1995 HONDA INTEGRA TYPE R DC2

Typical onset: 80,000-150,000 mi

Symptoms: Excessive shifter vibration and slop, especially under acceleration, Clunking when engaging/disengaging clutch, Difficulty finding gears cleanly, notchy shifts, Visible engine movement from engine bay

Fix: Replace all three mounts (front, rear, side) as a set—doing one at a time transfers stress. Front mount is hydraulic and fails most often. 2.5-3.5 hours labor. Use OEM Honda or quality aftermarket (Hasport, Innovative); cheap mounts last 6 months.

Estimated cost: $400-700

Typical onset: 100,000-180,000 mi

Symptoms: Loud ticking/tapping from valve cover at idle, worse when cold, Noise increases with RPM, can sound like marbles in a can, VTEC engagement may feel softer or delayed, Oil consumption may increase slightly

Fix: B18C uses solid lifters that wear from poor oil maintenance or extended high-RPM use. Replace all 16 lifters, inspect cam lobes for scoring. If cam lobes show wear, camshaft replacement required. 6-8 hours labor for lifters only, 10-14 hours if camshaft needed. Requires valve adjustment afterward.

Estimated cost: $800-1,200 lifters only, $2,000-3,200 with camshaft

Typical onset: 120,000-200,000 mi

Symptoms: Oil weeping from head/block mating surface, visible external leak, Coolant loss without visible external drips—check oil cap for milkshake, White smoke from exhaust on cold start that persists, Overheating or fluctuating temp gauge, Bubbles in coolant reservoir when running

Fix: B18C head gaskets fail from age, overheating events, or improper previous torque. Requires cylinder head removal, resurface if warped (common on overheated engines—check with straightedge first). Replace timing belt, water pump, cam seals while apart. 12-16 hours labor. Always pressure-test cooling system and check head flatness before reassembly.

Estimated cost: $2,200-3,800

Typical onset: 150,000+ mi

Symptoms: Visible wobble of crank pulley at idle—watch from below, Serpentine belt shredding or rapid wear, Rough idle vibration, felt through whole car, Squealing or rubbing noise from front of engine, Check engine light with cam/crank correlation codes

Fix: Rubber isolator between hub and outer ring deteriorates, allowing pulley to wobble or separate completely. If it fails while driving, can destroy timing belt and cause valve-piston contact—bent valves, full rebuild. Replace immediately when wobble detected. 2-3 hours labor. Remove timing cover to inspect timing belt for damage.

Estimated cost: $350-600

Typical onset: 100,000+ mi

Symptoms: Oil seeping from VTEC solenoid area on valve cover, Check engine light with P1259 VTEC system code, Loss of power above 5,800 RPM—VTEC not engaging, Engine hits limiter early, feels flat in high RPM

Fix: Small gasket behind solenoid hardens and leaks. Solenoid screen clogs with sludge if oil changes neglected, causing pressure loss. Remove solenoid, replace gasket and O-ring, clean screen. If solenoid tests bad (check resistance: 14-30 ohms), replace unit. 1-1.5 hours labor. Simple job but kills the Type R's character if ignored.

Estimated cost: $150-350

Typical onset: 120,000-180,000 mi

Symptoms: Grinding or crunching when shifting into 2nd gear, especially when cold, Gear pops out of 2nd under deceleration, Difficult to engage 2nd cleanly without double-clutching, Metal shavings in transmission fluid

Fix: S80 transmission in Type R is strong but 2nd gear synchro wears from aggressive shifting and clutch dumps. Requires transmission removal and rebuild—replace syncros, inspect shift forks for wear. Some shops replace with updated synchro rings. 8-12 hours labor. Catch early—metal debris damages other gears.

Estimated cost: $1,800-2,800

Typical onset: Not mileage-specific—age and fuel quality driven

Symptoms: Hesitation or stumbling under hard acceleration above 6,000 RPM, Engine cuts out momentarily when fuel tank below 1/4, Poor fuel economy, rough idle, Whining noise from rear when key is on—fuel pump priming

Fix: In-tank fuel filter often neglected—Honda spec is every 60k but many go 100k+. Clogged filter starves high-RPM fuel demand. External filter under car also clogs. Replace both filters first. If symptoms persist, pump is failing. Pump replacement: 2-3 hours, drop tank. Filters alone: 1 hour.

Estimated cost: $150-250 filters, $600-900 with pump