tropicola

Hi,

noticed idle was a bit rough, replaced plugs still same, HT lead seem ok all cylinders appear to be firing....

but i smell petrol/gas when driving and the acceleration seems to have a huge lag

i drive a honda civic ek4 2000 year 1.6 vti 50k miles on the clock

its drinking fuel and using some oil :/

any ideas what the issue could be?

Wankenstein

Possibly catalytic convertor flow issue: http://www.catalyticconverterproblem...er-symptoms-2/

and/or primary o2 sensor: http://www.primechoiceautoparts.com/...-Symptoms.aspx

CEL on? Did you check for fuel leaks?

ezone

In my area (rust belt, USA) we see cars that old rusting out brake and fuel lines under the car. If it's really losing fuel fast, see if there's liquid pouring out?

tropicola

im in the UK this is EU model and i think it may be my manifold as its getting loud

i had a friend look it over but the cat does look pretty rusted, no leaks tho....

i can see no liquid pooring out

no engine light, but will check 02 sensor

tropicola

Hi again,

had the manifold cover off, discover 1 bolt is lose on right hand side, and another is missing the nut!

Lots of black carbon/soot build up around ill post a few pics

gasket has probably gone also, taking it to the shop tomorrow fingers crossed a couple of bolts and a new gasket!

ezone

Ah, it sounds as though you have been smelling exhaust fumes rather than raw gasoline (petrol).