Well it's been over 9 months since I was on Warcraft but now i am casually back on. I recently transferred my 68 Night Elf Warrior to a PVE server where my brother, his wife and a friend of mine is playing. That game is so addicting it's really fun to play and you always seem to loose yourself playing it so time fly's by really quick. Click Here for a link to my Warrior character. ... Read More
Back on World of Warcraft again
Posted On 09 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: World of Warcraft.
Well it's been over 9 months since I was on Warcraft but now i am casually back on. I recently transferred my 68 Night Elf Warrior to a PVE server where my brother, his wife and a friend of mine is playing. That game is so addicting it's really fun to play and you always seem to loose yourself playing it so time fly's by really quick. Click Here for a link to my Warrior character. ... Read More
Honda Civic eBay Turbo Installation
Posted On 09 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: Maintenance and Do It Yourself, Turbo.
I found a great thread about a dad who help his son install an ebay turbo in his Honda Civic. Click Here for more info. ... Read More
Transmission Removal Step 10 and 11
Posted On 09 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: Clutch, How To's, Maintenance and Do It Yourself, Transmission Removal.
Step 10 - Unbolt the clutch slave cylinder from the transmission
Tools Needed: 10mm Socket Wrench and 12mm Socket Wrench
Unscrew the two 10mm bolts holding the clutch slave cylinder bracket on the transmission and then move the bracket out of the way and screw the 2 bolts back into the transmission. Then use a 12mm wrench and unbolt the 2 slave cylinder bolts and once again move the slave cylinder out of the way and screw the bolts back into there original place on the tranny.
Step 11 - Drain the transmission oil
Tools Needed: 4" Deep Drain Pan, 3/8" Drive Racket
Place a 4" drain pan under the transmission and use a 3/8" drive racket to unscrew the transmission drain plug. Wait till all the oil has drained out then put the plug back in and tighten with your hand.
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Transmission Removal Step 7, 8 and 9
Posted On 08 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: Civic, How To's, Starter, Transmission Removal, Wheels & Tires, Wiring Harness.
Step 7 - Remove the starter
Tools Needed: 17mm Socket Wrench with long extension and 12mm Combination Wrench
Unscrew the positive lead at the back of the starter with a 12mm combination wrench and using your hand pull of the solenoid lead. Next unscrew the 12mm wire harness bracket of the starter and put the bolt back to into it's spot not to loose it. Next unscrew the two 17mm bolts holding the starter in place. Once all that is done you should be able to use the back of a hammer to tap the starter gently and I mean gently and remove it.
Step 8 - Disconnect all electrical plugs on the transmission side of the engine
Tools Needed: Flat Screw Driver
Step 1 is to unplug the speedo sending unit on the back part of the tranny. Step 2 is to unplug the 2 sensors that are right under the distributor mounting area. Step 3 is to unplug the oxygen sensor after taking it of the metal mounting bracket. Step 4 is to unplug the 3 main wire harness plugs on the left side of the engine compartment. You have to pull them of the metal mounting bracket before splitting the plugs. Once you've done all 4 steps you should be able to pull ... Read More
Gauge Research
Posted On 05 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: 1993 Honda Civic Project, Gauges.
I've been doing some research today on gauges and GlowShift gauges are the ones I want to add to my Honda Civic. The ones listed below are the ones that I want to add to my dash and drivers side pillar.
Boost / Vacuum Gauge
Air / Fuel Gauge
Fuel Pressure Gauge
Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil Temperature Gauge
Water Temperature Guage
Voltage Guage ... Read More
Transmission Removal Step 5 and 6
Posted On 02 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: Civic, Engine Cooling, How To's, Radiator, Transmission Removal.
Step 5 - Remove the radiator with connecting hoses
Tools Needed: 10mm Socket Wrench and Large Pliers
Unscrew the 10mm bolt from the front radiator bracket with a 10mm socket wrench. Then use large pliers to undo the 2 hose clamps from the radiator hoses that are on the engine. Then grab the hoses and twist them left to right until you manage to pull them off. Then pull the reservoir container up and out of the way and put it on the side and also unplug the fan plug which is in the same location. Once all this is done you can pull the whole radiator assembly up and out of the car.
Step 6 - Remove the distributor
Tools Needed: 12mm Socket Wrench with Extension
Pull all 4 of the spark plug cables out of the top of the engine and place them on top of the rocker cover freely. Then use a flat head screw driver and place a mark across the top of the distributor flange to the engine head to mark how the distributor was positioned as far as ignition timing is concerned. Grab a 12mm Socket wrench with an extension and unscrew all 3 distributor mounting bolts. Take a clean dry cloth and insert it into the distributor hole on the head once you pull the distributor ... Read More





