Proton, etc.

After more than 10 years on the road, may I know is it still possible to get new parts for this model? Or everything needs to get from the chop shop? Especially the small/electronics parts such as power window motor, etc.

Usually what would be the FC for this model? And any other things to consider before getting one?

Hope to get more input from you guys before I really decided to get one.
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post Apr 28 2012, 05:17 PM

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QUOTE(ReidenLing @ Apr 28 2012, 02:34 PM)
Hmm as for my EG,doesnt seems have any prob bro...during buying time you check up properly...try to find those car owner who loves their car more 1..you wont regret bout it as i think need to pay a bit then usual market price...1 sen 1 quality  nod.gif
After i bought it i straight away change engine oil,gearbox oil,re-wash radiator and change coolant...as i know that honda engine needs to be cold if you get what i mean brows.gif

BTW Vtec kaki's....ZTH got ppl organizing TT sessions .needs confirmation got ppl only he on it...so how bout you guys here biggrin.gif
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anyone interested can pm Tomei-R for more info icon_rolleyes.gif
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This part sounds like engine overheating easily?
OhNooy
post Apr 28 2012, 07:20 PM

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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Apr 28 2012, 06:09 PM)
hes not talking about overheating...hes talking more about constantly high revving the engine...as in owners (especially b series kakis) like to rev the engine alot... so of course, in that scenario cooling is important

anyway... typical and most common failures for hondas during the EK generation n below would be the distributor and IACV..both easily replaceable for cheap.

no real need to worry... if u test drive n its all good, then its all good. distributor and iacv failures will usually happen without warning n really is based on luck
everything else, the typical wear n tear...check for accident etc... other than that, there really isnt much issue with buying them. hondas of that generation is pretty solid other than the distributor and iacv
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I'm not sure whether able to get a B series engine or not. Aiming for an auto unit(not sure is there any B series auto tongue.gif ), and will surely do the changes to all the fluids once I got the car. In that case probably I shall look into this model closely.

QUOTE(ReidenLing @ Apr 28 2012, 06:31 PM)
oh....sorry bro Ohnooy
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No need sorry la bro biggrin.gif

BTW, any other inputs other than what bro mADmAN said?
OhNooy
post May 4 2012, 10:54 PM

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I just went to see a few units of EJ, which are EJ6 & EJ8. Those are auto, with VTEC. Anyway, I have no clue whether it is D16 or B16 engine. Those I saw are black top VTEC.

My question is, how to differentiate between D16 and B16? Is there any available Civic B16 with VTEC and auto?

Another question, D16 is a SOHC engine I believe. So is it still important to have a VTEC? Will the VTEC make a lot of differences in the SOHC engine? If not much, then no matter VTEC or non-VTEC also not much difference in performance.

Please advice ya! Thanks.
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post May 5 2012, 12:15 AM

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QUOTE(mADmAN @ May 4 2012, 11:56 PM)
all B series engines are twin cam engines aka DOHC

all D series are SOHC.

yes theres a difference between B16A Manual (170hp) and Auto (155hp)...diff cams...diff compression.. diff power

and seeing how ur looking into autos...i assume ur gonna use it as a daily driver and not into performance modifications...

if thats the case....i strongly suggest getting a D16.. the peak torque of the D series comes in much earlier at around 5-5.5k rpm as opposed to the B16A at 7.6k iirc... which is much better for daily driveability.

the B16A is also known as a torqueless wonder.
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From what I see, D16 is quite common for sale in the market (for those not yet converted their engines). So for this D series, I checked the Wikipedia which is around 110hp only, just like ordinary 1.6 car. Is this engine recommended to get a VTEC version or non-VTEC version? Big difference between the two versions?
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post May 5 2012, 09:04 PM

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QUOTE(katsumoto2011 @ May 5 2012, 08:02 PM)
you guys know the cost for major service for ES model at 100k will cost more then 2k plus ah ?
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EJ/EK will have that issue?
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