Small/Quick/Common/Dumb Question Thread (use this instead of making new threads)

[PatrickJamesYu]

Just noticed on my ep3 when i turned my car on in the garage , the rpm jumped to 1.5k then lowered to 800rpm and sits there. Is that normal?

I think so..
did you pull the battery out recently?
Something to do with idle re learn or something..
But I think thats normal..

[apexracing]

I think so..
did you pull the battery out recently?
Something to do with idle re learn or something..
But I think thats normal..

Car usually does that when its cold or hasn't been driven for a few hours. after it warms up the engine will idle normally.

[JJay.]

Thanks for the answers guys. I have another question
Anyone know were to get the left clear side marker for the 2002 ep3? Last night i guess someone tried stealing mine and broke the clip and the clear frame.

[jed_averill]

Might as well get the orange JDM ones yo.

http://showstoppersusa.com/jdm-rsx-sidemarkers/

[PatrickJamesYu]

What are some tips to seeing if a used valve cover is still in good condition?
I'll be getting a new gasket, but as far as the valve cover..
any certain things I should look for?

[gtolio]

Thanks for the answers guys. I have another question
Anyone know were to get the left clear side marker for the 2002 ep3? Last night i guess someone tried stealing mine and broke the clip and the clear frame.

Part number is: 34301-S5H-T02

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...T+%28+02-03%29

[JJay.]

Might as well get the orange JDM ones yo.

http://showstoppersusa.com/jdm-rsx-sidemarkers/

I just need one tho 65$ is too much for me right now


The bulb and everything still works just the clear frame and the clip is broken

[JJay.]

Part number is: 34301-S5H-T02

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...T+%28+02-03%29

Thanks man, life saver only 9$

[nmysiismyn]

Thanks man, life saver only 9$

Majestic Honda is your best friend!

[gtolio]

Thanks man, life saver only 9$

No problem dude.

[usedep3]

What are some tips to seeing if a used valve cover is still in good condition?
I'll be getting a new gasket, but as far as the valve cover..
any certain things I should look for?

just make sure all the gasket/seating areas are undamaged. there's a recess/channel where a rubber gaskets runs along the base of the VC. make sure that is good. also on the underside of the VC, at the base of where the 4 coilpack go, there are suppose to be 4 gaskets, make sure the mating area between gasket and coil pack tube area on VC are not severly damaged. it wasnt a deep scratch but i've scratched/nicked this surface a few times.

other points to look for is the mating surface for the dip stick, oil cap and the 6 cap/plugs around the top of the VC.


**cliff notes: so pretty much, where gaskets #1 (or #3,#4,#14), #6 & #8 would mate with the valve cover


TIP#1: when you replace the #4's, lube up the side of the gasket with a little motor oil. its a snug fit. too much resistance and you might tear the gasket.

TIP#2: honda recommends you use 'ultra flange II' and NOT hondabond. but a lot of people just use honda bond

[PatrickJamesYu]

@usedep3, thanks buddy.

Picked up a VC today, and he included an oem vc gasket, the bigger one that goes around the whole thing.

anyways, thanks!~

[apexracing]

@usedep3, thanks buddy.

Picked up a VC today, and he included an oem vc gasket, the bigger one that goes around the whole thing.

anyways, thanks!~

didnt know there was a gasket that didnt go all the way around?

[SamuraiSi]

I just need one tho 65$ is too much for me right now


The bulb and everything still works just the clear frame and the clip is broken

For future reference, this place has them cheaper if you ever wanna go with the amber ones.

http://www.icbmotorsport.com/dc5tyramsima.html

Forgot to point out that it doesn't include the wiring harness, as opposed to the showstoppers one.

[gtolio]

Surprising to see ICB as the "cheap" place to go for anything, but yeah, that's a really good price for the ambers. I traded someone my clears for mine.