Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted September 21, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Congrats on your purchase Kindzal! The ATF changes will indeed help smooth the torque converter out as will regular use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 22, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 17 hours ago, kindzal said: So, yes it has finally happened! I am a new happy owner of 'project Emerald'. First impressions after initial ride: refined and quiet. Bit of a jerk, from what I have been told by the expert originates from the torque converter, which will be sorted by a couple more ATF changes. Other than that I can't believe its a 16 year old car! This thing does everything effortless in comparison to my other accord saloon (2.4)... and all electrics still work (quite a few electrical/electronic niggles with the other one being 6 years younger). It just shows how good these cars were built. Looking forward to a longer drive over this weekend! Some more pics coming up soon. Thanks Stu for all your efforts. So pleased you had the motor buddy, the nudge from the torque converter is normal over in the states or so it seems about the 100k mark, although I disagree. The car did have fluid change with Honda DW1 and was over filled a little Nevertheless I have no concerns as it hasn't been in there long enough, also I didn't reset the transmission as precaution and wont until the second fluid change is in the bag. As Dave rightly says it needs driving now, allow some time for the new fluid to work, so don't worry and I will see you in 200 miles for some fresh fluid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted September 22, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Slightly anecdotal as it's concerning my Volvo and it's RWD with a totally different autobox but the same principles hold true. When i first got it, engaging any gear produced a definite thud, since doing one part-change and about 300 miles since, it's much more of a cushioned thump, not to mention the changes are smoother, more consistent etc. That said it was only the first part change and the fluid that came out was charcoal grey! On a more Honda related note, my 827 coupé was very much the same when i first got it, engagement gave a definite thud and since doing at least two part-changes and using the car, it's now a gentle thump with much smoother, more progressive and consistent gear changes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 24, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Project Emerald was back @ H6 HQ today with a Lambda & EGR problem Frustratingly I already replaced the EGR, so another passage clean could be in order but see how it goes after a few more miles. I replaced the lambda as the old one was flagging a slow response again, it did seem fine after the holey exhaust swap and at the MOT on emissions. Nevertheless it was due for replacement (100k) and it wasn't looking its best either, very likely a consequence to past oil consumption via the PCV valve which I have already replaced 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kindzal Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 So as usual top shelf service and a good old chat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 24, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 53 minutes ago, kindzal said: So as usual top shelf service and a good old chat That's what Honda 6 is all about, being a genuine community 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted September 24, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 2 hours ago, kindzal said: So as usual top shelf service and a good old chat Top shelf? I thought that was where the magazines you wouldn't want your mum to catch you reading were kept in the newsagents! Or is there something you're not telling us Stu? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 24, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 He maybe a local chap but I assure you nothing like that the other term top-shelf is of a high quality; excellent so I'll take that one buddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted September 24, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 On a more serious note - i've had several new Lambda new sensors fail recently for no apparent reason. Check out the most recent few pages of to see how they seemed to fail like dominoes falling over! No real rhyme or reason but i think i worked it out in the end and touch wood all seems well now. A couple of them i'm sure were down to the Dodgy Postie playing football with them as the ones delivered by the Other Postie have all been ok - at least so far. The ones that have failed have all been delivered by the Dodgy Postie. I wouldn't mind laying bets the Lambda you fitted to Emerald had the football treatment from the postie Stu, either that or it's the very last bit of oil clearing out of the PCV system although coolant can cause premature Lambda failure too. No reason for coolant to be there on that one though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted September 24, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, hughezee said: He maybe a local chap but I assure you nothing like that the other term top-shelf is of a high quality; excellent so ill take that one buddy Regional variations on words Stu - round here it's "top drawer" but couldn't resist having a tease! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 24, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 2 hours ago, Laird_Scooby said: Regional variations on words Stu - round here it's "top drawer" but couldn't resist having a tease! its all good buddy, some people are still frighted of there houses these days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 28, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Back again for the recurring niggles and everything that could have gone wrong went wrong tonight anyway I persevered and all appears well again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kindzal Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Sorry Stu but I have to take all the glory for it. I know how to hold a torch ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 28, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 13 minutes ago, kindzal said: Sorry Stu but I have to take all the glory for it. I know how to hold a torch ! I cannot argue with that buddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted September 28, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Another total failure of a Lambda sensor by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 28, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 7 minutes ago, Laird_Scooby said: Another total failure of a Lambda sensor by any chance? No buddy that's behaving although it's air & fuel control related 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted September 28, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 You've already mentioned the EGR valve in previous posts and i was under the impression you'd sorted that so EICV perhaps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted October 6, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 All engine related faults or bugs have been solved and transmission is on its second fluid change (also reset) and its behaving itself with no torque converter shudder at all now. Although I did pull the cooler and filter out for inspection more on this another time, there's still an noticeable pull 1st-2nd from cold which will smooth out overtime and with another fluid change due in 200-300 should speed things up nicely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted October 6, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 All sounds good Stu, the pull on the 1st/2nd change will definitely sort itself out with fresh fluid in time. My coupé used to have a nasty 1st/2nd change until i did the second part-change, now it's barely noticeable when it changes any gear, except on the rev counter! Oddly it's now smoother than the Sterling which was always a good benchmark as that is silky smooth, even in Sport mode with the loud pedal buried through the Axminster! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted October 6, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Yeah the years are rolling off nicely on it; just frustrating how did a load of work to it and got it driving sweet, passes MOT with flying colours and then it has a hissy fit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted October 6, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 I feel your pain - had similar with mine recently with the LPG and the Lambdas if you remember? Sometimes it's a good thing though as it often exposes a more in-depth, previously hidden fault that can be rectified before it causes trouble - domino effect and all that malarkey! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kindzal Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Like I said: not in a rush. Main goal to get the final bits sorted and enjoy her fully in a couple of months I already know that this is the best motor I have ever owned. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted November 7, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 The last few jobs done, well almost done as I can confirm the A.C condenser definitely needs replacing now Looking on the bright side the part ATF changes seem to be having a positive effect as predicted Also on the subject of bright new LED's fitted, courtesy of the Honda 6 meet raffle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted November 7, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Nice one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Cryistic Posted November 7, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Good thread and another one saved for further use. Coincidentally freeing up your drive for project silver 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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