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username wrote:The only filter that I ever saw do that was on a Civic that was running alcohol. a change to metal filter took care of all those issues.
Is it possible that the ethanol in todays fuels caused this? :)
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I think it is possible, I've seen some pretty wild things with the new gas. If it had a high Ethanol count that is where I would start looking.
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nice progress!

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Finally got around to swapping on the 12 inch steelies with new rubber and NOS trim rings. :)
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Lovely civic!
love the color on the wheels.

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Just refinished a grimy old valve cover to replace the one on my car. :)
Not sure why the black paint detailing the letters didn't hold up better.
Hopefully, better luck with the refinished one!
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I'm happy with how the refinished valve cover turned out.
Now I need to repaint the alternator fin shield and mounting bracket. :)
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Wow, what a difference!
You have the knack for detailing.
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Looks, Good.... Hondastuff

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Thanks guys!
I bought a clear reproduction upper timing belt cover from a test run Jack Bower commissioned and made by Bill Colford.
The cover needs to be finely sanded before I put it on.
I think it'll look pretty cool on there.
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