1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more

narayan · 7th May 2010, 18:15

sunny - yes u should stick to 14". the ride goes for a toss with 15". i am running 15" and im not happy with the ride atleast.

your FE seems to be very good and im quite surprised u get that figure in delhi traffic. 14 is more like a highway FE for an ohc.

narayan · 7th May 2010, 18:18

When do you know its time to change the engine mounts ?

I have been getting the juddery feel whenever i start moving from 1st gear. only way to avoid it is to give some throttle input.

when i saw a friend of mine start my car and take it from 1st, i could see that the front was showing some vibrations when you merely leave the clutch to move forward ( without giving any accelerator inputs )

i also notice that with the a/c on, i can sense that the vibrations are higher. there is even a noticeable vibration of the hood.

do all these indicate the engine mount has packed ?

its a 1.5 OHC. 2001. done 85k

sushrutha · 7th May 2010, 18:37

@Narayan,
First check the engine mountings as whether they are loose or not. If so get them tightened.
Also for the bonnet vibration, you can avoid the vibration to some extent by pasting the cello tape(Black tape used for wire insulation) on the inside part of the clamp(U shaped below bonnet), which holds the bonnet with the body.

New engine mounts would cost around 7K.

partha379 · 24th May 2010, 12:23

All,

I have a OHC 1.5Exi AT bought second hand at around 74k, currently it has done 78k. I finally got around to overhauling the car - Suspension, O2 sensor, headlights and Underbody corrosion check. Ended up spending nearly 35k on all this and the result of all this is that I have a nice AT car to drive around the city comfortably :-).

Here is the spare parts cost in case anyone else is looking for over hauling there OHC. I did all this in a private garage over here in Chennai, so the prices are not the A.S.S ones - but the parts are either Genuine or equivalent to OE ones.

Timing belt - 1300
RHS drive shaft - 6500
Tie rods/Ball joints - 2200
O2 sensor - 4300
Underbody treatement - 3000
Headlight upgradation to 100/90 with relay - 5000.
Bosch wiper blades - 350.

sushrutha · 24th May 2010, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by partha379

Headlight upgradation to 100/90 with relay - 5000.

Upgradation should not cost you more than 1.5K Rs inlcuding wiring + relay + bulbs(100/90 ).
5K seems pretty higher.
What bulb have you put ? Did you change the headlamp assembly ?
Else the pricing is too much

partha379 · 29th May 2010, 22:57

The above cost was including the headlight assembly, sorry for missing that part and thanks for pointing it out.

_raviShankar_ · 30th May 2010, 10:03

@ partha379 : Is that the rate for both left and right headlight assemblies together or just one of the two ?

alpha1 · 31st May 2010, 15:04

My exhaust pipe is rusted.
I think the portion which is below the rear seat / foot area.

Asked welder - he can't do a patch work job.
Looks like I have to buy a new one - any idea about how much a new one will cost?

kutlee · 31st May 2010, 15:28

go for two piece (total number of pieces = 3) after market pipes. u can get one from automech. pretty decent and cost around 7k.

sunnysdome · 31st May 2010, 18:00

Hi guys..

can any of you guys tell me where can i get Exedy stock clutch for OHC 1.5EXi in Delhi??
I need to get my stock set replaced urgently. Cant seem to get me hands on one here in Delhi.
Also if youll could indicate the price, it would be great.
Thanks in advance.

alpha1 · 1st June 2010, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by kutlee

go for two piece (total number of pieces = 3) after market pipes. u can get one from automech. pretty decent and cost around 7k.

This Automech is in Pune also?

sushrutha · 1st June 2010, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpha1

My exhaust pipe is rusted.
I think the portion which is below the rear seat / foot area.

Asked welder - he can't do a patch work job.
Looks like I have to buy a new one - any idea about how much a new one will cost?

I have got my car's silencer patch work done many times.
Heck the silencer got broke yesterday evening.
Pic is when my silencer got broke sometime back. One can see the patch work done previously at the left side

1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more-sushruth-038.jpg

OEM silencer 3 piece unit costs 22K when i enquired last time.

VTEC_Rocks · 1st June 2010, 12:08

Get an FFE done. It would cost you half the price and the engine will be healthy.

alpha1 · 1st June 2010, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushrutha

I have got my car's silencer patch work done many times.
Heck the silencer got broke yesterday evening.
Pic is when my silencer got broke sometime back. One can see the patch work done previously at the left side Attachment 359562
OEM silencer 3 piece unit costs 22K when i enquired last time.

yeah ... it looks exactly like that ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTEC_Rocks

Get an FFE done. It would cost you half the price and the engine will be healthy.

In pune?
Looks difficult.

kutlee · 1st June 2010, 13:46

contact automech and they might have a dealer in pune. or get it shipped to your address and fixed at any garage.

7th May 2010, 18:15	#346
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,133 Thanked: 2,488 Times View My Garage	sunny - yes u should stick to 14". the ride goes for a toss with 15". i am running 15" and im not happy with the ride atleast. your FE seems to be very good and im quite surprised u get that figure in delhi traffic. 14 is more like a highway FE for an ohc.
	() Thanks

7th May 2010, 18:18	#347
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,133 Thanked: 2,488 Times View My Garage	Engine Mounts Change When do you know its time to change the engine mounts ? I have been getting the juddery feel whenever i start moving from 1st gear. only way to avoid it is to give some throttle input. when i saw a friend of mine start my car and take it from 1st, i could see that the front was showing some vibrations when you merely leave the clutch to move forward ( without giving any accelerator inputs ) i also notice that with the a/c on, i can sense that the vibrations are higher. there is even a noticeable vibration of the hood. do all these indicate the engine mount has packed ? its a 1.5 OHC. 2001. done 85k
	() Thanks

7th May 2010, 18:37	#348
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,701 Thanked: 335 Times View My Garage	@Narayan, First check the engine mountings as whether they are loose or not. If so get them tightened. Also for the bonnet vibration, you can avoid the vibration to some extent by pasting the cello tape(Black tape used for wire insulation) on the inside part of the clamp(U shaped below bonnet), which holds the bonnet with the body. New engine mounts would cost around 7K.
	() Thanks

24th May 2010, 12:23	#349
partha379 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 79 Thanked: 61 Times	All, I have a OHC 1.5Exi AT bought second hand at around 74k, currently it has done 78k. I finally got around to overhauling the car - Suspension, O2 sensor, headlights and Underbody corrosion check. Ended up spending nearly 35k on all this and the result of all this is that I have a nice AT car to drive around the city comfortably :-). Here is the spare parts cost in case anyone else is looking for over hauling there OHC. I did all this in a private garage over here in Chennai, so the prices are not the A.S.S ones - but the parts are either Genuine or equivalent to OE ones. Timing belt - 1300 RHS drive shaft - 6500 Tie rods/Ball joints - 2200 O2 sensor - 4300 Underbody treatement - 3000 Headlight upgradation to 100/90 with relay - 5000. Bosch wiper blades - 350.
	() Thanks

29th May 2010, 22:57	#351
partha379 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 79 Thanked: 61 Times	The above cost was including the headlight assembly, sorry for missing that part and thanks for pointing it out.
	() Thanks

30th May 2010, 10:03	#352
_raviShankar_ BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 153 Thanked: 75 Times	@ partha379 : Is that the rate for both left and right headlight assemblies together or just one of the two ?
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31st May 2010, 15:04	#353
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,184 Thanked: 3,010 Times	My exhaust pipe is rusted. I think the portion which is below the rear seat / foot area. Asked welder - he can't do a patch work job. Looks like I have to buy a new one - any idea about how much a new one will cost?
	() Thanks

31st May 2010, 15:28	#354
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	go for two piece (total number of pieces = 3) after market pipes. u can get one from automech. pretty decent and cost around 7k.
	() Thanks

31st May 2010, 18:00	#355
sunnysdome Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 23 Thanked: Once	helppp Hi guys.. can any of you guys tell me where can i get Exedy stock clutch for OHC 1.5EXi in Delhi?? I need to get my stock set replaced urgently. Cant seem to get me hands on one here in Delhi. Also if youll could indicate the price, it would be great. Thanks in advance.
	() Thanks

1st June 2010, 12:08	#358
VTEC_Rocks BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Get an FFE done. It would cost you half the price and the engine will be healthy.
	() Thanks

1st June 2010, 13:46	#360
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	contact automech and they might have a dealer in pune. or get it shipped to your address and fixed at any garage.
	() Thanks