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Hi I am new to the Civic hatch world. This EK hatch that I am about to buy belongs to my tenant and it has a SOHC engine. What should I look out for before I buy it? He wants 800 for it, and the car is a manual. I am coming from a MKIV supra and a NA1 NSX so I have no experience with EK hatches! Any help will be much appreciated! Thanks

 
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check is coolant overflow tank is full and radiator need coolant? That would mean headgasket blown
ask maintenance records.

 
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Check for rot, can be hidden behind the fender liners, fuel lines, break lines, make sure the engine and tranny are good.

 
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Remove spark plugs and inspect for fouling (Google fouling chart).
While plugs are out do a compression test on it.
Before final purchase get a leak down test on it to rule out compression loss and head gasket breach.

Get it up on a lift to inspect for oil, coolant, etc..leaks. Also while on a lift check suspension and steering parts (including bushings). Look for abnormal tire wear.

Spray the car down slowly with a hose and inspect for any water leaks in the interior.
If it's an OBD2 then hook it up to a code reader. Better yet a diagnostic scanner if available.

Does the a/c and heater work?

 
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forgot to mention, if it's stick the shifter bushings are probably wasted

 
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Thanks for all the feedback guys! I will go check all the items next weekend when the seller has time! Ill let you guys know if I end up purchasing this EK for my kanjo civic build!