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I would personally remove the tray as it will actually increase the corrosion. The tray is fitted by the manufacturer for several reasons....reduce oil leaks reaching the road surface or driveway, noise reduction, aerodynamics and increased fuel economy and many other reasons but none that would be vital if you removed it completely. If there is dirt, corrosion or loose components beneath the cover you would never know. Seems strange if it has been serviced that it is still on there - I always remove them from my cars so I can see an oil leak starting or any loose or damaged components on the underside. At the same time you would more than likely be able to access the washer pump from there as well. I recently fitted an aftermarket washer pump to a Mazda and it works fine (for less than £15).

Well, you might just as well give your son your wallet and see how he gets on with finding something nice (but sensible enough for insurance) 😁 Not sure what the answer is, but having bought an excessive amount of cars over my lifetime I always come back to that gut feeling. In other words I buy with my heart rather than my head and although that sounds foolish, it has always worked for me (mostly). If it feels bad and you are getting those vibes then walk away....there are usually some many clues about the provenance, owner(s), previous repairs, etc - as they say 'if it walks like a duck..." Good luck with your search and let us know how you get on with finding a decent car for him. Got to go now, as just about to start my working day and night with numerous jobs to fund my addiction for old cars and motorbikes 🤣

I would look up to see who your nearest automotive air conditioning company is. Reason being, correct diagnosis and supply of parts (which may be out of stock in most other workshops) Ebay is quite good to look up parts but old Honda parts are getting quite hard to find nowadays

one of the most iconic taxi's in the world (that and the American Checker Cabs)

It's generally found near the intake manifold area on the engine. - what is the issue with the PCV valve?

Certainly sounds like a detent issue for sure

WOW! what a wonderful old Honda - cannot say I have seen one of those for at least 40+ years Hopefully someone will buy it to restore it back to its former glory

not sure, sorry! but I would try to find the most reputable rebuilder rather than the cheapest as they are incredibly complex and expensive to put right afterwards. Surprised there are no exchange / rebuilt boxes out there

eBay link to a Smoke Generator: Smoke Generator

Also, it could be leaking through the tailgate seals or even rear screen washer hose is damaged and allowing water to drip into the boot area. The ultimate way to resolve the issue is to run a Smoke Generator inside the boot area and see where it comes out from

More than likely coming through from the rear light clusters - worth removing them and seeing if the gaskets have been letting water past them. If so, and before refitting it would be prudent to smear some silicone on the gaskets before refitting them

Thats good to know as a recommendation for others, thanks!

Oh its frightening how much things were back then but in my day £1 was a huge amount of money as pocket money then was two and half pence (was the old shilling) and could get quite a bit from the sweetshop with that much. But life was not really under the influence of money and possessions and the good times and memories reflect that. Equally, a new car then was a percentage of the amount of your salary, which apparently today's money it is still that same percentage Interesting post, thanks Alan

That looks in great condition and worth the price for sure.

Definitely a rare one to see on the roads nowadays - feel free to post an advert in the forums to see if you get some interest from any members. Maybe post up some pics of the Civic and some more info to assist with selling it.

Best thing is to see what the part number is (possibly label or sticker on the motor) and cross-reference to Civic motor on eBay

We couldn't afford to waste good(?) beer by spraying it up the walls - you were obviously a wealthy person in the '70s :-)

Most vehicles nowadays have the facility to retrofit accessories and most of it is in place from the factory (as in wiring loom, fuses, etc). If they car was taken to the dealer for retrofitting lights, etc then it is a case of fitting the lights, putting power to the lights (fuse, switches, etc) and then programming it into the CanBus system to activate it.

They used to sell CV gaiters that were split and you placed them over the CV joint and ran glue along the length to secure it along with the clips each end. They sort of worked but were a little bit rigid so would pull off the joint but at least they lasted long enough for an MOT test :-)

Good and bad news then ! CV gaiter is relatively cheap and easy to sort ABS and SRS lights - I would look for any connections under seats (for the SRS) and under the bonnet and each wheel (for the ABS). I believe there is a limited OBD interaction that you can read codes for engine but not sure that it goes deep enough for SRS and ABS. Sometimes it is a common factor such as poor connections on the battery or earth connections to the chassis

I'm not aware that these components would in fact fail due to inherent faults and are not necessarily maintenance items. The turbocharger is best maintained by ensuring the air filter is in good condition and also the engine oil is of the correct grade and quality.

Hi John The most crucial parts to consider changing as a maintenance task are the air filter, oil filter, cabin filter and also the fuel filter (which is a bit of a fiddle to change but quite straightforwards. In addition to these service parts I would advise to change the rear diff oil with the correct fluid from Honda as this can manifest as clunking when turning in on a sharp corner (e.g pulling into a driveway) which tells you the fluid needs replacing. Beyond that, the 3rd generation CR-V is a superb vehicle and there is no reason it shouldn't go on for many years ahead.

I would be tempted to top it up and see if that changes the reading and especially when it gets down to this level again

Loved the adverts of the era as they were memorable - even after 50 years I can still sing the song that was played or the taste of the drink, etc.

I seem to recall using a module from another manufacturer to resolve the parts supply issue at the time - could have been Rover or similar manufacturer that used the same system - at least it gives you an opportunity to widen the search. Searching by Part Numbers would be best to get straight to the correct part