New guy from AL
08-27-2014
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Hey all. I picked u an 2001 Civic coupe DX for a deal. I drove the wheels off my old 86 Accord so I'm hoping this will be as reliable. But I know I need to fix previous owners f'ups. Thankfully only 2 other owners. 1.7 auto. Since I've bought it I always thought it was dark blue and it is actually black.
08-28-2014
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Thanks guys. Now I need to get on code info and start searching. I need to do a clean on the IACV. 195k and it looked like the original plugs. I bought a set of NGK double platinums but I still have a miss on number 3. Swapped coils with another cylinder and the miss stayed at number 3.
08-28-2014
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Thanks guys. Now I need to get on code info and start searching. I need to do a clean on the IACV. 195k and it looked like the original plugs. I bought a set of NGK double platinums but I still have a miss on number 3. Swapped coils with another cylinder and the miss stayed at number 3.
Compression test.
08-29-2014
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I'll do more testing tonight or tomorrow. I know at the plug for the coil I'm getting 12v with the key on. I didn't do a spark test. I'm going to fire it up for a minute and then pull the plug and see if it is wet and test for spark.
btw: your location sounds familiar. Have a good day Kent.
btw: your location sounds familiar. Have a good day Kent.
08-30-2014
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Update. I did a spark test on an old plug. Good spark. So I pulled the one out and it smelled of gas. So thinking about install I did drop one down the engine bay and that must have been enough. I put the old sparker in and running on all 4. Good deal. Now it needs throttle body cleaning due to low idle.
09-10-2014
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I finally checked valve adjustment and all were within spec. Maybe clean valves through intake? I should have spun it over checking cam\valve movement.
09-10-2014
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Air pressure check (leakdown test) the low cylinder, see where the loss is leaking out or what isn't sealing.
09-11-2014
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It is definitely an exhaust leak. I might be able to check it out through the exhaust port. I sprayed the exhaust manifold cover and any bolts I could get to with PB Blaster. So it is soaking.
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