Trevor

Hi.....welcome to the Club The Accord is a great car and you shouldn't have many issues with it Post up some piccys once the mods are done if you want

the CRV (diesel engine - not sure about petrol engine) uses a Dual Mass Flywheel and self adjusting clutch Either you DMF is worn and this is take up in the slack you are experiencing but this would normally be on takeoff in 1st gear The most likely cause is the self adjusting clutch mechanism which gets weak over time (adjusts by sliding up wedges) and can over adjust leading to slippage. It mainly happens when too much power is put onto the transmission when the vehicle is at lower road speeds. Leave changing gear to higher RPM then this usually solves the issue

I wonder if it is an 'average' fuel consumption meter and has settled down after a mixed driving style if you reset it then it may go back to the actual consumption figure Alternatively, a service may be due and the engine oil quality can contribute to a decrease in economy if the cylinder compressions are reduced with the oil not sealing the rings/bore as efficiently

Here is a selection of thermostats available on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=thermostat&_sacat=0&_from=R40&selcontext=productType%3ACAR_AND_TRUCK&selvel=Variant%3APetrol%2BMPV%2CCar+Make%3AHonda%2CCars+Type%3A1.7%2B16V%2CPlat_Gen%3ARN%2CCars+Year%3A2003%2CBodyStyle%3AFWD%2B--%2BRN%2CModel%3AStream%2CEngine%3A1668cc%2B92KW%2B125HP%2BD17A2%3BD17A5

its usually written in the service book, audio handbook or a separate card in the vehicle wallet If not then the dealer should be able to look up the number (probably for a small charge)

I'm sure if there is corrosion around the area as long as it hasn't gone too deep then possibly it could be taken apart, cleaned up and a new gasket with sealant fitted

Unfortunately, aftermarket parts don't always last the distance like original parts. Can it be welded as this may be sufficient to keep it going as long as there are no leaks

Fine looking machine! How did it get on with the MOT test?

That looks aweful, what ever possessed them to cut it that badly. At the very least I would be tempted to tidy it up with a hacksaw so it doesn't look that bad or maybe put some trim over the edges (I think Halfords sell some door trim that may work)

I would strip the pads out and copperslip the contact points in the caliper carrier bracket then refit to see if that makes a difference

not sure of the differences but worth asking Honda parts department who could give you the relevant part numbers

Have you fitted any aftermarket electrical equipment (dashcam, satnav, stereo) as this may have affected the power supply?

Not sure, but sounds like it needs reprogramming to learn the shift positions. A Honda dealership should be able to perform this operation Sometimes (on other vehicle makes) it can be done manually by resetting the system and driving it to learn the shift patterns but I think it may be best to take to Honda on this occassion

Agree with Scoobs and also the market dictates that it is audible for security and insurance reasons. My Alfa Romeo Mito was not switchable to silent arm/disarm but if you set the region to the Netherlands it would be possible to switch off.

possibly temperature control not working properly, but would require diagnosis to eliminate this as an issue. I would first check the cabin filter is not completely clogged up and not allowing air to flow through - a cheap and easy fix if this was the case

There are a few E:NY1 members in the forum now, so hopefully one of them might know the answer

Yes, very sad indeed that some of these stores are no longer around

Hi....welcome to the Club Wise choice and think most reliable vehicle of the options Good to have you onboard!

Still want a chopper bike, wanted one when i was a kid but couldn't afford one, wan't one now (aged 60) and still can't afford one! 😞 The naffy sandwiches I have never heard of let alone tried one, Cholestoral comes to mind 🙂

I would try a replacement (quality one) in the fob and see if that improves it

Not much for CR-Vs that I am aware of I fitted side window wind deflectors which gave it a better appearance and also you can get side-steps and bullbars for it Try https://direct4x4.co.uk/ for some parts

You could try changing the blades to non-silicon ones as these can often create the noise you mentioned.

Fantastic car back in the day and hope you bring her back to her former glory Parts can be an issue to source so any opportunity to acquire spares is definitely advisable

a truly great era in which we lived....wasn't all good though, 3 day working week, strikes, power cuts, etc

great shootout! both fine vehicles of an era to be fair