Anyone good at repair?

pariah · 28th May 2007, 16:02

Was browsing Ebay and found a Civic needing a little TLC. Went to the sellers web site here:

http://amlinternational.co.uk/details.asp?CarID=838

Thought some of the more able (mechanically speaking) might be interested.

stew · 28th May 2007, 16:33

Not to bad as the price has just been reduce. If only I was good at body work

Hartside · 28th May 2007, 16:59

Surprised no one wants it for the engine alone!

Bog · 28th May 2007, 17:08

Am I missing something here? Why does'nt the owner/dealer/insurance co. get it repaired? On the face of it, the damage does not look too bad, it's certainly not a write off.

Hartside · 28th May 2007, 17:19

No, your right. Does seem a bit strange

sfboy · 28th May 2007, 18:20

Damage to subframe and no doubt all the airbags will need replacing

MC Hammer · 28th May 2007, 18:27

Quite a lot of damage though and expensive stuff to put right.
The front wheel has moved back quite a way so suspension and stuff required. the body might be bent so some re jigging required. Drivers Airbag has blown, (not sure about the passengers one) so that's not cheap to replace.
So unless you have a supply of cheap bits it would be a costly repair.

Yorkmister · 28th May 2007, 20:02

Had an accident in my previous car (2001 Civic 1.6 Exec) in Jan. Exactly the same position only the wheel was not in line. Windscreen cracked. It would have cost over £8000 to repair so was a write off. Replacing air bags would have cost £500 each. The chassis can be out of line as when air bags come into use this is one of the disadvantages. Beware.

Willie · 28th May 2007, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC Hammer

Quite a lot of damage though and expensive stuff to put right.
The front wheel has moved back quite a way so suspension and stuff required. the body might be bent so some re jigging required. Drivers Airbag has blown, (not sure about the passengers one) so that's not cheap to replace.
So unless you have a supply of cheap bits it would be a costly repair.

This has been on ebay at the higher price. Definately a costly repair. When you add £6,000 - £8,000 on to the asking price, it doesn't seem such a bargain.

tommygun · 1st July 2007, 23:31

Hi all,

This is my first post and want to say that this is a great forum, so thanks for the help and advice.

I actually ended up buying this car (on a whim) and have got most of the parts for it now. Its cost me £1700ish

so far and now only need the drivers and passenger airbags.

The drivers airbag looks ok to replace and was quoted £160ish by Honda dealership. They also quoted me a similar price for the passenger airbag.

This is where im stuck.

How does the passenger airbag fit into the dash? Or do i need a whole dash too.

Any help on this would be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance.

Nighthaunt · 2nd July 2007, 00:48

Welcome Tommygun - pottsy will probably (???) have an idea - have you tried looking at the remove dash how to?
Good Luck with the fix btw
Alex

FWH · 2nd July 2007, 21:17

Don´t know if this link helps at all?

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/dismantled.php

GOOD LUCK!!

tommygun · 2nd July 2007, 21:24

Thats great guys, thanks for the help

.

Does anyone know where i can get a workshop manual? Ive been 'googling' like mad

FWH · 2nd July 2007, 21:26

I am afraid the answer to that one is:
PLEASE let us know if YOU find one.

WoolyCiv · 2nd July 2007, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommygun

Hi all,

This is my first post and want to say that this is a great forum, so thanks for the help and advice.

I actually ended up buying this car (on a whim) and have got most of the parts for it now. Its cost me £1700ish

so far and now only need the drivers and passenger airbags.

The drivers airbag looks ok to replace and was quoted £160ish by Honda dealership. They also quoted me a similar price for the passenger airbag.

This is where im stuck.

How does the passenger airbag fit into the dash? Or do i need a whole dash too.

Any help on this would be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance.

Welcome to the forum tommygun.

Keep us up to date with the progress, will you. I'm sure a lot us will be interested especially if you post some pictures of the rebuild.

tommygun · 2nd July 2007, 22:09

Wish id thought of that earlier and taken some snaps

because all the bodywork has now been done. Was very very light and prob wouldnt have made a good read anyway. Just needs respraying now.

But i'll take pics of the passenger airbag installation and post them here.

LouLou · 30th September 2007, 11:40

Hi all,
i've just signed up to the forum as i've just gone and bought an ex modal which sounds to have the same issues as tommygun's.

i'm also having some issues with the passenger airbag and fixing the dash and i was wondering if anyone could give me some help or advance.

I'd be really grateful thanx

FWH · 30th September 2007, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouLou

Hi all,
i've just signed up to the forum as i've just gone and bought an ex modal which sounds to have the same issues as tommygun's.

i'm also having some issues with the passenger airbag and fixing the dash and i was wondering if anyone could give me some help or advance.

I'd be really grateful thanx

Which issues? Been crashed you mean?

LouLou · 30th September 2007, 11:49

that about covers it.
the front body work hasn't been a too bad, few wee extras keep cropping up along the way but the thing thats bothering me most at the minute is getting the interior sorted.

czechplastik · 30th September 2007, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouLou

that about covers it.
the front body work hasn't been a too bad, few wee extras keep cropping up along the way but the thing thats bothering me most at the minute is getting the interior sorted.

Hey LouLou!

Have you spoken to any of the local dealers, they should be able to tell you exactly what you need.

28th May 2007, 16:02	#1 (permalink)
pariah My other car is a bike... Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2007 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone good at repair? Was browsing Ebay and found a Civic needing a little TLC. Went to the sellers web site here: http://amlinternational.co.uk/details.asp?CarID=838 Thought some of the more able (mechanically speaking) might be interested.

28th May 2007, 20:02	#8 (permalink)
Yorkmister Valve Cap Join Date: 6th March 2007 Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone good at repair Had an accident in my previous car (2001 Civic 1.6 Exec) in Jan. Exactly the same position only the wheel was not in line. Windscreen cracked. It would have cost over £8000 to repair so was a write off. Replacing air bags would have cost £500 each. The chassis can be out of line as when air bags come into use this is one of the disadvantages. Beware.

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stew Valve Cap Join Date: 13th May 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not to bad as the price has just been reduce. If only I was good at body work

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Hartside Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 557 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Surprised no one wants it for the engine alone!

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Am I missing something here? Why does'nt the owner/dealer/insurance co. get it repaired? On the face of it, the damage does not look too bad, it's certainly not a write off.

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Hartside Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 557 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No, your right. Does seem a bit strange

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sfboy Wheelnut Join Date: 8th January 2007 Location: UK Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Damage to subframe and no doubt all the airbags will need replacing

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MC Hammer Kids use a lot of space Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: UK Posts: 608 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quite a lot of damage though and expensive stuff to put right. The front wheel has moved back quite a way so suspension and stuff required. the body might be bent so some re jigging required. Drivers Airbag has blown, (not sure about the passengers one) so that's not cheap to replace. So unless you have a supply of cheap bits it would be a costly repair.

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tommygun Valve Cap Join Date: 1st July 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all, This is my first post and want to say that this is a great forum, so thanks for the help and advice. I actually ended up buying this car (on a whim) and have got most of the parts for it now. Its cost me £1700ish so far and now only need the drivers and passenger airbags. The drivers airbag looks ok to replace and was quoted £160ish by Honda dealership. They also quoted me a similar price for the passenger airbag. This is where im stuck. How does the passenger airbag fit into the dash? Or do i need a whole dash too. Any help on this would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

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Nighthaunt Car short of a Drive ;) Wheelnut Join Date: 5th May 2007 Location: Canterbury - Kent Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome Tommygun - pottsy will probably (???) have an idea - have you tried looking at the remove dash how to? Good Luck with the fix btw Alex

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,227 Thanks: 6 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	Don´t know if this link helps at all? http://www.civinfo.com/forum/dismantled.php GOOD LUCK!!

2nd July 2007, 21:24	#13 (permalink)
tommygun Valve Cap Join Date: 1st July 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thats great guys, thanks for the help . Does anyone know where i can get a workshop manual? Ive been 'googling' like mad

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,227 Thanks: 6 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	I am afraid the answer to that one is: PLEASE let us know if YOU find one.

2nd July 2007, 22:09	#16 (permalink)
tommygun Valve Cap Join Date: 1st July 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wish id thought of that earlier and taken some snaps because all the bodywork has now been done. Was very very light and prob wouldnt have made a good read anyway. Just needs respraying now. But i'll take pics of the passenger airbag installation and post them here.

30th September 2007, 11:40	#17 (permalink)
LouLou Valve Cap Join Date: 30th September 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all, i've just signed up to the forum as i've just gone and bought an ex modal which sounds to have the same issues as tommygun's. i'm also having some issues with the passenger airbag and fixing the dash and i was wondering if anyone could give me some help or advance. I'd be really grateful thanx

30th September 2007, 11:49	#19 (permalink)
LouLou Valve Cap Join Date: 30th September 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	that about covers it. the front body work hasn't been a too bad, few wee extras keep cropping up along the way but the thing thats bothering me most at the minute is getting the interior sorted.