New Member 07 Fit Sport
Hello all,
Just got a new to me 2007 fit sport AT in black. 138k miles. It was destined for the junk yard until i was given the opportunity to beat the junk yard price, which i did. Original owner was quoted $1200 to potentially replace the transmission after the fit wouldn't move and was towed. The owner had enough and bought a new 2019 subaru that day! I bought the car for $300 :) As you all may have suspected it was the axles. Put in 2 new axles and she is moving again. Inside was very dirty thanks to a long haired dog and an owner that didn't believe in cleaning im assuming. After about 3hr or deep cleaning everything and washing the seats with a hand held carpet washer + lots of Fabreeze, its pretty clean. This was the first site i saw when looking for answers so i decided to join. This will be my gas saver commute car, I own a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab that i daily drive now. I rather not spend that much on gas per month so im pretty stoked. Things i will do slowly will be all fluids, front brakes and inspect the drums and replace if needed. No mods, just maintenance items and keep it clean. Body is solid, no real rust out. Paint it bad, will need a full cut/polish/wax in spring time. Looking forward to reading and learning on here. |
Did you make pictures while replacing axles? What method did you use to pull the ball joint studs out of the steering knuckles?
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Originally Posted by doctor J
(Post 1421545)
Did you make pictures while replacing axles? What method did you use to pull the ball joint studs out of the steering knuckles?
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Originally Posted by Ozer
(Post 1421537)
Hello all,
Just got a new to me 2007 fit sport AT in black. 138k miles. It was destined for the junk yard until i was given the opportunity to beat the junk yard price, which i did. Original owner was quoted $1200 to potentially replace the transmission after the fit wouldn't move and was towed. The owner had enough and bought a new 2019 subaru that day! I bought the car for $300 :) As you all may have suspected it was the axles. Put in 2 new axles and she is moving again. Inside was very dirty thanks to a long haired dog and an owner that didn't believe in cleaning im assuming. After about 3hr or deep cleaning everything and washing the seats with a hand held carpet washer + lots of Fabreeze, its pretty clean. This was the first site i saw when looking for answers so i decided to join. This will be my gas saver commute car, I own a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab that i daily drive now. I rather not spend that much on gas per month so im pretty stoked. Things i will do slowly will be all fluids, front brakes and inspect the drums and replace if needed. No mods, just maintenance items and keep it clean. Body is solid, no real rust out. Paint it bad, will need a full cut/polish/wax in spring time. Looking forward to reading and learning on here. - VictorHash |
Welcome! :)
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I have the fit at my house now that it's registered so I will post some pics today
So far I have exactly $540 into it 300 for car 50 towing 100 for 2 axles 40 for a set of snow tires and steelies (amazing Craigslist find) 50 for hub caps, floor mats https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...419fea79bc.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...a1afed2d59.jpg |
Originally Posted by Ozer
(Post 1421592)
I have the fit at my house now that it's registered so I will post some pics today
So far I have exactly $540 into it 300 for car 50 towing 100 for 2 axles 40 for a set of snow tires and steelies (amazing Craigslist find) 50 for hub caps, floor mats https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...419fea79bc.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...a1afed2d59.jpg amazing. - VictorHash |
1. New plugs soon (then every 60K)
2. Valve adjust (Mechanical tappets, no hydraulic adjustment.. Needs done every 50 to 60 K, its easy.. ) 3. New igniters/coil packs, They bake out because of the design, Rock auto sells the hitachi's like factory for like 200 set. Prob good normally for about 80 to 120K depending on the operating temp of where you live. 4. These engines have the standard OHC aluminum head spark plug issue of coming loose. Make sure they are clean when you put them in ,, use a nylon rifle brush to clean the spark-plug holes. use just a micro dab of anti seize on the first thread of the plug. (< a 1/2 a BB worth) USE A TORQUE WRENCH!!! :) 5. Change the oil, use the honda oil (Synthetic) or any name brand equiv with the right rating. I get coupons from local dealer for 15% off on parts in the mail and it includes oil. Oh and ,, screw Honda specs on service,,, these engines do need attention, nothing heavy. But despite honda's assertions these cars NEED a valve adjust especially if you drive them hard. (The old 80's CVCC civics valves and such were the same way.. ) |
$540, hot damn. I am jealous. Nice find!
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1421752)
$540, hot damn. I am jealous. Nice find!
Im up to $660. |
At any rate $450 car is a can of worms (had same experience with my Camry). When broken axle is misdiagnosed as bad a/t, be prepare to find some other grossly neglected areas
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Originally Posted by doctor J
(Post 1421771)
At any rate $450 car is a can of worms (had same experience with my Camry). When broken axle is misdiagnosed as bad a/t, be prepare to find some other grossly neglected areas
I will need to do front brakes at some point and check plugs and trans fluid soon. |
Sweet! Welcome!
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