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My front left wheel has a caster of -0.5 degrees whereas the acceptable factory range is 2.2 to 0.2 (according to the alignment print out). Four years ago I hit a curb head on that destroyed the splash shield, leaving me to assume that front left LCA was bent due to this. The car has a severe...

After removing the welded nut on the opposed end of the bolt head (with the thread still in tact), could one then proceed to burn out the black rubber bushings encircling the sleeves, to remove the bolts holding LCA in place? My source of heat would be a propane based torch. The bolts are...

I was in a rush, and needed to be out of an area where I wasn’t supposed to repair my car. After lowering the car to the ground, front left (driver’s side) strut appears like the following image when I open the hood. Already has a crush washer on it, right under the strut mount bolt. When I...

To reduce oil leaks in my car, I decided to try and change the oil pan gaskets, but wasn't even close to accomplishing such tasks. I came across the guide on TI for removing / replacing OEM header for an aftermarket one. Unfortunately in my car, the bolts connected the header to the catalytic...

The driver side doesn't have a terminal/point of contact allowing the use of a philips head screw. This is likely because the previous owners' mechanic lost the screw and used whatever cheap replacement they had. The passenger side also has 'cleaner'/non rusted screw on other areas of the door...

I replaced the fuel filter, less than 20,000 miles / 1.5 years ago. I had recently replaced all 4 fuel injectors yesterday, because according to my mechanic, the Check Engine Light (CEL) p1399 was due to 1 defective injector. My fuel economy took a nose dive recently. Google search says, the...

Unfortunately using the tow hook adjacent to the bumper, doesn't lift car up high enough to place jack stand in one of the 2 side jack points in the rear, unless the road is near 100% level or 'flat' with a 0 degree angle. Rather than use a 2" piece of wood on the floor jack to lift on the...

The low fuel warning light now comes on after 245 miles. Before it was typically around 275 miles. This means there are 3+ gallons of fuel left in the car. I know the instrument readings are working, because I end up having to add 10 gallons of fuel when the light first comes on. Fuel tank is...

According this video, old PCV valves can cause motor oil to burn up. I've never replaced the PCV valve since owning it for the past 50 thousand miles. The only detailed tutorial I can come across is, this one. I googled how to change the PCV on an Integra, and many complained on their...

I bought a pair of Koni STR.T, and noticed that unlike the OEM ones in my vehicle, there is no Allen wrench hole for a Hex key, to aid in tightening or loosening, the strut mount. I was going to return them, but the merchant, wants a 20% restocking fee, even if they're never used; 50% if they...

1 out of 10 times when I come to a slow stop I'll notice a squeal, from the front left (driver side) wheel well. This usually occurs from slowing down from less than 15 mph. I braked once, from 35-40. No squeal. I replaced the front brake pads, and front left rotor that was warped. Before...

Over the past year and half, I've had to manually turn the key lock on the driver's side to keep the door fully shut. If it's not fully shut, it can be opened with a door opener causing the car alarm to go off, until I press the unlock button on the remote. Starting 2 months ago when I started...

When I lifted the carpet in the trunk of my car, there was an oil stain. I tried cleaning it off with "Simple Green" de-greaser, but I noticed there more deep below the area marked with yellow X's. I've been using synthetic oil since October 2014. Due to its lower viscosity and higher flow...

The front left & right brake pads are new. The front left rotor is new, and it replaced an old one that became warped. While replacing the brake pads I mistakenly loosened the screw of the brake line, and then tightened it again. I noticed some brake fluid spill on the ground. I also hit the...

As I drove every 10 miles, the car's exhaust got louder and louder, as it's in "drive gear" and I accelerate even a little bit. It's almost unbearable to drive, and I refuse to drive it unless when "needed". This noise seems to originate at the under body below the driver's seat. The last one...

Is it okay to use Acura Integra GS-R caliper pins on GS model? I bought, these, and unfortunately I didn't pay close attention to the "PROFESSIONAL GRADE - TYPE R" subtitle. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C75KJM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 The pins seem to match...

I dis-assembled the brake caliper, and brake pads. I was unable to remove the rotor from the wheel hub. I hit the rotor with a regular "claw hammer", to try and remove it from the hub. I know this is unwise, and I was foolishly frustrated. I made sure that the brake caliper wasn't dangling...

The squealing noise sounds similar to a fork or knife, scraping along a glass cup. Before this squealing noise began, I removed the front left tire, so I could rotate the crankshaft bolt, as seen in this thread. I was thinking the way I placed the tire and then place the nuts back on, may be...

My car tries to turn on (similar to someone coughing repeatedly), when I turn the key clockwise and hold it at that position, even after 15 seconds. I hear the repetitive ignition sound, but the car can’t come on and stay on. Earlier I was in the process of trying to replace the distributor...

According to the following guide (link), the commenters suggested avoid using the ignition to rotate the rotor, since it will decrease the lifespan of the coil. The commenters say to rotate the crankshaft bolt. Unfortunately, I don't know which of the following is the crankshaft bolt. The...