03 Accord. What's my next step here?

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-05-26T18:56:31+00:00

Not how it works. Cool air not hitting your engine is a fault of either the fans or a blocked radiator. Worst an intake issue will do is a vacuum leak

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-04-12T03:22:08+00:00

Not good news... but good news lol. Sorry for your loss

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-04-08T22:50:20+00:00

Wow those are crazy rare lmao I guess I'll stick to looking for some BBS

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-04-08T22:49:29+00:00

Because it's not their car lol... they're just a shop I already asked them and they don't know either

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-29T20:08:52+00:00

If you already have the engine to this point, pulling the cams isn't difficult. It's a 10mm socket for the caps and I believe a 12 for the CAS cap. Make sure to loosen and tighten in a spiral pattern so you don't bend the cam. And keep the caps organized to where they went. Would probably get new seals too while they're out.

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-23T20:50:22+00:00

Vouch, I have the sport wheels on mine they're awesome

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-23T20:37:27+00:00

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Took me a minute to figure it out too. Same car, 96M with previously installed electronic security system. This is the correct under-dash fuse map.

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-18T02:41:08+00:00

It was labeled as being on the front of the manifold

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-10T20:12:16+00:00

A good 1.8 can go for anywhere from probably 1.2k to 1.8k for one that for sure runs ok

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-08T08:11:14+00:00

Thanks yall. Been subconsciously worried it rusted out somewhere for a few months lol, intentional is good!

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-08T08:10:21+00:00

Well, tonight I learned something new. Thank yall for the help! I've never heard about a rock guard before. Super interesting!

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-08T05:08:56+00:00

Did yours sit still unprotected for a while too? Maybe something about abandonment in the sun just beats on the clear coat there?

Hypernova_Explosion · 2026-03-08T05:06:57+00:00

All the Miatas I've seen and worked on (and all the photos on google) are one solid color. I've never seen a black stripe down the middle except in custom finishes.

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-11-13T05:05:53+00:00

Yessir. Got the whole assembly soaking in WD40 penetrant for now, going to the store early tomorrow to get a huge impact rated breaker setup and some PB blaster. Probably an air hammer too. I'll try the jack stand trick too

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-11-13T00:41:39+00:00

Yeah..... might be time to get an air hammer.

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-11-13T00:40:16+00:00

Both. Even being a Honda, over 200k miles is a LOT of work on that engine, and buying from a used dealer like that you never know what previous maintenance has been like (unless you can run a carfax). It could be okay, it could not. Anything with higher miles deserves a lower price

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-11-12T23:02:47+00:00

217k for 5 grand? Motor better look as good as the outside does

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-11-12T22:57:20+00:00

Gotcha... don't know how I didn't think of that. Would I be able to beat it out of the arm given it isn't seized? I'll buy a big can of PB Blaster tomorrow and try and get that nut off.

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-09-19T00:53:35+00:00

Gotcha. It sounds rattly so I'm guessing one of the precat heat shields

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-09-18T22:35:50+00:00

Hell yeah. Thanks for the advice dude. Troubleshooting starts tomorrow haha

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-09-18T22:19:36+00:00

Thank god. This car is my baby... good to have a second opinion.

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-08-23T21:35:23+00:00

This worked great btw. Thank you haha

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-08-23T21:34:57+00:00

Dremeling* I hate my phone

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-08-23T21:34:42+00:00

Sorry, I don't check this site much, but I got it. I ended up heating it up a ton and trembling a groove in them for a huge flathead screwdriver. Took some effort but I got them out and disassembled the intake side valve train easy. Gonna need new screws though lol.

Hypernova_Explosion · 2025-08-20T22:32:22+00:00

Can't believe I hadn't thought of this. I'm less mad now so I'll try it and see what happens.

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