All EG, EK owners, need some info

[speedist]

Is it hard to source parts/ maintain for these older models: Eg8,9, etc. Say between 95-2000 model?
I'm thinking of getting one for a daily, any info greatly appreciated.

[vtec-ghost]

i have a 96-98 ek3 and parts are fairly easy to get

[wishmaster]

I doh really have problems getting parts for my eg8

[JDM_GUY]

It has parts, just might have to spend some money for it. OEM is always best.

[speedist]

Are there links here to after market custom parts sellers? eg. projector headlights, sport shocks, etc.

[Vtec Vigilante]

yes there is...A LOT...lol...Power Sellers here has the aftermarket and OEM parts u need.

[COROLLA KID]

for EG's body parts are fairly cheap, but engine and mechanical part are a "little" expensive

[speedist]

Hmm, define "little expensive". I wanted a civic as my first car, got my bro 323f sport at no cost instead, drop in a auto tranny v6. loved it but parts availability was my concern. still vex i sell it but you fellas does make it look easy to maintain a civic. i want to see if i could get one that i could add my personality to without ricing it too much.

[COROLLA KID]

well by expensive i mean, compare to some other brands like for eg. Nissan
the price for certain Honda parts may be twice the amount what you would pay for a Nissan part
Honda and Toyota parts are a bit pricy on the whole but, the quality of parts you'll be getting is where it becomes worth the price, once you change a part "with OEM parts that is" you wont have to worry bout it for a long while.
If your looking for a Civic to buy i would recommend getting one that is almost pure stock or one that the previous owner didn't over do ( RICE OUT ), or abuse it. cause to restore a Honda an't cheap.
Get one with a good body, suspension and engine and from there do your magic

[speedist]

Hmm, then i'd be out of luck looking for a stock eg9, then?

I remember a thread on an SOHC EG8 build by JDM guy that got me very interested in civics

[sharkmouth]

parts can be found...but getting rarer...theres always scrap cars...but eg8 is on the thief favorites too eh so install gps

[slimshiney]

I have bro with ek hatch and car is actually relaitively cheap to maintain since it don't call for repairs often.

[ruffnek]

ek3 parts are cheaper than the eg8 because of availability

[ryan666]

Hey guys, i have an eg8 civic and i need a new alternator.. Any ideas where i can get one?

[Spectre]

hey speedist going honda i see ....... welcome

[speedist]

Indeed, lol. I still have a tabanca for the mazda but i hopin to get tru with a civic an finally experience that legendary VTEC.

[COROLLA KID]

Hmm, then i'd be out of luck looking for a stock eg9, then?

I remember a thread on an SOHC EG8 build by JDM guy that got me very interested in civics

Stock EG9's? there's a "few" out there..lol.

[speedist]

for real, very few. I decided to look for 99 ek3 sedan, i was told parts for it cheaper than the eg's.....

[speedist]

Thread ressurection. Had to ask. What's the average cost to replace the '99 EK3 auto transmission? Thinking to go manual and save myself the hassle.

[supercharged turbo]

I was quoted $3000 for a cvt,$2000 for a gearbox alone and $3500 for a conversion today.That is without labour

[1UZFE]

I kno qualified persons doin it for $6k. Labour and parts.
U get it back in abt 1-2 days max.

[speedist]

Not too bad. A few people told me to stay away from CVT transmission. Why is that?

[1UZFE]

Dats chit tlk. Mine wukkin gr8. Just change oil n clean filter.

[speedist]

Cool. Just need to keep working a few more months and I'll be back on the road again.

[1UZFE]

Also Fareed in Preysal sells d original transmission filter.

[speedist]

Sweet. As you mention that. Are there links to sellers with the original honda oils and what not? Or do you have to order online?

[1UZFE]

Fareed has all dat. Also zeta in el soccoro opposite Auto nation have d cvt oil cheap.

[supercharged turbo]

My cvt giving ah lil trouble every now and then.I changed the oil and filter twice last year and it looks like it needs changing again(colour starting to turn dark).I was advised to go gearbox because a foreign used cvt might be of the same condition or worse due to mileage and that they tend to give trouble.My question is are there anybody who rebuilds cvt transmission properly with original parts?Before people say that it can't be done,if you search the classifieds right here,you would see a powerseller selling original toyota cvt rebuild kits for the new fielder and axio.

[1UZFE]

Best advice is to chk Jason, Eddie or Paul. I know Jason has a transmission guy working for him.

[1UZFE]

Also a guy here selling a cvt tranny ask for a 7day warranty.