Worth Fixing or Sell?

[Seurehkt]

Okay so here is how I stand with my accord. I have a 92 Accord EX. 176K miles. Everything but the head unit is stock. the only thing that has been replaced was the timing belt and water pump and brake pads when we bought it. I've had it about 6 or 7 months now.

Current problems.
1) There is a grinding/squeeling noise from the front end when i'm moving. If i tap the brakes it stops for about a second and then starts again. I know its definently in the front end and not a belt. We took off the tires and check brake pads but they are new so thats fine. He check the wheel bearings and said that they were fine but i'm not really sure about that.

2) My front and rear motor mounts are bad.

3) I'm leaking oil from my rear seal and oil pump. My dad says that i'm also leaking from the oil pan but idk. the whole bottom of my motor is covered in oil but when i check the oil (everyday before i drive it anywhere) I've only lost about a drop a day. nothing noticeable from the dipstick.

4) My exhaust from the cat to the tip needs to be replaced. We did a temp fix so i could get it inspected but that temp fix didn't last. now when the car is in any gear it rattles soooo loud :P

Other than that I don't think i'm missing anything. Just high-ish miles and those 4 problems.

Should I fix these problems or either get a CB5 or try to find a 6th gen civic (ah! dont hate me, i just really like the body style from the 6th gen.)

Thanks for any help guys

[ucc crx]

if the body is still in good shape it might be worth it to fix some of the problem and if yo want to sell it you will have a better chance with less problem.

[s.lownslow.e]

if u were 2 fix it would u do it on your own? when u like somethin dont matter what the cost is 2 fix it. if ur already havn 2nd thoughts about ur cb7 then go for somethin u want. personally i love ma accord and would give up evrythin for it lol

[JDMDriver]

Okay so here is how I stand with my accord. I have a 92 Accord EX. 176K miles. Everything but the head unit is stock. the only thing that has been replaced was the timing belt and water pump and brake pads when we bought it. I've had it about 6 or 7 months now.

Current problems.
1) There is a grinding/squeeling noise from the front end when i'm moving. If i tap the brakes it stops for about a second and then starts again. I know its definently in the front end and not a belt. We took off the tires and check brake pads but they are new so thats fine. He check the wheel bearings and said that they were fine but i'm not really sure about that.

2) My front and rear motor mounts are bad.

3) I'm leaking oil from my rear seal and oil pump. My dad says that i'm also leaking from the oil pan but idk. the whole bottom of my motor is covered in oil but when i check the oil (everyday before i drive it anywhere) I've only lost about a drop a day. nothing noticeable from the dipstick.

4) My exhaust from the cat to the tip needs to be replaced. We did a temp fix so i could get it inspected but that temp fix didn't last. now when the car is in any gear it rattles soooo loud :P

Other than that I don't think i'm missing anything. Just high-ish miles and those 4 problems.

Should I fix these problems or either get a CB5 or try to find a 6th gen civic (ah! dont hate me, i just really like the body style from the 6th gen.)

Thanks for any help guys

If the body of the vehicle is straight, paint good (not peeling or faded) and the MAJOR PROBLEMS are the very LONG LIST above then i say you need to sell it. Because im a good guy who wants to help ya i'll get it off your hands as a favour

I dont want any poor unsuspecting person to be stuck with these overwhelming major problems that may result in a life time of phsycological scarring driving a HONDA with oil on the drive way, causing all of that environmental damage and the unbearable horrific squeaks of brake dust!!

[deevergote]

Your problems are problems that you'll get with any used car... CD, CG, whatever... if you don't want to deal with these things, buy a new car.

Your brake pads are new. Did you break them in properly? If not, you may have glazed them, which will cause grinding, and eventually vibration in your brake pedal.

Replace the exhaust and motor mounts.

Wash your motor, and locate the leak. If the rear main seal is leaking, replace it ASAP. If it fails completely, your motor will be destroyed. It requires removing the transmission.

[JDMDriver]

On a serious note

1) Is your rotors smooth? Have the pads had enough time to settle and be broken in? In short if the pads are thick then dont worry about the sound.

(Or Just raise the volume on the stereo and voilah its gone!)

2) Front mount is only a few dollars DIY in 10mins
Rears may be a bit more depending what it is (more if hydraulic) but can also be done DIY. Then good for another 15 yrs!!

(Or just ignore it as no knows if your mounts are busted anyway while you drive and no one in the accord meets slides under peoples cars to check if your rears are busted - no bragging points will be lost)

3) No big deal. Seals are just a few dollars and can be DIY in about 40mins.

(Not including the 200 hrs of reading the service hand book)

4) JY only $20

(Not including 52 hrs of searching and Fuel costs of $320 bucks)

[JDMDriver]

^^^ Comments in brackets are sarcasm and a joke. Just to be clear. Humour People.. You know "hehe" or "haha" ::

[deevergote]

It depends which seals... The rear main seal is NOT a 15 minute job. Well, doing the actual seal isn't too hard.... but removing the transmission to get to it is pretty involved (and if you're going to be doing all that, replacing the axles, ball joints, and clutch components would also be very smart.)

[GsPaDeZ]

how much did you get the car for? would it be worth sellin it with so much problems or fixing some of them..either way your stuck with fixing it

[plee3]

Okay so here is how I stand with my accord. I have a 92 Accord EX. 176K miles. Everything but the head unit is stock. the only thing that has been replaced was the timing belt and water pump and brake pads when we bought it. I've had it about 6 or 7 months now.

Current problems.
1) There is a grinding/squeeling noise from the front end when i'm moving. If i tap the brakes it stops for about a second and then starts again. I know its definently in the front end and not a belt. We took off the tires and check brake pads but they are new so thats fine. He check the wheel bearings and said that they were fine but i'm not really sure about that.

2) My front and rear motor mounts are bad.

3) I'm leaking oil from my rear seal and oil pump. My dad says that i'm also leaking from the oil pan but idk. the whole bottom of my motor is covered in oil but when i check the oil (everyday before i drive it anywhere) I've only lost about a drop a day. nothing noticeable from the dipstick.

4) My exhaust from the cat to the tip needs to be replaced. We did a temp fix so i could get it inspected but that temp fix didn't last. now when the car is in any gear it rattles soooo loud :P

Other than that I don't think i'm missing anything. Just high-ish miles and those 4 problems.

Should I fix these problems or either get a CB5 or try to find a 6th gen civic (ah! dont hate me, i just really like the body style from the 6th gen.)

Thanks for any help guys

Stop and get to work! LOL!! The problems you listed are common problems. Mostly everybody on this forum has experienced what you are going thru,

[Seurehkt]

If I knew what was wrong with the front end, I would feel a lot better about keeping it. but without knowing what it is I'm having second thoughts. I love my accord. I would love to just fix it and keep it as it is. I have my Camaro for my speed car. So I dunno. I love just driving it the accord so i'll probably fix it and keep it.

plus I don't have the money to buy an 07' Tuscani Tiburon :P

any thoughts on what is wrong with the front end?

[Seurehkt]

If the body of the vehicle is straight, paint good (not peeling or faded) and the MAJOR PROBLEMS are the very LONG LIST above then i say you need to sell it. Because im a good guy who wants to help ya i'll get it off your hands as a favour

I dont want any poor unsuspecting person to be stuck with these overwhelming major problems that may result in a life time of phsycological scarring driving a HONDA with oil on the drive way, causing all of that environmental damage and the unbearable horrific squeaks of brake dust!!

oh yeah my fiance's parents love what i've done to their driveway. Their driveway was perfect, not a drop of oil on it cause all of their cars are brand new. I fixed their perfect driveway real quick

Anyways, I paid 1000 for the car. I think i've pretty much decided to keep the car though. I just haven't driven a car that feels better than the honda so yeah.

ahem, while you guys are here, What is the quietest exhaust for my car? I've never heard the factory exhaust the way it should sound because its always been broken and everyone with a honda around here has the realllllly loud can on the end and i hate that.

As for the rotors, yes they are smooth. the pads are still thick but its been almost 6 months since i've replaced them. the noise just recently started about 2 weeks ago. I'm a beginning car person so i honestly didn't know you had to break in new pads. I'm learning as I go. I have used a few things off a (i forgot the year) acura legend we have just sitting in our yard. The only thing wrong with that car is it doesn't have reverse.

[deevergote]

The Apexi World Sport 2 is a very quiet performance exhaust. Otherwise, stock replacement is obviously the quietest option.

Brake pad break in instructions should be on the packaging. Additionally, your rotors should always be resurfaced before installing new pads.

As for not having reverse... that's not exactly a minor thing, and suggests there is a larger problem present. Do you have a flashing D4 light? That indicates a transmission computer (TCU) error code, and will tell you what is wrong with your transmission.

[JDMDriver]

oh yeah my fiance's parents love what i've done to their driveway. Their driveway was perfect, not a drop of oil on it cause all of their cars are brand new. I fixed their perfect driveway real quick

I'd park the car on the curb for now or get a drip tray and place it under the car after you have parked (to show respect prior to clinching the fiance deal) and not put oil on their driveway. Watch out if he's a ex serviceman or still active he may snap! hehe

Anyways, I paid 1000 for the car. I think i've pretty much decided to keep the car though. I just haven't driven a car that feels better than the honda so yeah.

Welcome and a good find for $1000 if the body paint is in good shiny condition with no accidents. Repairs due to age , wear and tear are reasonable for the age of this vehicle. For other manufacturers you would experience these issues and more earlier. Remember these things are now nearing 20 years! (2 Decades!).

Accords (Honda in general) exhibit wear and tear far later and are far easier to fix in my opinion. You definitely have a winner there in your hands regardless of its age (regardless of its age - just to highlight).

Glad this is not your speed car and that you plan to keep it stock. Seriously this Accord will give you motoring satisfaction AS IT IS. Ok you can and would probably need to change the oem radio and speakers but thats it really. Keep it factory fresh oem and it would pay you dividends!!

ahem, while you guys are here, What is the quietest exhaust for my car? I've never heard the factory exhaust the way it should sound because its always been broken and everyone with a honda around here has the realllllly loud can on the end and i hate that.

OEM - i always vote this as its tested to be quiet. Available in JY and can be obtained at low costs. Suits my low cost budget and looks like yours too. You can find ones with at least 3 yrs life easy. They are cheap so you can buy 2 or more and keep it spare, help the environment at the same time.

In addition i think oem suits the prestiegious looks and refined image of the accord.

If you buy New OEM (a little dear but) you can expect to forget about worrying any muffler issues again as they last 10 years min to 15 years!

As for the rotors, yes they are smooth. the pads are still thick but its been almost 6 months since i've replaced them. the noise just recently started about 2 weeks ago. I'm a beginning car person so i honestly didn't know you had to break in new pads. I'm learning as I go.

What kind of sound does it make? While running forward or while reversing? Always or intermittently?

I have used a few things off a (i forgot the year) acura legend we have just sitting in our yard. The only thing wrong with that car is it doesn't have reverse.

If reverse is the only thing wrong with the Legend i would also consider keeping this car. They are great quality and luxurious cars. Although Honda's are not indestructible they are very durable and would pay you back dividends also. Sure parts may be more expensive (than a Toyota or Ford) but really cheaper than a BMW or Mercedese or Audi (with quality exceeding these european brands in most cases in my opinion).

Tell you now, I would definitely keep the Legend even if it needs a tranny change and or computer change (if the rest is still in fine condition). What year model is it?

[Seurehkt]

I'd park the car on the curb for now or get a drip tray and place it under the car after you have parked (to show respect prior to clinching the fiance deal) and not put oil on their driveway. Watch out if he's a ex serviceman or still active he may snap! hehe



Welcome and a good find for $1000 if the body paint is in good shiny condition with no accidents. Repairs due to age , wear and tear are reasonable for the age of this vehicle. For other manufacturers you would experience these issues and more earlier. Remember these things are now nearing 20 years! (2 Decades!).

The body is in great shape...now. the only damage on the car is back left quarter panel its got a tiny bit of rush and a little paint chip. nothing major. the guy who had it before us said that its been in one wreck but it was just her not realizing it was in drive (instead of reverse) and bumped into a pole in front of her. but their story is kinda iffy and heres why. where my grill mounts at is bent so its always slanted no matter how many ways we try to make sure its straight. she broke all the clips that hold the front bumper up on the left side but we already fixed that with some genius engineering. which i guess that front end stuff might fit her story. but after looking at the car in general when my dad got it you can notice that the trunk is new. its a different shade of white and my key doesn't fit the lock in the back. so i dont know if anything else has been damaged that he hasn't told us about. so far it doesn't seem like it. sorry i seem to have kinda ranted a little bit :P

Glad this is not your speed car and that you plan to keep it stock. Seriously this Accord will give you motoring satisfaction AS IT IS. Ok you can and would probably need to change the oem radio and speakers but thats it really. Keep it factory fresh oem and it would pay you dividends!!

*The speakers in mine are amazing! and as far as i know of they are the stock ones. i know the ones in the back are because i looked and they still say honda. i dont think i'm gunna replace those speakers :P *


What kind of sound does it make? While running forward or while reversing? Always or intermittently?

*At first it was only when i turned to the right but now its just constant. it doesn't matter if i'm reversing or going forward. *

If reverse is the only thing wrong with the Legend i would also consider keeping this car. They are great quality and luxurious cars. Although Honda's are not indestructible they are very durable and would pay you back dividends also. Sure parts may be more expensive (than a Toyota or Ford) but really cheaper than a BMW or Mercedese or Audi (with quality exceeding these european brands in most cases in my opinion).

Tell you now, I would definitely keep the Legend even if it needs a tranny change and or computer change (if the rest is still in fine condition). What year model is it?

I think its either an 89 or a 90 but i'm not really sure. its really nice except the sunroof is cracked from where the goat (yes my family has goats) tried to sleep on it. and of course the leather is cracked from sitting in the sun. but as far as running its great. my dad had planned on scraping it when the price for scraping cars was really high but he missed it so it still sits in the yard. he doesn't think its worth buying a transmission for. and he won't sell it to me. so i dont know what the deal with that is.

My responses are in bold, Thanks for the help