Recent content by ooluke89oo

Oh right, does using the heat wrap help as it says or is it not worth doing?

My problem could be similar to yours. I've been getting a rattle/banging right underneath the car ever since having a new exhaust that only occurs when it's very wet and there's lots of spray on the road. I've been puzzled for ages but came across a forum thread: "the rattle is from water...

Spot on diagnosis. It's fine now. Thanks

Cheers mate I've not gave it any revs since it's been done so I'll give that a try and if it sorts it out, I know to give it a clean.

OK, so I've just had my timing chain changed as my car would run for a few seconds then cut out, car was sitting for a week before it was finally changed and the battery went flat. The cars running fine now, apart from the revs while stationary are at 3000rpm and other times it's at 3000rpm...

Narborough in Leicestershire. The people behind the desk weren't to helpful neither, they didn't bother to phone me once diagnosed. Had to chase them. Would have thought with them trying to rob me of £1400 they would be straight on the phone.

Cars un drivable unfortunately, so might have to pay to get it transported as well if it can't be done local :(

Cheers guys, nearly fell off my chair when they told me the price. Yep I haven't got a clue when it comes to anything technical.

Just been told by Honda dealership that my ep3's cam timing chain is stretched and needs replacing, honda want £1400 to do it!!!!! Anyone know a honda specialist in or closest to leicester that can do this, mechanic I normally use said that it needs specialist kit to do it. Any help would be...

I had the same issue as described in the thread title, but all my heat shields had already been removed. Turns out often a lot of frustration in trying to find it, it was the doughnut gasket ring that seals the joint between the manifold and the catalyst...

ive got a standard 2003 civic type r and looking at buying a new exhaust, seen a few videos of the HKS HI-power 409 cat back. im not very exhaust savvy and im just loooking for advice and reviews on this exhaust.