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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (1976-1989) Maintenance & Repair
405 messages, Last post on Jul 03, 2009 at 5:30 AM
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i have an '88 accord with 170,000 miles on it. it has been running great up until this year when the weather started to get cold. i don't know if there is a correlation or not, but the engine has begun developing a habit of quitting when i get to a slow enough speed or just plain sitting at a stoplight. today i could not sit at a single red light and idle without my foot on the gas ensuring that the engine would stay about 2000 rpms. what is the problem? and is it fixable?
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Replying to: bonzman (Dec 13, 2005 2:20 pm) |
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Replying to: bonzman (Dec 13, 2005 2:20 pm) I would try to find an experienced Honda mechanic--you may have to go to a dealer--to have it checked out. Honda carbs by this time are a maze of vacuum hoses due to EPA regulations. Good luck! |
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Hi everyone ! Just bought the car ( 1985 Accord Hatchback 1.8 ) the day before yesterday. Like topic : Where can I find 1) Technical specifications for the car (preferably w. torque diagram) ? and 2) Repair instructions (manual), preferably w photos and/or good illustrations. Is there any info on the Internet any place ? Workshop Manual would be great, but even a manufacturers spare-part catalogue would be very helpful. Thanks in advance !  Cheers Gunnar P.S. Engine runs "fine" , but lacks a bit muscle I'd say. It pulls just fine from lower revs, but seem to get a bit pale from , say, 3,000 rpm and up. Any ideas ? My 1.8 litre engine has a carb. Are they (the engines)sensitive on air filters ? Mine is really dirty, though other cars I've owned have not been that affected by old air-filter... ? Another idea is that the ignition might be set at a too late timing ? I'd appreciate any input ! D.S.
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Replying to: gube2 (Dec 16, 2005 3:50 pm) The most economical option would be a Chilton's manual. I know there is one that covers the 1984-1995 Accord and Prelude. It is not as detailed as a factory shop manual, but will cover general maintenance/repair. It has technical specs, though I am not sure it has a hp vs. rpm and/or torque vs. rpm curves.
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Replying to: gube2 (Dec 16, 2005 3:50 pm) |
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Replying to: haefr (Dec 17, 2005 9:06 am) i find this site excellent for pricing OEM parts and seeing exploded systems diagrams: http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/PartsSearch.jsp
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| hello, i just purchased an 89 honda accord, it is in great shape, however it drops out of fifth gear when you are going down the highway. it also is hard to get into reverse. it seems like there is a part that came loose or broke inside the tranny. because its not always the same. you can feel something moving inside. my question is how do i get to it, and can i just take out the saftey catch. without too much problem. | |
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Replying to: rcc8179 (Dec 16, 2005 7:50 pm)  Re. "underpowered : Did you have the 1.6 litre engine? And did you have automatic gearbox? >> I can imagine the combination of 1.6 litre + automatic + AC = resulting in a very underpowered car... Re. air filter : OF COURSE I'll change the air filter ! I merely wondered if this specific engine is more sensitive than usual , on air filter. This is varying on different engines. Obviously a highly tuned, high revving (sports motorcycle) engine IS demanding on airfiltering - no doubt there. But THIS 1.8 litre/100 hp car engine appear to be modestly tuned and might (or might not) be more tolerant in this aspect. Re. reading info : I'll get a Chilton's (or Haynes), for sure. I just wondered if there's some place on the Internet w. info ? ? Question : Do you know if there's any HP gain (worth mentioning) to be achieved from altering the cam timing (adjustable cam-belt gear) ? I'd be prepared to sacrifice some low-end pulling-power to gain a bit more "fury" on higher revs.  Cheers ! Gunnar |
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