so i have a 97 2.2cl. i bought it with 138k, yes i know, lots of miles, but its in really good condition. anyways, the light for my rear defroster doesnt work(it flashed like twice a couple months ago), and i've been having this problem where at low end accelaration, about 2k i get a pinging noise. i went to my friends dads auto shop, he said i need a new fuel filter, but im not completely sure on that. just kinda want to verify.

on top of this all i have a cracked radiator that is consistantly leaking coolant. i was wondering if theres any aluminum radiators out there besides koyo. koyo is too much.

 

koyo's are like $100 shipped. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...spagenameZWD1V
i'd just get the fuel filter changed, it shouldnt cost that much.

 

alright cool. i need to get a job though. living off daddy has got kinda old, and i havent had a job since summer (im in school) so ive been really broke. im sure ill get the fuel filter soon, but i need to save up for a new radiator and tires, possibly rims.

anyone have any other idea what the pinging could be?

 

By "pinging" do you mean pre-ignition knock engine sound, or do you mean an external noise under the car such as high pitched rattle.

Pre-ignition knock is unusual for 2.2CL's, but might be caused by mis-timed base engine timing (should be 15 deg BTDC), or possibly blocked EGR flow. No EGR flow causes higher combustion temps and can cause pinging in some vehicles, but I've never encountered in Acura/Accords w/ the 2.2L engine, even though I've had EGR manifold ports completely blocked on a couple of acura/accords.

Note, there is a recall on some 97 Acuras that will provide a free emissions check and tuneup. If your's hasn't had this done, I would highly recommend it. I had it done on my 97 Acura 2.5TL and it made a big difference in engine smoothness. You get new plugs and wires for sure.

If the noise is external to the engine, and perhaps a high pitched rattle, check the heat shields on the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter.

good luck

 

well im in the process of removing the heat shields. and i really should take it to the dealer, problem the closest one to me is really far away. but thanks for the help.

and yes, it does sound like its coming from the engine.

 

oh yeah, you have an extended emissions warranty until you hit 150k/ 15yrs.
btw i would get that radiator changed out asap before one day you overheat and blow a headgasket or worse.

 

yeah im getting a new radiator really soon. im getting clear corners too. maybe intake. im changing my timing tomorrow, finished taking off the heat shield today, and getting tires saturday. any suggestions for tires? stock rims, but i need something high performance that will work well year round, including snow, and very heavy rain(i live in washington)

 

The Yokohoma Avid V4S might be just what you're looking for. They're great year-round tires and give an excellent ride.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V

 

looks good. thanks

 

Im selling parts for the 2.2 cl. Brake rotors, pads, Intake, and clutch. Check it out.

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-few-cl-parts-374352/

 

i bought those tires last yr, they get great traction in hot/cold/rain and handled pretty good in the snow. they were smooth and very quiet tires. but a bit on pricey side. i paid 125 installed for each tire.

 

Yeah. They're a bit pricey, but tires are one thing I just can't go cheap on. And I absolutely love Yokohama. Best tires I've ever owned.

 

well my dads really wierd and decided to get me pirellis. i cant complain though, they are nice.

 

you know what, thank you for conforming with black market rules. Seriously, you're one of the few. Know what, I'm not that far from Wilmington, we should have a meet if you're interested. It's only about an hour and a half away for me, I could maybe convince 5-speed and Clpwnr to make a nice NC meet. I think we should have a all out NC meet, be it TL's or CL's, TSX's or MDX's, I'll post in the meets section.

 

Im down for a meet.. I used to go to them when i had my 02 SI.. I dont have my CL anymore but i do have those parts i never got to install. I got TBoned at the south college rd and new center rd light. Sucked really bad... Now im driving a 96 Integra LS.. Its not a bad car but a few months ago i got out and found out my ebrake dont work. It rolled back and messed up the passenger side pretty bad. I have new rotors im installing soon.. Let me know if you want to meet. Im good to meet on weekends just not next.. LMK