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Requesting 2000 Civic VP repair advice
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usedcarnewbie
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Jun 14, 2009, 4:43 PM
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Requesting 2000 Civic VP repair advice
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Hello All, I am new here..am computer professional, but dont know much about autos. so i humbly request your advice on my 2000 honda civic VP ( 112k mileage)
During my oil change yesterday, my honda dealer found the found the following issues :
1) brakes front 4mm rotor 19, 8mm /rear .5mm (shoes)
2) R/R wheel cylinder leaking, tires seeping
3) exhaust leaks ( it passed smog test 1 month back though )
4) oil pan gasket leaks
Then they quoted me following rates to replace:
1) Replace rear wheel cylinders and rear shoes - 565.00
2) rear trailing arm bushing 560 + alignment 151.88
3) Exhaust leak diagn 150
4) Left rear strut 313
5) oil pan gasket 320
Now, I would like to know which one of them is absolute must to drive the safely in a order of priority. My wife is using this car mostly, and I dont want to have any safety related issue of the car. Also, the I dont want to spend $2500 on this old car too.
I would request your kind advice on what to do .
please help
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Double J
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Jun 14, 2009, 8:08 PM
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Absolutely a must...BRAKES......Leaking Wheel cylinders (leaks brake fluid).Vehicle is unsafe to drive in this condition.
Anything recommended for Brakes MUST be done.
Rear Trailing Arm bushing ..Depending on what the problem is,this could be a safety issue as well.
Verify what exactly is wrong with the bushing.
Strut....what is said to be faulty with this?
Tires seeping?Slow leaks?could lead to a safety /control issue with the vehicle .
Exhaust leak,Depends on what is leaking..Is the exhaust in poor condition where it could fall off and/or drop down and drag the ground.
Again,depends on what is exactly wrong with it.
Oil Leak from pan gasket.I would think this is some seepage.May be something that can be tolerated for awhile.Keep a constant check on the oil level.Have them verify if this is seepage or is it something that is leaking fast.If so,putting it off could lead to Major engine damage/failure.
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autojoe
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Jun 14, 2009, 8:11 PM
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i would say the leaking wheel cylinders and brakes are most important.That sounds like a lot of money for these jobs.Maybe get an estimate from a independant shop.
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usedcarnewbie
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Jun 14, 2009, 9:35 PM
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Thank you . So I'll check with some independent repair shop tomorrow. So I have to replace wheel cylinder and break shoes first...
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