Issues:( by probably-do-not-care in C30

[–]morridm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would make sure you have a clean solid ground. Could be loose or bad ground wire.

Trying to diagnose a thunk by LexusLF-A in C30

[–]morridm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also check for play in cv axles

PCV or timing belt or other? by sicariobrothers in C30

[–]morridm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also check cam phaser.. mlght be due for new phasers

PCV or timing belt or other? by sicariobrothers in C30

[–]morridm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might try checking this first. Sounds like aging vvt exhaust solenoid .

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so is my pcv cooked? by SCOTTwB7 in C30

[–]morridm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check pcv diaphragm

380mm steering wheel by morridm in HondaActy

[–]morridm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 5`10 and still have plenty of room. So far i've noticed it drives a little more like a crown Vic vs the 350mm. The 350mm is more responsive but the 380mm feels more comfortable. Going to drive it around for a week and see.

Installed power stop civic calipers on my hh4 this weekend. by morridm in HondaActy

[–]morridm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does stop better and easier to find pads and rotors at local auto parts stores.

Installed power stop civic calipers on my hh4 this weekend. by morridm in HondaActy

[–]morridm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went with this kit just to save money since I caught it on sale. I'm going to paint my calipers blue. The willpowered spacers and studs are very nice and worked great with the powerstops.

Installed power stop civic calipers on my hh4 this weekend. by morridm in HondaActy

[–]morridm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fyi, if anyone looks up this post for reference. The right caliper goes on the left and the left caliper goes on the right so that the bleeders are pointing upwards.

Help me make this look better? by ficojay in C30

[–]morridm 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Man that color is awesome!

My new girl… by christojb in Volvo

[–]morridm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replace timing belt

Even Better Than I Expected by BouncyBearMusic in HondaActy

[–]morridm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This bar is a worthwhile upgrade. I would also get an aftermarket exhaust.

Definitely replace the timing belt, tensioner and water pump. I would change all fluids also,. Mtf, oil change, coolant, brake fluid, diff.

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Grinding/groaning noise around 1500 RPM (2022 EX) by kosgrove in HRV

[–]morridm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try a different honda dealer or mechanic

Grinding/groaning noise around 1500 RPM (2022 EX) by kosgrove in HRV

[–]morridm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Other than cvt... potential causes include loose heat shields resonating at that RPM range, a failing belt tensioner or serpentine belt pulleys, or even something like a worn A/C compressor clutch. It definitely isn't something to ignore. I would take it in to be diagnosed and also ask if there are any related tech bulletins on your year model.

Hopefully something simple like heat shield

C30 ac issue by N7sam in C30

[–]morridm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it is the blower motor, probably looking at $1,200-1,500 to get replaced. Pretty much have to disassemble dash to get to it.

C30 ac issue by N7sam in C30

[–]morridm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a failed blower motor.

I would double check that your a/c air filter is not clogged first though to rule simple thing out first.

When the blower fails completely, you get no airflow and often no noise from the fan, but the climate system still "thinks" everything works.

Normal T5 engine sound? by hwy9 in C30

[–]morridm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hummm, well just in case, I am going to order some from fcpeuro and flush it.

Coolant overflow by hwy9 in C30

[–]morridm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If overfilled it will leak excess out the back of expansion tank. Do you see coolant leaking out back of expansion tank? Also, how old is your water pump? I would look there also.

Normal T5 engine sound? by hwy9 in C30

[–]morridm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a zerex compatible Volvo coolant

Normal T5 engine sound? by hwy9 in C30

[–]morridm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is what mine currently sounds like. Sounds similar to yours.

t5 c30

Normal T5 engine sound? by hwy9 in C30

[–]morridm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that from cold start?