What engine fits Honda Del Sol?
Honda CR-X del Sol
| Honda del Sol | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L D15B7 I4 1.5 L D15B VTEC I4 1.6 L D16Z6 I4 1.6 L B16A2/B16A3 I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,370 mm (93.3 in) |
When did the Honda del Sol go out of production?
U.S. sales ended in 1997, while in Europe and Japan the car was available for a couple more months. Based on the Honda Civic, the Del Sol was a true sports car from the 1990s.
What causes 3rd gear grind on Honda del Sol?
3rd gear grind especially when cold is somewhat common on 5 spd cars where the transmission is either old or mistreated. Shift forks get bent from abuse. It’s an expensive fix due to the labor involved. Door triangle window frames, the black painted parts, seem to rust out from the bottom up on some cars.
What causes rust on front of Honda del Sol?
Bolts and brackets that hold down the front corners of the seats will wick the moisture upward. Any car with significant water intrusion will have surface rust on, in and around the mounting flange. The flange just so happens to be on top of the carpet.
Why does my del Sol have water in the trunk?
Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well. They will show cracks, chunks missing, etc… Trunk water leaks due to the seals on the rear sail panels or tail lights going bad. Pull the trunk liner aside if you can and look for signs of water sitting or a musty smell.
U.S. sales ended in 1997, while in Europe and Japan the car was available for a couple more months. Based on the Honda Civic, the Del Sol was a true sports car from the 1990s.
What kind of engine does a del Sol have?
This was an entry level VTEC engine that produced 128 bhp (95 kW; 130 PS), matching the power of the 1.6 Si version. Despite the body resemblance to a mid-engined car design, the del Sol shared a front-engined design with the contemporary Honda Civic .
Why is MY 1993 Honda del Sol rusting?
The only downfall to that part of the car is the body flexing when the top is off.. there’s also some weak spots when it comes to the body rusting. For some reason they like to rust on the rockers right after the door.
How big is a 1994 Honda del Sol?
D series are known for 2 things… reliability and slowness. But combined with the weight of the del sol and its not that bad. I think it weighs about 2400 pounds unless you have the automatic transtop which is doubtful. I love the way the car feels and handles, it’s pretty comfy to sit in. Everything is in arms reach.