Ek9's for beginners

[scotty p]

Hi people

Possibly looking to buy a EK9 next month when i get back to the UK. Wont be lookign for anything to highly modded probably as close to standard as possible. Just as a heads up what are the things to look out for? Are there any common faults etc?

Cheers

Scotty

 

[nikolas-type rs]

Common faults????? It's a honda buddy......no faults on Hondas Just look for a enthusiast owned cause you know he looked after it. Make sure there's no rust on the rear arches and engine has timing belt & water pump changed. Also make sure there's no smoke on idle or vtec and a crunch free gearbox.

 

[5alldaway]

as above really

the most common things to go are the oxygen sensor and distributer

im considering selling mine in the near future so if your interested then let me know

 

[leepants]

There's a sticky about what to look for......

 

[juanv6]

Do the usual checks but also have a good look for rust.

 

[juanv6]

Another pointer, check inside the boot for leaks and to see if the rear lights have previously been sealed.

 

[juanv6]

The lights are usually sealead with rtv silicone when really they should have new gaskets.

Silicone is a pain to remove from paintwork!

 

[RMJJ]

leaks, check the boot for any water

 

[scotty p]

Cheers guys

Probably lookign for a facelift model if not a Rx but there doesnt seem to be a lot of them going about.

 

[DV8]

Less common with the B16B but still work checking for smoke during VTEC.