93 civic loss of power
#46
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Brandon Scarbrough wrote:
> I have changed the fuel filter, no noticable improvment
well...
>, but it should
> have been done anyway.
>
> I have purchaced a PVC valve and a timming light, I plan to have those
> 2 things done today.
good. before you start doing the timing, make sure the marks on the
pulley wheel are clean and identifiable, then you should have no
problems. remember to jump the service connector to make sure the
automatic timing advance is disabled while you're making adjustments.
if the timing marks appear to be unsteady, the timing belt may be loose
- loose belt allows the cam to lash back and forth relative to the crank
so therefore the timing appears to lash back and forth also.
>
> I went to the auto parts store for the spark plug wires, they didn't
> carry OEM wires, so I ordered a set of OEM wires online.
>
> I have changed the fuel filter, no noticable improvment
well...
>, but it should
> have been done anyway.
>
> I have purchaced a PVC valve and a timming light, I plan to have those
> 2 things done today.
good. before you start doing the timing, make sure the marks on the
pulley wheel are clean and identifiable, then you should have no
problems. remember to jump the service connector to make sure the
automatic timing advance is disabled while you're making adjustments.
if the timing marks appear to be unsteady, the timing belt may be loose
- loose belt allows the cam to lash back and forth relative to the crank
so therefore the timing appears to lash back and forth also.
>
> I went to the auto parts store for the spark plug wires, they didn't
> carry OEM wires, so I ordered a set of OEM wires online.
>
#47
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Brandon Scarbrough wrote:
> frank wrote:
>
>>well, not an expert, but i wonder if the spark plug wires are running
>>to the right cylinders . . . if mucked up, would definitely cause power
>>loss. - fj
>
>
> Thanks Frank, that was my first thought. Any idea on the distrbutor
> the wires go? Like spark plug number #1 goes into the the distrbutor
> at . . . . I have looked around the internet for a diagram, but I
> haven't had any luck yet.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2. #1 should be marked on the cap - it may be an
actual "1", or just another unique mark by the appropriate post - looking at the
end of the distributor, it will probably be either bottom-left or top-right.
> It also seems to idle like crap, maybe the pcv valve?? I doubt it
> though I have changed the oil on this car when it was due since it was
> new.
Check for a vacuum leak. Listen for a hissing or sucking sound. To track a
leak, if there is one, one at a time, pinch off (carefully) the vacuum hoses
coming off the throttle body and intake manifold, until the hissing stops and/or
the idle smooths out.
Also, either get a timing light, or have a competent mechanic check the ignition
timing - if the distributor was flopping around loose, it's entirely likely you
bolted it back in the wrong position.
> frank wrote:
>
>>well, not an expert, but i wonder if the spark plug wires are running
>>to the right cylinders . . . if mucked up, would definitely cause power
>>loss. - fj
>
>
> Thanks Frank, that was my first thought. Any idea on the distrbutor
> the wires go? Like spark plug number #1 goes into the the distrbutor
> at . . . . I have looked around the internet for a diagram, but I
> haven't had any luck yet.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2. #1 should be marked on the cap - it may be an
actual "1", or just another unique mark by the appropriate post - looking at the
end of the distributor, it will probably be either bottom-left or top-right.
> It also seems to idle like crap, maybe the pcv valve?? I doubt it
> though I have changed the oil on this car when it was due since it was
> new.
Check for a vacuum leak. Listen for a hissing or sucking sound. To track a
leak, if there is one, one at a time, pinch off (carefully) the vacuum hoses
coming off the throttle body and intake manifold, until the hissing stops and/or
the idle smooths out.
Also, either get a timing light, or have a competent mechanic check the ignition
timing - if the distributor was flopping around loose, it's entirely likely you
bolted it back in the wrong position.
#48
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Brandon Scarbrough wrote:
> frank wrote:
>
>>well, not an expert, but i wonder if the spark plug wires are running
>>to the right cylinders . . . if mucked up, would definitely cause power
>>loss. - fj
>
>
> Thanks Frank, that was my first thought. Any idea on the distrbutor
> the wires go? Like spark plug number #1 goes into the the distrbutor
> at . . . . I have looked around the internet for a diagram, but I
> haven't had any luck yet.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2. #1 should be marked on the cap - it may be an
actual "1", or just another unique mark by the appropriate post - looking at the
end of the distributor, it will probably be either bottom-left or top-right.
> It also seems to idle like crap, maybe the pcv valve?? I doubt it
> though I have changed the oil on this car when it was due since it was
> new.
Check for a vacuum leak. Listen for a hissing or sucking sound. To track a
leak, if there is one, one at a time, pinch off (carefully) the vacuum hoses
coming off the throttle body and intake manifold, until the hissing stops and/or
the idle smooths out.
Also, either get a timing light, or have a competent mechanic check the ignition
timing - if the distributor was flopping around loose, it's entirely likely you
bolted it back in the wrong position.
> frank wrote:
>
>>well, not an expert, but i wonder if the spark plug wires are running
>>to the right cylinders . . . if mucked up, would definitely cause power
>>loss. - fj
>
>
> Thanks Frank, that was my first thought. Any idea on the distrbutor
> the wires go? Like spark plug number #1 goes into the the distrbutor
> at . . . . I have looked around the internet for a diagram, but I
> haven't had any luck yet.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2. #1 should be marked on the cap - it may be an
actual "1", or just another unique mark by the appropriate post - looking at the
end of the distributor, it will probably be either bottom-left or top-right.
> It also seems to idle like crap, maybe the pcv valve?? I doubt it
> though I have changed the oil on this car when it was due since it was
> new.
Check for a vacuum leak. Listen for a hissing or sucking sound. To track a
leak, if there is one, one at a time, pinch off (carefully) the vacuum hoses
coming off the throttle body and intake manifold, until the hissing stops and/or
the idle smooths out.
Also, either get a timing light, or have a competent mechanic check the ignition
timing - if the distributor was flopping around loose, it's entirely likely you
bolted it back in the wrong position.
#49
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Brandon Scarbrough wrote:
> frank wrote:
>
>>well, not an expert, but i wonder if the spark plug wires are running
>>to the right cylinders . . . if mucked up, would definitely cause power
>>loss. - fj
>
>
> Thanks Frank, that was my first thought. Any idea on the distrbutor
> the wires go? Like spark plug number #1 goes into the the distrbutor
> at . . . . I have looked around the internet for a diagram, but I
> haven't had any luck yet.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2. #1 should be marked on the cap - it may be an
actual "1", or just another unique mark by the appropriate post - looking at the
end of the distributor, it will probably be either bottom-left or top-right.
> It also seems to idle like crap, maybe the pcv valve?? I doubt it
> though I have changed the oil on this car when it was due since it was
> new.
Check for a vacuum leak. Listen for a hissing or sucking sound. To track a
leak, if there is one, one at a time, pinch off (carefully) the vacuum hoses
coming off the throttle body and intake manifold, until the hissing stops and/or
the idle smooths out.
Also, either get a timing light, or have a competent mechanic check the ignition
timing - if the distributor was flopping around loose, it's entirely likely you
bolted it back in the wrong position.
> frank wrote:
>
>>well, not an expert, but i wonder if the spark plug wires are running
>>to the right cylinders . . . if mucked up, would definitely cause power
>>loss. - fj
>
>
> Thanks Frank, that was my first thought. Any idea on the distrbutor
> the wires go? Like spark plug number #1 goes into the the distrbutor
> at . . . . I have looked around the internet for a diagram, but I
> haven't had any luck yet.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2. #1 should be marked on the cap - it may be an
actual "1", or just another unique mark by the appropriate post - looking at the
end of the distributor, it will probably be either bottom-left or top-right.
> It also seems to idle like crap, maybe the pcv valve?? I doubt it
> though I have changed the oil on this car when it was due since it was
> new.
Check for a vacuum leak. Listen for a hissing or sucking sound. To track a
leak, if there is one, one at a time, pinch off (carefully) the vacuum hoses
coming off the throttle body and intake manifold, until the hissing stops and/or
the idle smooths out.
Also, either get a timing light, or have a competent mechanic check the ignition
timing - if the distributor was flopping around loose, it's entirely likely you
bolted it back in the wrong position.
#50
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Thanks to everyone for input!!
I oreder the sparkplug wires from http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on here those
might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my excitment, I put the
plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the recomended plugs
now.
I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car, and frankly
timming it properly seems a little daunting. It was getting late last
night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I get home from
work this evening.
I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my vacume tube. I
replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be doing better,
not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming properly done
the car will be in great shape again.
When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold the fuel
filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I replaced that
with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an hour. It
didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force, it was just
placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the zip tie will
be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back in, but wow
what a needless pain to get that thing off.
#51
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Thanks to everyone for input!!
I oreder the sparkplug wires from http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on here those
might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my excitment, I put the
plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the recomended plugs
now.
I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car, and frankly
timming it properly seems a little daunting. It was getting late last
night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I get home from
work this evening.
I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my vacume tube. I
replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be doing better,
not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming properly done
the car will be in great shape again.
When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold the fuel
filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I replaced that
with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an hour. It
didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force, it was just
placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the zip tie will
be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back in, but wow
what a needless pain to get that thing off.
#52
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Thanks to everyone for input!!
I oreder the sparkplug wires from http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on here those
might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my excitment, I put the
plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the recomended plugs
now.
I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car, and frankly
timming it properly seems a little daunting. It was getting late last
night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I get home from
work this evening.
I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my vacume tube. I
replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be doing better,
not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming properly done
the car will be in great shape again.
When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold the fuel
filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I replaced that
with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an hour. It
didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force, it was just
placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the zip tie will
be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back in, but wow
what a needless pain to get that thing off.
#53
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
"Brandon Scarbrough" <brandon_scarbrough@hotmail.com> wrote
> Thanks to everyone for input!!
>
> I oreder the sparkplug wires from
> http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
> have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on
> here those
> might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my
> excitment, I put the
> plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the
> recomended plugs
> now.
What brand are they? If they're one of the recommended
brands in your owner's manual (e.g. NGKs), then platinums
should not hurt anything, and they should last longer.
> I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car,
> and frankly
> timming it properly seems a little daunting.
Have you perused the online manual discussions of this?
Break down the procedure and ask questions where you do not
understand. Typical questions are:
Where is the service check connector?
Where are the timing marks?
Which timing marks do I line up?
How do I rotate the distributor housing?
Will I have more luck doing this in a darkened garage or
under sunlight? (darkened!)
Take a few days to figure this out.
It was getting late last
> night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I
> get home from
> work this evening.
>
> I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my
> vacume tube. I
> replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be
> doing better,
> not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming
> properly done
> the car will be in great shape again.
There's a very good chance of it, given the history on the
distributor housing you presented.
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold
> the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I
> replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an
> hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force,
> it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the
> zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back
> in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
I would need a photo or drawing to say something
intelligent. Maybe it's just a matter of getting the correct
angle adaptors to get to the bolt head?
> Thanks to everyone for input!!
>
> I oreder the sparkplug wires from
> http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
> have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on
> here those
> might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my
> excitment, I put the
> plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the
> recomended plugs
> now.
What brand are they? If they're one of the recommended
brands in your owner's manual (e.g. NGKs), then platinums
should not hurt anything, and they should last longer.
> I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car,
> and frankly
> timming it properly seems a little daunting.
Have you perused the online manual discussions of this?
Break down the procedure and ask questions where you do not
understand. Typical questions are:
Where is the service check connector?
Where are the timing marks?
Which timing marks do I line up?
How do I rotate the distributor housing?
Will I have more luck doing this in a darkened garage or
under sunlight? (darkened!)
Take a few days to figure this out.
It was getting late last
> night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I
> get home from
> work this evening.
>
> I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my
> vacume tube. I
> replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be
> doing better,
> not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming
> properly done
> the car will be in great shape again.
There's a very good chance of it, given the history on the
distributor housing you presented.
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold
> the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I
> replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an
> hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force,
> it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the
> zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back
> in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
I would need a photo or drawing to say something
intelligent. Maybe it's just a matter of getting the correct
angle adaptors to get to the bolt head?
#54
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
"Brandon Scarbrough" <brandon_scarbrough@hotmail.com> wrote
> Thanks to everyone for input!!
>
> I oreder the sparkplug wires from
> http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
> have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on
> here those
> might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my
> excitment, I put the
> plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the
> recomended plugs
> now.
What brand are they? If they're one of the recommended
brands in your owner's manual (e.g. NGKs), then platinums
should not hurt anything, and they should last longer.
> I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car,
> and frankly
> timming it properly seems a little daunting.
Have you perused the online manual discussions of this?
Break down the procedure and ask questions where you do not
understand. Typical questions are:
Where is the service check connector?
Where are the timing marks?
Which timing marks do I line up?
How do I rotate the distributor housing?
Will I have more luck doing this in a darkened garage or
under sunlight? (darkened!)
Take a few days to figure this out.
It was getting late last
> night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I
> get home from
> work this evening.
>
> I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my
> vacume tube. I
> replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be
> doing better,
> not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming
> properly done
> the car will be in great shape again.
There's a very good chance of it, given the history on the
distributor housing you presented.
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold
> the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I
> replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an
> hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force,
> it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the
> zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back
> in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
I would need a photo or drawing to say something
intelligent. Maybe it's just a matter of getting the correct
angle adaptors to get to the bolt head?
> Thanks to everyone for input!!
>
> I oreder the sparkplug wires from
> http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
> have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on
> here those
> might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my
> excitment, I put the
> plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the
> recomended plugs
> now.
What brand are they? If they're one of the recommended
brands in your owner's manual (e.g. NGKs), then platinums
should not hurt anything, and they should last longer.
> I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car,
> and frankly
> timming it properly seems a little daunting.
Have you perused the online manual discussions of this?
Break down the procedure and ask questions where you do not
understand. Typical questions are:
Where is the service check connector?
Where are the timing marks?
Which timing marks do I line up?
How do I rotate the distributor housing?
Will I have more luck doing this in a darkened garage or
under sunlight? (darkened!)
Take a few days to figure this out.
It was getting late last
> night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I
> get home from
> work this evening.
>
> I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my
> vacume tube. I
> replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be
> doing better,
> not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming
> properly done
> the car will be in great shape again.
There's a very good chance of it, given the history on the
distributor housing you presented.
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold
> the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I
> replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an
> hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force,
> it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the
> zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back
> in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
I would need a photo or drawing to say something
intelligent. Maybe it's just a matter of getting the correct
angle adaptors to get to the bolt head?
#55
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
"Brandon Scarbrough" <brandon_scarbrough@hotmail.com> wrote
> Thanks to everyone for input!!
>
> I oreder the sparkplug wires from
> http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
> have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on
> here those
> might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my
> excitment, I put the
> plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the
> recomended plugs
> now.
What brand are they? If they're one of the recommended
brands in your owner's manual (e.g. NGKs), then platinums
should not hurt anything, and they should last longer.
> I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car,
> and frankly
> timming it properly seems a little daunting.
Have you perused the online manual discussions of this?
Break down the procedure and ask questions where you do not
understand. Typical questions are:
Where is the service check connector?
Where are the timing marks?
Which timing marks do I line up?
How do I rotate the distributor housing?
Will I have more luck doing this in a darkened garage or
under sunlight? (darkened!)
Take a few days to figure this out.
It was getting late last
> night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I
> get home from
> work this evening.
>
> I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my
> vacume tube. I
> replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be
> doing better,
> not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming
> properly done
> the car will be in great shape again.
There's a very good chance of it, given the history on the
distributor housing you presented.
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold
> the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I
> replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an
> hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force,
> it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the
> zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back
> in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
I would need a photo or drawing to say something
intelligent. Maybe it's just a matter of getting the correct
angle adaptors to get to the bolt head?
> Thanks to everyone for input!!
>
> I oreder the sparkplug wires from
> http://www.hondapartsdeals.com I will
> have them today. I purchaced platnum plugs, but I read on
> here those
> might not be the best idea. Unfortunatly, in my
> excitment, I put the
> plugs in all ready, so it looks like I will go buy the
> recomended plugs
> now.
What brand are they? If they're one of the recommended
brands in your owner's manual (e.g. NGKs), then platinums
should not hurt anything, and they should last longer.
> I bought the timming light, I looked around in the car,
> and frankly
> timming it properly seems a little daunting.
Have you perused the online manual discussions of this?
Break down the procedure and ask questions where you do not
understand. Typical questions are:
Where is the service check connector?
Where are the timing marks?
Which timing marks do I line up?
How do I rotate the distributor housing?
Will I have more luck doing this in a darkened garage or
under sunlight? (darkened!)
Take a few days to figure this out.
It was getting late last
> night so I put the car away, iiwll mess with it when I
> get home from
> work this evening.
>
> I checked for hissing sounds, I don't hear any on my
> vacume tube. I
> replaced the PCV valve anyway. The car does seem to be
> doing better,
> not good, but better. I assume after I get the timming
> properly done
> the car will be in great shape again.
There's a very good chance of it, given the history on the
distributor housing you presented.
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold
> the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I
> replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an
> hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force,
> it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the
> zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back
> in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
I would need a photo or drawing to say something
intelligent. Maybe it's just a matter of getting the correct
angle adaptors to get to the bolt head?
#56
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Brandon Scarbrough wrote:
> Elle - Thanks for all the great advice!!!
>
> I don't mind spending money on this car. I will go out tomorrow and
> get new wires, a timming light, and I figure while I have the wires off
> I may as well replace the plugs. I will also replace the PCV valve, I
> know that is long over due.
>
> I am will give the timming a try. I don't mind if the car takes a few
> days or whatever to get back into shape I have another car I can drive,
> I jsut hate to drive it because it loves gas a supra. No big deal for
> awhile though.
>
> I have to say this forum has given me some great advice!! I was a
> little worried posting here, sometimes you get no replies. I usualy
> stick to the tech forums, it is great to find a forum with helpful
> people!!!!! I will post how the 93 civic project goes.
Brandon,
I had to replace the distributer on my 93 civic 5 years ago when the
bearing went bad. I took the old one out and popped in a new one,
without making carefull note of the allignment. just as you describe
with yours, the car was a pig when I started it up. it also sounded
rough. I loosened the bolts on the distibuter, started the car up and
slowly turned the hole assmebly just slightly listening to what sounded
best. when It sounded good, I tightened the bolts back up. I must
have got it right cause my sister has the car now and it has well over
240,000 miles now.
my 2 cents
Dave
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Brandon Scarbrough wrote:
> Elle - Thanks for all the great advice!!!
>
> I don't mind spending money on this car. I will go out tomorrow and
> get new wires, a timming light, and I figure while I have the wires off
> I may as well replace the plugs. I will also replace the PCV valve, I
> know that is long over due.
>
> I am will give the timming a try. I don't mind if the car takes a few
> days or whatever to get back into shape I have another car I can drive,
> I jsut hate to drive it because it loves gas a supra. No big deal for
> awhile though.
>
> I have to say this forum has given me some great advice!! I was a
> little worried posting here, sometimes you get no replies. I usualy
> stick to the tech forums, it is great to find a forum with helpful
> people!!!!! I will post how the 93 civic project goes.
Brandon,
I had to replace the distributer on my 93 civic 5 years ago when the
bearing went bad. I took the old one out and popped in a new one,
without making carefull note of the allignment. just as you describe
with yours, the car was a pig when I started it up. it also sounded
rough. I loosened the bolts on the distibuter, started the car up and
slowly turned the hole assmebly just slightly listening to what sounded
best. when It sounded good, I tightened the bolts back up. I must
have got it right cause my sister has the car now and it has well over
240,000 miles now.
my 2 cents
Dave
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
Brandon Scarbrough wrote:
> Elle - Thanks for all the great advice!!!
>
> I don't mind spending money on this car. I will go out tomorrow and
> get new wires, a timming light, and I figure while I have the wires off
> I may as well replace the plugs. I will also replace the PCV valve, I
> know that is long over due.
>
> I am will give the timming a try. I don't mind if the car takes a few
> days or whatever to get back into shape I have another car I can drive,
> I jsut hate to drive it because it loves gas a supra. No big deal for
> awhile though.
>
> I have to say this forum has given me some great advice!! I was a
> little worried posting here, sometimes you get no replies. I usualy
> stick to the tech forums, it is great to find a forum with helpful
> people!!!!! I will post how the 93 civic project goes.
Brandon,
I had to replace the distributer on my 93 civic 5 years ago when the
bearing went bad. I took the old one out and popped in a new one,
without making carefull note of the allignment. just as you describe
with yours, the car was a pig when I started it up. it also sounded
rough. I loosened the bolts on the distibuter, started the car up and
slowly turned the hole assmebly just slightly listening to what sounded
best. when It sounded good, I tightened the bolts back up. I must
have got it right cause my sister has the car now and it has well over
240,000 miles now.
my 2 cents
Dave
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
"Brandon Scarbrough" <brandon_scarbrough@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:1157477993.267767.235310@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force, it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
>
Think of what will happen if your zip tie fails while you are
driving;gasoline (pumped by the in-tank electric fuel pump)will SPRAY all
over your hot engine parts.
Instant FIRE,perhaps even an explosion.
Well,it's YOUR butt....
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
news:1157477993.267767.235310@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force, it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
>
Think of what will happen if your zip tie fails while you are
driving;gasoline (pumped by the in-tank electric fuel pump)will SPRAY all
over your hot engine parts.
Instant FIRE,perhaps even an explosion.
Well,it's YOUR butt....
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
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Re: 93 civic loss of power
"Brandon Scarbrough" <brandon_scarbrough@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:1157477993.267767.235310@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force, it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
>
Think of what will happen if your zip tie fails while you are
driving;gasoline (pumped by the in-tank electric fuel pump)will SPRAY all
over your hot engine parts.
Instant FIRE,perhaps even an explosion.
Well,it's YOUR butt....
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
news:1157477993.267767.235310@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
> When I replaced the fuel filter, that supid bolt that hold the fuel
> filter clam on, that is right next to the fire wall, I replaced that
> with a zip tie so next time I can get it off in under an hour. It
> didn't seem to be a bolt that held any substantial force, it was just
> placed in a very ackward position. Do you all think the zip tie will
> be ok?? I still have the bolt if I need to put it back in, but wow
> what a needless pain to get that thing off.
>
Think of what will happen if your zip tie fails while you are
driving;gasoline (pumped by the in-tank electric fuel pump)will SPRAY all
over your hot engine parts.
Instant FIRE,perhaps even an explosion.
Well,it's YOUR butt....
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net