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#352 of 412 Re: 1989 Honda intermittent cooling problem. [adams135] by chucko3 Jul 25, 2008 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: adams135 (Jul 25, 2008 10:43 am) Radiator cap? http://carmaintenance.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/why-does-a-car-engine-overheat/
#353 of 412 Re: 1989 Honda intermittent cooling problem. [adams135] by kiawah Jul 25, 2008 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: adams135 (Jul 25, 2008 10:43 am) Gauge jumping around like that, is usually indicative of air in the cooling system/engine block. The air can get in there in one of two ways. If you open up the system to change the coolant and thermostat, or if you have a head gasket blown.   With a blown headgasket, the exhaust gas is able to be pushed pass the gasket and into the coolant fluid. This air and pressure causes the waterpump to not be able to circulate the fluid very well, and the exhaust gases are very not so you also overheat. Hope you don't have this problem.   If you just have air in the system from draining and filling, most of the time it will clear itself with some heating and cooling cycles. Engine heats up, pressure builds up, it blows the air (at the highest point) past the rad cap and into the overflow tank. When it cools, it draws coolant back in to refill.   Sometimes you may also have to purge the engine block air, some vehicles have bleeder screws near the thermostat.
#354 of 412 Re: fuel problem [rick105] by tranto Aug 03, 2008 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: rick105 (Mar 04, 2008 7:12 am) Had the same thing Rick. I'm pretty sure you'll find that the vacuum diaphram you mentioned, has failed, and in my car an87 2l carb EX, this is the choke regulator. In my case, what was happening was that the car gradually flooded itself, and eventually cut out, usually at almost the same distance from home.Try wiring open the butterfly valve in the carby a little,the car will run so much better and be more fuel efficient. Down side, the car will be a bastard to start in the morning, and you should run it for at least 3 minutes before setting off.I can't find a replacement part in my part of the world, so any help greatly appreciated. Also the diaphram(plastic) has gone on the distributor and i cant find a replacement for that either. Help!- please. Replies to this message: corkscrew (Aug 04, 2008 7:21 am)
#355 of 412 Re: fuel problem [tranto] by corkscrew Aug 04, 2008 (7:21 am)
Replying to: tranto (Aug 03, 2008 8:32 pm) Try the parts bin: http://www.thepartsbin.com/   Regards, Corkscrew
#356 of 412 Re: 1989 Honda intermittent cooling problem. [adams135] by adams135 Aug 09, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: adams135 (Jul 25, 2008 10:43 am) Guys … I want to thank you for taking the time to give me your thoughts and suggestions. Want you to know I really appreciate all of them.   Thegraduate .. will remember that tip … I cut the AC on so the fans would work and that didn’t seem to help .. will try the heat next time (although I am afraid to get too fat from home with it now).   Chucko3 … DO’t think it is the Rad Cap since I can feel pressure on the rad hose (a trick I learned years ago to keep from getting scalded by opening a Rad that was hot and had pressure on it.   Kiawah ….. I can’t tell you how much I hope you’ve right (i.e no money to speak of ). Will have to see.   I suspect the fans don’t come on because it is not really as hot as the gauge states ..   On another thread someone mentioned headlights … they had one where the gauge did that when the headlights were on (wiring harness?) Since I use them during the day (I like people to see me) this is a slim … remote .. possibility.   Haven’t driven the car since I entered my plea for help. Will have to try tomorrow.   Again … thanks for all your suggestions.
#357 of 412 1987 Accord DX, 2.0L Head-gasket by oliverj3 Sep 17, 2008 (4:35 am)
Hi, everyone. I need to change my 1987DX, 2.0L headgasket (168K miles). I've done this job on older American cars/trucks lots of times, but I couldn't even change the fuel filter on the 1994 Honda (just could'nt get a wrench on it!). I've been scared of newer cars ever since. White smoke pours out the exhaust pipe, and I use a radiator of coolant for every tank of gas...pretty sure I need a head gasket. Can the intake manifold be left attached to the head? Is the timing gear keyed to the shaft, etc? Just how awful is this job? Any guidance will be much appreciated. Thanks
#358 of 412 88 Accord just died by jhicks1 Sep 26, 2008 (12:17 pm)
I own a 1988 accord dx. It has around 200,000 miles, but a good portion of them are tow miles. On my way home from work, doing about 75mph, it just died. No warning, no noise, just died. It sat on the side of the road until that evening when i towed it on a car dolly about 15 miles. When i stopped, i noticed smoke coming from the hood of the car. The coil had melted a hole in itself from the inside out. The key was on Acc, so the flashers would work but thats it. I replaced the coil, car started right up and ran fine for about 40 miles then Just died again. It still turns over fine, just wont start. Any help please!! Replies to this message: mrbill1957 (Sep 26, 2008 7:31 pm)
#359 of 412 Re: 88 Accord just died [jhicks1] by mrbill1957 Sep 26, 2008 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: jhicks1 (Sep 26, 2008 12:17 pm) Did you check to see you still have spark in case the new coil was defective?   Mrbill
#360 of 412 '89 Honda Accord idles high by 0chuck Oct 24, 2008 (5:32 am)
Punching the gas pedal revs up the engine, then the idle goes low and oscilates widely, but below higher rate. Once I go again I have to repeat the procedure. Causing excessive brake wear, and results in poor gas milage. Replies to this message: 0chuck (Oct 24, 2008 6:06 pm) pat (Oct 24, 2008 6:35 pm)
#361 of 412 Re: '89 Honda Accord idles high [0chuck] by 0chuck Oct 24, 2008 (6:06 pm)
Replying to: 0chuck (Oct 24, 2008 5:32 am) Problem solved. The idle adjustment screw was completely loose! Cleaned with carb cleaner and screwed it all the way in. Runs like a top again. Replies to this message: pat (Oct 24, 2008 6:35 pm)

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