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Replying to: cybercool (Mar 19, 2008 9:44 pm) Also, addressing concerns that leach engine power like dragging brakes, under-inflated tires, poor wheel alignment, and worn suspension components is critical. Once you know you fixed everything BROKEN on the car, intake and exhaust (which arguably make more noise than power) are about all that there is in that motor. Be nice to it and let it save you gas money while you save up for something faster.
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Mar 20, 2008 6:04 pm) One mechanic told me I have several oil leaks from these areas that need to be replaced, distributor 0-ring, valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket. Also, after running for a while my engine light goes on. Can this be making my Honda shake a lot? Will a nice tune up fix the problem? I already coughed up $700 over 2 years since I had it. I really don't want to spend more. Thanks Cybercool |
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Replying to: cybercool (Mar 27, 2008 4:49 pm) 
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Replying to: cybercool (Mar 27, 2008 4:49 pm) These can also be DIY items. Valve cover and spark plug holes is pretty easy. I haven't done an oil pan, but I have done distributors and don't remember them being terrible. You should look into a factory shop manual or a Haynes/Chiltons at the very least. Your local library should have those as well. Also, after running for a while my engine light goes on. You can pull the code for the check engine light and it will help you debug the problem. There are instructions on how to pull codes in the repair manuals. Can this be making my Honda shake a lot? No, that sounds like a motor mount issue. If a timing belt was installed with the balance shafts out of phase, that could do it too but I would be more inclined to think motor mounts. I already coughed up $700 over 2 years since I had it. I wouldn't cry about spending $350/year to keep a 15+ year old car on the road. If you are worried about spending that amount, you aren't in a place to be looking at performance modifications.
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Mar 27, 2008 6:27 pm) Cybercool
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| I am a real novice and have a code indicating a bad cat converter on a 98 4 cylinder Accord. It has 135,000 miles on it. The code has been on for about 2 months now and I get an occasional hestation while driving. The car is too good to pitch and too old to invest $1,100.00 for a new converter. I know there is an o2 sensor in front of the converter and another in the converter. What additional problems might I be creating by replacing the converter with a straight pipe? Will the car still operate properly with the single o2 sensor? I want to make sure I don't make a bad situation worse. Any help or step by step instructions on how to deal with the issue would be much appreciated. | |
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Hi all, When starting up my 93' Accord, gas already in tank, engine cranks after long startup. After adding more gas (regular) I noticed hesitation when depressing gas pedal. I had a friend install a new fuel pump back in Dec 2007. Can this be a fuel gauge pressure problem? Where should I start to look for problems? I don't want to spend too much $$$ Thanks cybercool
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Replying to: cybercool (May 26, 2008 7:19 pm) -mike
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Replying to: paisan (May 27, 2008 3:55 pm) I'd like to know if adding a cold air intake part and flowmaster rear exhaust will add more HP to my accord and maintain a nice oxygen flow system? Thanks Cybercool |
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Replying to: cybercool (May 27, 2008 7:19 pm) -mike
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