10-19-2014, 06:27 PM
success! but it took some work... more than just following instructions.... FU exhaust manifold stud!
![[Image: IMG_0914_zps625b429a.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0914_zps625b429a.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0915_zps5502b88d.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0915_zps5502b88d.jpg)
so when you own a Honda.. eventually the thin Japanese metal meets the elements and bad stuff happens. someone had tired to fix this before. if it was maaco, it only lasted 5 years (which is longer than their paint lol)
![[Image: IMG_0910_zps5f9acb9c.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0910_zps5f9acb9c.jpg)
they don't make replacement/weld in quarters for the integra... you can cut fronts and fit them but its a pain. so I'm going to try to chassis save it, bondo, and see what happens. if I have to I will cut fronts and weld them in.
![[Image: IMG_0917_zps424ae590.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0917_zps424ae590.jpg)
at some point the rear of the car was hit a little hard. the lower rear bumper supports had been twisted and popped their pinch welds. some of the other pinch welds were showing signs of weakening/rusting... so...
![[Image: IMG_0916_zpsd23bd8d2.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0916_zpsd23bd8d2.jpg)
this is what happens when you have a ruffed paint to seal.
![[Image: IMG_0919_zps957aeb7b.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0919_zps957aeb7b.jpg)
this is what happens when you don't do anything to prep (other then cleaning it)....and have to do it all over again!
![[Image: IMG_0913_zps3362a608.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0913_zps3362a608.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0920_zps9b92d375.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0920_zps9b92d375.jpg)
I want to clean and do a second coat on the inner fenders before I roll them and seal them (hopefully for good).
still soaking bolts and mentally preparing myself for a crappy weekend (next weekend). this new job has got me working even when I get home, so I've only got weekends to work on this thing right now.
![[Image: IMG_0914_zps625b429a.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0914_zps625b429a.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0915_zps5502b88d.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0915_zps5502b88d.jpg)
so when you own a Honda.. eventually the thin Japanese metal meets the elements and bad stuff happens. someone had tired to fix this before. if it was maaco, it only lasted 5 years (which is longer than their paint lol)
![[Image: IMG_0910_zps5f9acb9c.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0910_zps5f9acb9c.jpg)
they don't make replacement/weld in quarters for the integra... you can cut fronts and fit them but its a pain. so I'm going to try to chassis save it, bondo, and see what happens. if I have to I will cut fronts and weld them in.
![[Image: IMG_0917_zps424ae590.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0917_zps424ae590.jpg)
at some point the rear of the car was hit a little hard. the lower rear bumper supports had been twisted and popped their pinch welds. some of the other pinch welds were showing signs of weakening/rusting... so...
![[Image: IMG_0916_zpsd23bd8d2.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0916_zpsd23bd8d2.jpg)
this is what happens when you have a ruffed paint to seal.
![[Image: IMG_0919_zps957aeb7b.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0919_zps957aeb7b.jpg)
this is what happens when you don't do anything to prep (other then cleaning it)....and have to do it all over again!
![[Image: IMG_0913_zps3362a608.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0913_zps3362a608.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0920_zps9b92d375.jpg]](http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac32/JMURACN/IMG_0920_zps9b92d375.jpg)
I want to clean and do a second coat on the inner fenders before I roll them and seal them (hopefully for good).
still soaking bolts and mentally preparing myself for a crappy weekend (next weekend). this new job has got me working even when I get home, so I've only got weekends to work on this thing right now.
#99 - 2000 Civic Si (Future H2 Car, Former H1 car)
IPGparts.com, AutoFair Honda, Amsoil, QuikLatch Fasteners
NASA-MA Tech Inspector (Retired)
IPGparts.com, AutoFair Honda, Amsoil, QuikLatch Fasteners
NASA-MA Tech Inspector (Retired)
