Recent content by ckracer58

I am currently running an 86 itc civic with: larger torsion bars (27mm? or 29mm?) tokico's hoosier 205/60/13, approx 2.5 of camber and 1/4 toe in opm type rear bar with the heim joints set a bit shorter than half (still have plenty of adjustment). front bar very loose, but still attached to...

Just finished doing some work on my 86 carbed motor, which included replacing the oil pan due to beat up drain plug threads. Well, after finishing the entire motor I went to replace the pan with a spare that looked exactly the same as the old one. But when I tried to place the pan on the block...

I am currently running an 86 ITC Civic with an EW1 carbed motor. The motor I have now is running strong but I am thinking down the road a bit. A friend of my suggested that if I am looking for another motor, try one of those Japanese Engine distributors that sell low mileage engines. After...

Another quick question. I recently noticed that my tranny developed a small leak around the drain plug housing. After further inspection a small hairline crack was discoverd (from he-maning the plug on I guess). It is cracked all the way through so I used some JB weld type stuff to seal it up...

During my first drivers school I noticed that my tranny was leaking some major oil. After some inspection I noticed that the drivers side axel seal was leaking......again. When I bought the car a few months ago the same thing occured, leaky axel seal. I replaced the seal and while sitting in the...

I am currently in the process of cleaning up some wiring in my 86 itc civic and have a quesiton on this wire that leads into the stock honda carb. I guess that it needs to be used with the stock carb or can I get rid of it? What does it do? It has taken me about 3 weeks to get the bird nest...

I have recently purchased an 86 itc civic with an 5 speed si tranny w/ lsd. The previous owner had just installed a new clutch before i purchsed the car. While towing the car home I realized that tranny oil was leaking pretty bad on the trailer. Last night was the first time I could jack the car...

I have just purchased an 86 itc civic and would like to get names of aftermarket suppliers who specialize in carb hondas. I know that opm has a great selection for the older models, but I have not seen any other shops? Any names would be great!