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[GMballistic]

The M Factory knob looks nice but I can't fault my Skunk2 gear knob for the weight & feel although as you say (almost) everyone has one. [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[dan4578]

K tuned gear knob. I found my skunk 2 one too heavy

[s25amk]

Nice car dude!!!

Whats next on the agenda?

[Superman001]

Nice car dude!!!

Whats next on the agenda?

Im not sure to be honest as im trying to buy a flat at the moment and money is tied up.

Would love to get a new header, RBC and K100/Kpro and see what she makes. Not sure of the long term plans as I would ideally get another car for commuting so I can do more time consuming things to the ep3 and not worry about having it available all the time.

[Superman001]

A few goodies were delivered today, some fuel treatment, a Project Kics magnetic sump plug and a Buddyclub radiator cap

[Superman001]

So today the car had new oil & hamp filter, coolant, air filter, brakes serviced and valve clearances checked but ive found out
my timing chain has stretched by 6mm so im hoping to get it booked in again soon to get a new chain and tensioner.

So untill that gets sorted no Vtec for me :bad-words:

[GMballistic]

^^ Atleast you've found out before doing anything serious. Expensive job but atleast you know it will be sorted afterwards. [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[1qjjogim]

your not the only one bud, i had the same problem aswell last week...mines was also diagnosed by andy baird, and it was out by 4mm apparently, said there was a good chance of my engine going if i hadn't brought it too him sooner! thankfully the problem is sorted now thanks to andrew! ask him about me if you get a chance , hope you get yours sorted out too mate! keep us updated!!

Icky [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

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[Superman001]

your not the only one bud, i had the same problem aswell last week...mines was also diagnosed by andy baird, and it was out by 4mm apparently, said there was a good chance of my engine going if i hadn't brought it too him sooner! thankfully the problem is sorted now thanks to andrew! ask him about me if you get a chance , hope you get yours sorted out too mate! keep us updated!!

Icky [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

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Its annoying but im glad its been diagnosed now rather than later, Andrew Baird's service is second to none and the only person I trust with my car so if anyone lives in or around the Glasgow or East Killbride area he's the guy to go and see [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[Superman001]

your not the only one bud, i had the same problem aswell last week...mines was also diagnosed by andy baird, and it was out by 4mm apparently, said there was a good chance of my engine going if i hadn't brought it too him sooner! thankfully the problem is sorted now thanks to andrew! ask him about me if you get a chance , hope you get yours sorted out too mate! keep us updated!!

Icky [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

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Quick update, just had a txt from Andrew and the new timing chain & tensioner have been fitted and apparantly its running really well.

Cant wait to pick up the car tomorrow

[GMballistic]

^^ Happy days. :WOOT :bigthumb:

[Superman001]

^^ Happy days. :WOOT :bigthumb:

Thanks mate

Driving to work all week and not being able to use vtec was painfull !

[Superman001]

Just got the car home, feels so much better with the new timing chain & tensioner fitted.

Before there was a noticable dip in power before going into vtec and now it seemlessly goes on to the high lift cam

[1qjjogim]

your not the only one bud, i had the same problem aswell last week...mines was also diagnosed by andy baird, and it was out by 4mm apparently, said there was a good chance of my engine going if i hadn't brought it too him sooner! thankfully the problem is sorted now thanks to andrew! ask him about me if you get a chance , hope you get yours sorted out too mate! keep us updated!!

Icky [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

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Quick update, just had a txt from Andrew and the new timing chain & tensioner have been fitted and apparantly its running really well.

Cant wait to pick up the car tomorrow

epic mate, glad to hear its been sorted

[Superman001]

Nothing exciting is going to be happening to the Civic anytime soon as ive bought my first property

Im now driving from Paisley to Plymouth for work (490 miles) and worked out my fuel consumption for the first time and it turns out im getting 34.25 mpg.

[Superman001]

The ep3 has gone now, I was only using it to do a 490 mile commute every 2 weeks so wanted something more comfy and quiet so ive got an old E39 525i.

[GMballistic]

The ep3 has gone now, I was only using it to do a 490 mile commute every 2 weeks so wanted something more comfy and quiet so ive got an old E39 525i.

Sad news but nothing wrong with a Beemer. Hope it serves you well. [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[Superman001]

The ep3 has gone now, I was only using it to do a 490 mile commute every 2 weeks so wanted something more comfy and quiet so ive got an old E39 525i.

Sad news but nothing wrong with a Beemer. Hope it serves you well. [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Thanks, the Beemer has some bodywork issues i'll sort out over time but its only done 74k and the engine & gearbox are very smooth and I love the sound of the straight 6.

[GMballistic]

The ep3 has gone now, I was only using it to do a 490 mile commute every 2 weeks so wanted something more comfy and quiet so ive got an old E39 525i.

Sad news but nothing wrong with a Beemer. Hope it serves you well. [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Thanks, the Beemer has some bodywork issues i'll sort out over time but its only done 74k and the engine & gearbox are very smooth and I love the sound of the straight 6.

So it's not even worn in yet.

Enjoy it. [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[Superman001]

Just fitted new (Pagid) rear discs, pads and a new rear wheel bearing today, didn't even know the wheel bearing needed doing until we got it on the ramp.