97 accord , restoring some life into it (part 1) 

I love that perhaps the most reliable vehicle ever made can basically be taken apart and put back together with a simple ratchet set and a screw driver.

Bought my brother’s 97 Accord SE for dirt cheap since he bought a new Civic and didn’t have the room for an extra car. The engine needed some TLC so bought a re-ring kit, suspension kit, and new tires. Surprisingly everything still works especially the moon roof...Drove it to Lake Havasu during the hot Arizona summer a 4 hour drive from my house and was so glad the AC was working and blowing cold air for this trip...I’ve been offer some $$$$ for her and not interested selling the old girl...

This is oddly satisfying to watch. It's amazing what a few Tlc things like gaskets, plugs, cleaning, and other minor things can do for a honda to keep it going.

I have one. Great car homes! 🚗 accordians UNITE!

Some people like to golf or go fishing, I like to work on my honda or chop firewood when I'm not watching youtube video's of someone else doing it. Lol I have a big truck but there is just something about driving a honda. I had a mustang that I built the engine on and then sold it and bought the truck.

One of the most useful video I’ve came across, very well put together and easy to understand for beginners

Really liked the video. very good quality and easy to follow. I have a 91 accord ex, a 96 accord wagon and a 98 accord ex. This video gives me confidence to do the thermostat on my 91. Thanks again, Joe

Great video! I have a 97 SE non Vtec I recently bought from my bro who used it as his commuter. Engine is knocking and suspension work is in need. I figured I’ll buy a used engine w/warranty, struts, suspension kit, and down the road. Glad I’m able to perform the majority work myself and will save me lots of 💰 So cool you’re helping out your cousin, I would of helped my bro get the car running for him. He decided to buy a newer car with all the cool gadgets instead. Me, I love these 5th gen Accords and will bring her back to life.

You're doing crowd all over the world by taking him out of a Mustang. The Honda will outlast the Stang, the neighbors Stang and his barbers Stang. My wife drives a 96 Accord that won't die. Ive done the brakes a couple of times, the rad rusted out so I replaced that. The coil went so I replaced that and the alternator I replaced. Put a new windshield in it a month ago and I'm gonna paint it this winter or spring. Good cars and easy as hell to work on. Oh ya! I did the CV axles in it too. I've done more CV axles in the last year than I have in all the years before this one. Good video, Thanks.

Starting my 97 accord le 1.8 f-18 here soon. Has a great interior. Thanks for doing this

On my 1997 Honda Accord I had to remove the rocker arm assembly to replace O rings that let oil into the spark plug hole. Most people only replace the valve cover seals and that's only half of the seals that can fail to let oil in the spark plug hole,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I just picked one of these up for $500 with only 135,000 miles. I didn't even know the mileage when I bought it, I just wanted an older accord - then when I was getting it going I looked down and was shocked.

Great video looking forward to part 2 !

When I did my old 97 Honda Accord I went with a V6 radiator and slim fans they fit easier less hassle and mine was the f22b2 so I switched the thermostat from the Honda 180 degrees to a Chevy 2.2 150 degrees ultra stat worked way better

Good to hear that the Mustang has found a new home. The valve cover looked sweet after the cleaning! Nice of you to look after your family's vehicles like that!

Damn bro I got a 97 ex as well learned some new stuff by watching this keep up the good work man

Nicely done, clear pics and video. We have a 98 Accord..same engine.

Oooh I got a 97 Honda Accord coupe I wanna fix up this is sick

That thermostat was corroded in pretty good. I figure $800 in labour so far and $400 in parts . It's still a good deal.

Nice Vid. We own same Snap on Ratchet and Milwaukee 1/4 inch Ratchet. Bought that Milwaukee when they came out. They are Sweet Ratchets. I am my Families Mechanic also. Well, I taught many nephews, so my workload is down, Thank God.

Just recently got a 2000 accord manual vtec she needs work but I'm in no rush

Man, .....i would have taken of the vtec solenoid off while i had the valve cover. Also, i would check the air idle control valve too.

Its a cool video. I have a 95 5speed and i did some of the same stuff.

I have a 1997 Honda Accord EX Coupe, has est. 215k miles, and would love to know how to contact you, to assist me with DIY tips for my car. I was very impressed with the way you cleaned up various components, (i.e., gasket cover, thermostat, solenoid gasket, etc.), under the hood. Did you use DEGREASER or BRAKE CLEANER? Whenever I would ask, "so called Mechanic", I would get the runaround.. pls HELP!!! Any kind of information on how to maintain, & restoration of my car would be appreciated. Hope to hear from you!

That oil looked like crude from out of the earth. Would have done a motor flush on it. Cool car I always liked that body style.

Otimo video, parabéns, vamos para o próximo. abraçao!!!!!

thanks for upload this

These were good cars but I don't see many of them in my area any more. I guess they finally wore out...my 6th Gen Accord is very similar and has aged gracefully over the years. This is a good video which explains some of the challenges faced in fixing up an older car that has a lot of age and miles on it.

this is like bob ross but with a honda accord

well done son , even i could understand it , thanks

Yo I didnt even know you made this video about this car

That looked great! wish you were near NYC, i would pay for someone to pay attention to details on my 97 accord.

I was given a 2004 Honda Coupe for free with the 3.0 V6 and premium trim level. Heated seats. Premium audio. They think that it has a ring problem because it smokes at high RPM. Should I dump money into this?

Hey I blew my head gasket on my Honda. Should I replace them or get new engin

Bro you did just a good job. I just bought a 96 accord and i have some of the same issues you had. Where you from?

Nice video, where are you located, i can use a mechanic like you.

I just bought one today

Love the toothbrush twirl lol

what a beast

Sometime a bad blower motor will take out the resistor high current

I have the same car been putting money in it for the 2 yrs I've had it.there very expensive to keep

I need line up on my Honda

You should do an h22 swap! What is the latest on your K engine?

Damn free labor , that’s for blood 👍 I hope he paid you 😳

But not saying you didn't do a good job you really did

Recently got keys to a 2001 accord, the engine says ulev vtec

Right above the spark plug wires.. what wire is that? I've been trying to find the clamps to hold it but have no idea what that single cable is.. mines is jus resting on the valve cover

Why THIS music tho bro, I had to backtrack the vid because I started to catch Z's, besides this GREAT video very in depth.

I-like-the-honda

my dad has this car and it has been sitting for the past 7 years, he said that the transmission went out and the battery died, I just wanted to know if it is worth it or possible to restore it.

How'd you get to the blower motor? Did you have to take off the glove box?

I got the same car , but I got a problem my car vibrates when is stopped , inside I don’t know why does anybody know ?

Hey I have a question. I have those same car. My car randomly dies while driving. Do you happen to know what it is?

Hey man if you still have that gasket I just got a 97 accord 2.2 non vtec standard.

Next time put the bottom radiator hose on first before you install the radiator

I got a 94’ will that non Vtec gasket still fit?

I'LL TAKE THAT GASKET SET I'll PAY shipping ??? I have THE Non V TECH 2.2

Do you still have that gasket set?

Hey how can i get parts for mine? I sont know where to buy the gaskets

Did anyone not notice that he put the funnel on top of the cap and poured the fluid into the funnel without taking the cap off?!

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bet that no vtec gasket is gone ?

Good Video, I got a 97 accord 2.2L non vtec, Can you email me back cause, I need a gasket set for my car

Bro the music putting me to sleep! Play some tekashi69 or something cool like trance.!

5w30???? Wtf

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