2021 Still Sucks

2021 Still Sucks

I had a rough start to the new year and road trips took a bit of a drop in my priority list. I also realized that my timing belt was already beyond the recommended lifespan, and I figured with the number of times I hit 

Quick Cruise and CRX Fall Photo

Quick Cruise and CRX Fall Photo

One change I made to the CRX recently is cutting a hole in the hood and slapping on a scoop from an old 300zx. Why? I noticed that in warmer temperatures, the engagement point in my hydraulic clutch system magically moves if the engine bay 

CRX/EF Clutch Pedal Squeaking

CRX/EF Clutch Pedal Squeaking

If you’re hearing a squeaking or creaking noise from the clutch pedal assembly in an 88-91 CRX or Civic, you may be looking at either a fairly painless fix or a replacement of your entire pedal assembly. The 88-89 model had a weaker design and 

CRX B-Swap Finally Done

CRX B-Swap Finally Done

After owning my second CRX for about a year, I finally got around to performing a B swap. The stock motor was just too slow for me and I was getting tired of the oil burning, plus the transmission started making some bad bearing noise 

Honda CRX Hesitation/Stutter Under 3k RPMs

Finally managed to track down the issue where I would get occasional hesitation/stuttering under 3k RPMs when the car had warmed up. This issue affected the car both when doing average acceleration from a stop and also when cruising say in 3rd or 4th gear. 

New CRX Update

Earlier this year I picked up a 1991 CRX Si as a highway cruiser. These cars are getting hard to find in half decent condition so I ended up impulse buying the first one I came across. I’ve discovered that I should have passed on 

2015 A Better Year?

2014 didn’t end up being a great year for hitting the highways. My daily driver Cadillac needed an overhaul of the rear brake system which also brought to light an issue with the axles being worn by bad bearings. Finding the parts turned out to 

What’s New For 2014

With the CRX off the road from the VI notice, I only managed to do one large trip for 2013. I expect to finish the needed work on the CRX and get the inspection done in the near future, but until then I’ve picked up