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Old 12-08-2002, 08:45 AM   #1
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known 'problem areas' for ludes.

Hello all!
I wish to share these little bit of info that I found on the net.

Engine

No known problems on any unit 2.0/2.2/2.3

Distributor

There is a known fault with the bearings on the main shaft of the distributor (this is the shaft your rotor arm is fitted on). When the bearings 'go' you will hear what's known as the 'Death Screech' coming from, what seems like the engine. Stop the car immediately - the friction which is generated from the shaft rotating with worn bearings is enough to MELT the inside of the distributor - A new distributor from the dealer is £450. Apparently it is possible to just replace the worn bearings - speak to your dealer about this.

Radiator

This seems more prone than usual to overheating/bursting/splitting/leaking (you get the picture) - I've no idea why, perhaps the front of the car is too 'open' and stones come through the grill causing damage ? Anyway, a new rad. will set you back around £150 from an independent radiator specialist or you can get the 'core' of the rad. replaced for just under £100.

Brakes

All Preludes (83-96) are fitted with disks all-round (vented to front / solid to rear). The rear disks/calliper's are a constant problem on all three models. The calliper's are prone to seizing and the disks tend to rust on the outer part of the surface due to poor contact with the pads. If you change the pads make sure the calliper winds back without too much effort - if it is difficult to turn it is likely that the calliper is rusting from the inside and will need either stripping or replacing (the Tokiko rear calliper's are around £90 each on an exchange basis - A new unit will cost around £300 from Honda).

Clutch Master Cylinder

This seems to have a short life (as far as I'm concerned) of around 30,000 miles (I guess it does depend on how/where you drive) I tend to do a lot of 'town' driving so I suppose the part is likely to wear quicker but not this quick ! If you have gear selection problems or the pedal seems sticky/jerky when you lift your foot off the clutch pedal then the cylinder is 'on it's last legs' - also check for fluid at the back of the pedal this indicates a leaking seal - Make sure your clutch fluid is topped up and get the cylinder replaced immediately. Considering this part is merely a small hydraulic pump (mini shock absorber) the dealers charge around £130 plus vat which I think is a downright rip-off when you compare it to a similar part which can be found on a Land Rover for just £14 !!

Timing & Idle Related Faults

If you're suffering from uneven idle (i.e. the idle raises from 900 to 2000 rpm) then there a good chance the idle control valve is either sticking or damaged. This sits under the throttle body (trace the air intake hose to the fuel injection chamber - where the hose is clipped to the side of the chamber - that's the throttle body) It monitors the air intake into the fuel injection chamber and sets the idle appropriately. This should be replaced by the dealer (sorry)

If you are using excessive fuel and suffering from uneven running then it's likely the oxygen sensor is faulty (this sits in the exhaust manifold at the front of the engine). This cannot be repaired, only replaced (are you seated ?) at a cost of £352 plus vat (fitting extra) - If you're sensor does go try ringing round a few Japanese breaker yards - they'll sell you one for around £30-40 and it'll probably be good for a few years.

Sunroof

This tends to rattle whilst driving if the runners have not been properly greased. The sound is a kind of tapping/knocking which seems as if its coming from the rear of the car. Use a silicon based aerosol lubricant (like Valvoline High Performance Silicon Spray) on the roof 'tracks' - do not use WD40 as it evaporates (quickly).

Hope it help!
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Old 12-08-2002, 11:08 AM   #2
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thanks for the info but i think it belongs in the lude forum. maybe chris will sticky it.
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Old 12-08-2002, 12:17 PM   #3
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nice info, my old prelude had the sunroof problem, and my master cylender already went out on this car. been replaced with a lifetime warrenty one.
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Old 12-08-2002, 01:37 PM   #4
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That's a very short master cylinder lifespan. Mine went out @ ~85k, but I'd only been driving it for about 15k miles at that point.
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Old 12-08-2002, 02:07 PM   #5
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Have somebody had the Shock Knock Problem? If so, How did u fix it????
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the shock knock is a mystery, my old prelude did it, but my new one dosn't. oh, and my master cylender went out at 95k
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