replacing ignition stuff - tune up - Honda Prelude Forum

BryanS · 01-02-2002, 10:07 PM

I need to replace my plugs, wires, and cap/rotor. I've always heard that Honda is the way to go for the cap and rotor, but what about plugs and wires? My 95 VTEC has just a thermal exhaust and aem cai. Also, where can I find those parts online the cheapest?

My car has 113k and I've regularly done valve adjustments. I also need to get the timing belt done. Is this something I can tackle myself? My mechanical ability extends about to the valve adjustment, but not much further as of yet. What might it cost to get it done by a pro?

Any other things need to be done? Maybe change tranny fluid? Anything else?

Machine Head · 01-03-2002, 08:50 AM

Honda cap and rotor
Magnacore wires
platinum plugs..no need to go copper you aint got FI or NOS

DOn't forget to swap your feul filter to

Leave the timimg belt to the pros..dealer wil charge you around $200

Mark94 · 01-03-2002, 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by Machine Head

Leave the timimg belt to the pros..dealer wil charge you around $200

Hit the nail on the head, leave it to the pros.

Dealers around here wanted $625 to do the timing belt and water pump. They told me the VTEC model costs more than the Si. They said it was more involved.

I ended up getting my timing belt done, all drive belts, and new tensioner, and water pump changed for $425 through a mechanic that my brother knows. This mechanic said that he would never work on another VTEC car because it was a pain.

Definitely have your water pump changed when you have the timing belt changed.

BTW: if you are not interested in going aftermarket on the wires, I have a brand new set that I purchased from Honda along with the coil wire. I could sell them cheap. Let me know if you are interested.

Mark

BryanS · 01-04-2002, 12:00 PM

anyone know a good source for Magnacore wires and platinum plugs online?

BryanS · 01-05-2002, 04:55 PM

I found stuff at Nopi, but it seemed kinda expensive and they didn't have magnacore wires. Anyone know a good site to get them from?