It runs, so what does it need? $550 1998 Honda Civic EX Ep2
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Part 2 of the cheap Civic series. Back by much greater demand than anticipated. Will continue once I have the plates for it. It's too cold out now to be doing these repairs in the field.
Reminds me of the 98 DX i have. Got it out of a scrap yard for $325.00. Jumped it and drove it home with 83,000 miles on it. 12 years latter It now has 500,400 miles and still running grate. Its amazing what just being maintained will do.
My old 94 was the 2nd cheapest car I ever bought at $250. Had a rebuilt title and 273,000 miles. Burned oil, had dents in every panel, fuel gauge didn't work (same as this one), and it squeaked and rattled everywhere. But it ran like a clock, even with me beating the hell out of it since I also maintained the hell out of it.
Great find, mostly stock, hope to see more progress. Such simple cars most anybody can fix.
I think the 90s and early 2000s were that perfect balance of just enough technology to reasonably improve performance, efficiency, safety, and quality of life without forgoing ease/cost of maintenance and relative simplicity, at least on well engineered cars. Which is why 90s and 2000s cars are still on the road en masse and will be for at least another decade. With recession upon us, the cheap beater will reign supreme.
@@SkylineFTW97 You should get a respray and new oem hubcaps. You'd be surprised at how many looks it gets.
@@alkalionpower The stock steelies will be removed for 15"s or 16"s. And even if I kept them, I hate hubcaps. They'd be removed anyway. That being said, I might try my hand at respraying it.
This generation is my favorite of the Civics. I had a 98 LX and 2 2000 Si’s. Fun as heck to drive!
Just picked up a CB7 Accord coupe today for $450! Drove it from Wyoming to Utah without any major issues! Absolutely love 90’s Honda.
I already love this channel 10/10 content keep it up
I need to get a new camera first. My old phone which I used to film these is kaput now and the mic on my new (purchased used) phone kinda sucks. I'll probably just buy the cheapest 1080p capable used phone and return it if the mic sucks like on my used Pixel 4a.
@@SkylineFTW97 get a used iPhone 11 😊
@@Austo-zg4tn I refuse to buy an iPhone due to Apple's long held stance on parts and repair. That and even if I didn't, a used 11 would probably still cost more than I've spent on my last 4 phones combined.
@@grasshopper2959 I bought an old phone because I hate the direction new phones are going. I also refuse to spend a bunch of money on a phone out of principle. The removal of user serviceable batteries was bad enough, but now you don't even get expandable storage or an aux jack. Hard pass. This phone was $170 and I'm gonna use it until it dies, just like I used my old Moto G7 until I couldn't charge it anymore.
@@SkylineFTW97 you can pretty much repair any part you can think of on an iPhone 11. Also the androids may be cheaper but the camera quality and longevity of an iPhone is pretty much unmatched on the lower budget phones. I feel like it would greatly benefit you in long run better video quality is always appreciated.
You might also check the main relay. Honda is notorious for those solder joints going bad.
Brake pedal needs the pad for the switch. Sometimes a plastic push pin will work.
Clean and lubricate the window track, they have some sort of special spray (dry silicone). Might help
🔥🔥🔥build..
Welcome to the state.. 🔥🔥
And progress is better then no progress..
I on my second ek hatch…they slick once u get them together.
I saw a video and tried it on my 2011 Civic headlights. Spray oven cleaner on them! Still had to polish a bit, but the yellow came right off! Amazing! I had a 2000 Civic EX, drivers regulator went out, got one from EBAY, never worked or aligned right, motor burned out in 2 weeks. Had to go to Honda and paid alot for the frame, and put the motor off the original on, worked like a champ. Sometimes OEM is the only way to go. When I did timing belt, got the kit, wires, plugs, cap, rotor, and valve cover gasket from Honda.
Like the video the older Civics will run almost forever as long as the maintenance is kept up. I purchased a 99 Civic EX Coupe close to 3 and a half years ago car had almost a brand new timing belt when I purchased it the only things I had to do with the car was basic maintenance like oil changes, fuel filter, brake pads, battery and replacing upper radiator hose two times never had issues with any of the other coolent hoses caught the issue before the car overheated the only mechanical issue I had with the car since purchasing it that intermittently affected the running of the car was the distributor I installed distributor from advance auto and the car does not have intermittent misfire or jerking or hard starting or intermittent crank no start anymore car has 164,060 miles and runs absolutely perfect.
At 1 minute and I can already tell you might need a tune up of course spark plugs, wires, cap n rotor fuel filter that’s should fix it. Also check timing distributor timing too
The lighting can be a alternator
16x7 is a factory size 16x 8.5 that’s a aftermarket size
Yeah that's what I think it is. It's 250,000 mile car and it's been abused sooo.
@@braydenstringer6444 I was a tech at Honda so already know just by hearing it I love these cars soo much, makes me want to get one again just not in the budget rn 😭
@@TheRealJalious 16x7 is too wide for the size I want. Plus like I said, I'm going for low weight. I might go ahead and do a 15x6 if I can't find a 16x6. Not getting anything wider than 6".
Ghost box 2.0 is a dope Bluetooth car radio and can be remote mounted
Love this channel already keep up the good work!
I miss my EX so much...
Love the content i was looking forward to seeing this keep it up man
I found a 2005 civic ex with no rust and everything was super clean for only 500 Canadian but someone bought it just before I could get it
that college park self service wash is my go to
Good way to fix that break switch is to put a 10mm nut and bolt through the pedal. The plastic stopped always deteriorate in older Hondas
I replaced the plugs and wires on mine, solved the problems. New battery. I would replace the timing belt as well, one of my old civics would still be around had I replaced the belt sooner.
The timing belt will be one of the first things I do once it's plated. That, the valve adjustment, and the window regulators. Also probably the other fluids. I have a big stash of MTF and power steering fluid and I get the coolant for free.
Looking forward to this build if ever
I think the algorythm picked up your video because a lot of people are looking at cheap civic content on youtube (see: 79thproductions). Keep posting more about this (and other civics too maybe) and you will see your views go up and up. Im in the UK and am looking at getting one of these sometime in the future but they seem to be more expensive here of course.
Happy to see that the new fuel pump did the trick and I agree about the spoiler, those look sick! Someone did a video on how to polish the headlights, you might not need to buy new ones if it's fine on the inside.
Also, your camera started being laggy since you switched it back from vertical in the last video. It might have switched to 4k or 30fps. You can pick up a Pixel 3A or iPhone 6 for about $100USD on ebay and it will up your video quality tremendously.
I have a used Pixel 4a as my main phone, but the mic kinda sucks on it. I'll look into a cheap 3a as a camera.
I filmed these on my old Motorola Moto G7 plus. It's pretty beat, the charge port is basically gone, and it's kinda slow now
@@SkylineFTW97 You can also probably buy an external mic for the 4a for cheap
I just picked one up for my channel as well. I’ve noticed these Civics all over Copart and police auctions around the nation. 100s.
@@midwestfarm757 I saw 3 of these on Copart and IAAI that were roughly the same spec and within 1 state. Too bad their fees are getting worse. Good thing about the police auction, at least in my county, is no fees. I won the car for $550 and that's what I paid them.
@@SkylineFTW97 My fees were higher than my actual bid.
LETS GOOO, cant beat 550 bucks, i got my ek sedan for 600 at least you got it running without much work
I have a bluetooth transmitter that plugs into the car lighter. You can buy one at Wal-Mart or online for like $10.00 and still use the factory radio.
You know how I know good works right on time. Bruh posted this 2 years ago and was looking for part 2. lol what pop up first thing. lol
I've had 7 EK Civics and I would always put my aftermarket radio in that location, too. There are no good looking dash kits for 96-98 Civics without the double-din.
i hope there's gonna be a video of cleaning this thing on the inside. it needs some real urgent detailing
Gonna address the engine first, namely the timing belt and valve adjustment. But I will be pulling the carpet and cleaning out the interior.
I see a Maryland license plate. Born and raised in Columbia
brake light switch stuck on is likely the rubber stopper on the pedal assembly has rotted out, very common. Valve lash needs adjustment, can do when you do timing service as that's when it's done anyway.
Just picked up a new stopper. I was surprised to find that the dealership I worked at actually had some in stock.
@@SkylineFTW97 Excellent! The other common item to snap is the hood release handle. When I was building a 99 dx the only part I had a hard time getting was an oem door gasket. All the aftermarket ones were too thick. Good luck with your 40mpg machine!
@@s13gouf60 I actually did get 40 MPG out of my old 94 EX on the highway. And that was despite cruising at 85 MPH, noticeable oil burning, and 273,000 miles.
I don't think I've seen a single cheap Civic where the hood release handle wasn't broken. And seeing as this is cheap Civic #4 for me, I'm already well into the habit of keeping a set of pliers and/or vicegrips on hand.
Keep up the good work bro
10:03 I have that exact same mouthgard
I wanna see a video of u washing it to see the difference
Surprised that passed salvage inspection with the airbag light on. Some states are really picky.
Maryland isn't. Plus the only reason it had a salvage title is because it was purchased as an abandoned vehicle from a police auction. Not ideal, but beats a bonded title.
Bro do a detail video for the carpet
yoo fellow moco maryland native
Yup. Born and raised in Silver Spring.
I miss my civic
Needs a K-Series swap.
Glue a penny to the brake switch. That’ll fix it by filling up the hole.
Said you work at Honda dealership 👀
Next time show the oil coming out. Don’t know why I love seeing how dirty/slugy oil can be or is.
I can’t be the only one 😅
20:05 its a funnel not filter
Ebay turbo kit in the future?
a little recommendation for future videos,
if youre gonna be buying stuff online, id love some links cus i have a similar civic around that price
I didn't buy it online. I bought it at a police auction. They have a run list online, but that's it. No pictures, no online bidding. You want something there? You have to physically go to the impound yard and bid in person.
@@SkylineFTW97 thanks !
Should remove the wrap that’s on the car the paint under it might be okay and you won’t have to send it to a paint shop
Get a 15 195 55 tire. Works like a dream and And cheap
I'm considering that too. A lot easier to find a 15x6, and it would be a bit lighter.
@@SkylineFTW97 perfect 👌
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Lol! I work in auto finance and occasionally double as a bird dogger for a couple of wholesalers. Since I'm not a mechanic I can only make the most basic observations when purchasing a used car from either an auction or private party. There are some cars that I've learned never to deal with because they tend to be far more problematic or expensive to repair than other cars. Even though Hondas are excellent bets as new cars you have to be very careful especially down here in Miami Beach when coming across one for purchase because there's a good chance that it's been molested mechanically and electroly by a driveway ricer mechanic. One of the things I always remember was that you should check to see if the car has its factory stereo still connected because that's usually the first thing a teenager does is rip it out and replace it. However that's not always the case. Once I came across a little blue 19 96 Civic LX hatchback. The car had only 39,000 original miles and literally look like it just rolled off the showroom floor. First thing I did was check out the radio which was the original Civic cassette deck. Immediately I realized I found a diamond and purchased the car. I thought the car ran and drove really well until I went to hit the left turn signal and the wipers came on. I immediately Got a Sinking feeling in my stomach as I rolled up to a traffic light and could tell that every time I hit the brake pedal the headlights came on. After dropping it off at my friends shop my suspensions were confirmed and the car had been completely rewired and put back together half-assed in order to sell. Although it still was a good purchase for the price I paid for the car even with the additional 1,300 having a professional electrical shop go through and sort through the Frankenstein wiring harnesses it taught me a valuable lesson and whenever I see one of these I run like it's about to explode.