The wife's car

[moviedude]

Hi Everyone,
I recently bought my wife a 1990 Honda Civic GL 1500cc hatchback and no it wasn't her birthday! I thought I knew my cars but was pleasantly surprised to find the brake pedal sinking to the floor at lights and junctions just two weeks after purchase. Turned out to be a costly affair with disc rotos and master brake cylinder replaced and system bled. Then a couple of weeks back the thing wouldn't start which turned out to be the starter motor. So, I thought I would do some preventative maintenance and check the fluids, air filter and spark plugs. Thing is after pulling off the four spring clips I can't remove the air cleaner cover. It seems to be held on tight by something else. Is it just stuck and needs a bit more persuasion?

 

[Wax Hands]

Those spring clips are notorious for breaking off after getting age. I have seen them broken more than once. Had a customer come in and the top cover was duct taped down, another put silicone around the cover which made it a real b***h to peal off.

Normally though once you pop the clips back you should be able to pull the cover off, you may also have to remove a clamp that attaches the hose. Typically you can bend it back with the cover still attached to the hose.

 

[Toby Z]

Check ebay for some short ram intakes for 30-40 buck when ever you're ready to take that off. It's easier to replace without the hassels

 

[moviedude]

Check ebay for some short ram intakes for 30-40 buck when ever you're ready to take that off. It's easier to replace without the hassels

Sorry but what is a short ram intake?

 

[moviedude]

Normally though once you pop the clips back you should be able to pull the cover off, you may also have to remove a clamp that attaches the hose. Typically you can bend it back with the cover still attached to the hose.

So witht he clips off I should be able to prise the cover off right?

 

[cgpEJ6]

yes, you should be able to

 

[emerican]

You should be able to yes.