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Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Dec 11, 2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,718
Posted By 97CivicEX

charge the battery really good. your alternator...

charge the battery really good. your alternator may be going out and not charging the battery at idle. If the battery is on the harry edge of power it will crank the engine, but not have enough...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Feb 21, 2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,040
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: header question

could also just be improper valve lash settings
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Jun 1, 2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: 98 EX Overheating

over heating the way you described it is a sign of a blown head gasket. You might want to check that too.
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
May 1, 2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: missing link

Nope, it is installed the right way. Under vacuum, the air flow is such that there is suction into the throttle body. When I installed it, I double checked the functioning of the check valve by...
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
May 1, 2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By 97CivicEX

missing link

To my understanding all it is is a one way check valve to prevent boost to ever hit the MAP sensor right? So you should be able to install it even when not boosted. I have most of my kit already...
Forum: Engine & Internal
Apr 22, 2006, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,829
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: JDM D15B question

Thanks. I guess I'll have to incorporate the price to convert obd2-obd1 into the engine swap consideration.
Forum: Engine & Internal
Apr 21, 2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,829
Posted By 97CivicEX

JDM D15B question

I am planning to use a jdm d15b in my car as a replacement for my OBD2 d16y8. I know it should bolt right up and it is pretty much a d16z6 with different pistons(compression). I remember reading...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Feb 10, 2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: loosing oil

I second that. A compression test and leak down test will tell you alot about your engine. Also look at the spark plugs and see if you have oil deposit or residue.

by the way, smoke out of...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Feb 9, 2006, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,595
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: smell like propane gas

In the cases that I have seen when the CAT gets burned out it smells like propane. When the CAT is about to go out or gets clogged it smells like rotten eggs. It is not to say that the CAT is for...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Feb 8, 2006, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,595
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: smell like propane gas

my guess is your CAT is burned out. What year is your car?
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Feb 7, 2006, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,365
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: firing order 78 civic

damn, I use to have a 79 in high school and loved it then too.
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
Feb 6, 2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,959
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: Turbo Time!

what air fuel gauge are you looking into getting?
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
Feb 6, 2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,224
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: Octane

As I mentioned before(see my posts above), I use 50%/50% water/methanol mixture and that workes great. Methanol is a form of alcohol, but never ever use rubbing alcohol as that will ruin your seals...
Forum: ECU Tuning & Fuel Management
Feb 6, 2006, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,280
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: injector & throttle body cleaning

https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_116495/mpage_1/key_clean%252Cinjectors/tm.htm#117343
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
Feb 2, 2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: wanna hear my blower? (non-civic)

welcome back. you haven't been around for a while. Did you get the AIC from URD? Did you get the one with timing adjustment capabilities? They have one like that now that works for the...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Feb 1, 2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,453
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: clutch probs

I agree, this is more likely since I have seen many ignitions(where you stick the key in) go bad and be intermitent.
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Feb 1, 2006, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,453
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: clutch probs

Most of the time it is right under the clutch pedal. It might just need adjustment as well.
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Jan 31, 2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,712
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: DIY. Setting timing.

there it is,... sorry. I missed it. Good write up.
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Jan 31, 2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,712
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: DIY. Setting timing.

Nice post, you just forgot to remind them to remove the jumper one everything is complete. It is a no brainer step, but you know some people might forget.
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
Jan 31, 2006, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,224
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: Octane

I've read on other forums how someone would run 17psi on a V6 with 10:1 compression ratio one 91 octane pump gas,.... now that is just nuts. Later on I found out he had gone through about 2 knock...
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
Jan 30, 2006, 01:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,224
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: Octane

What year do you have? Is it equipped with a knock sensor? If so the ECU will try to advance the timing automatically for most power and you should be able to see a difference. Now this is...
Forum: Engine & Internal
Jan 27, 2006, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 868
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: Engine problem

many thing can cause this,... like previously mentioned try all the major tune up things, as well as sea foam. Look for vacuum leaks. One thing that others haven't already mentioned is if your CAT...
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
Jan 27, 2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,224
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: Octane

sorry, but in this case the psi is a very important factor. I agree that psi will not mean much in the case of how much your engine can or cannot handle. Hp and torque are a better figure, but when...
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
Jan 27, 2006, 12:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,224
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: Octane

you ever look into water injection? That "effectively" increases the octane rating. water/methanol injection further effectively increases the octane rating. I run 11 psi on a roost style...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Jan 18, 2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,730
Posted By 97CivicEX

RE: what brand oil filter and oil do you use?

I noticed a lot of people use fram filters. I have heard so many bad stories from people using fram. My advice is pay an extra dollar and get a better filter like pure 1 or napa gold or at least...
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