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oaklandrider 08-19-2009 07:03 PM

help me diagnose!
 
i have a 1990 civic hatch and recently its started running a little rough. it tends to idle wierd. it jumps from 500-1500rmps at stop lights. what can cause this? it is a 1.5 if that helps 4sd. other than that the car runns perfect when im driving. when it first started the car would shut off at idle occationally so i adjusted the idle. help me out.

94civichatchback 08-19-2009 07:18 PM

clean the ivac we have a diy thread that shows you how

oaklandrider 08-19-2009 07:38 PM


Originally Posted by 94civichatchback (Post 665955)
clean the ivac we have a diy thread that shows you how

link please

oaklandrider 08-19-2009 07:41 PM

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btw here is pics of my civic. i got it for 400 macco maint for 200 and wheels and tires for $150 lowering next! no engine mods will be done.

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94civichatchback 08-19-2009 07:44 PM

i like it nice job looks really clean and will look even better when you drop it a little

its not the same intake manifold but its the same ivac and howto clean it.

http://www.team-integra.net/sections...ArticleID=1174

oaklandrider 08-19-2009 08:06 PM

ok i got the ivac off so how am i pose to clean it? do u jus take everything apart and clean it with carb cleaner? btw thanks for your help bro

94civichatchback 08-19-2009 08:12 PM

yea just spray it out real good .then let it dry out for a few min. does it look pretty dirty?

oaklandrider 08-19-2009 08:16 PM


Originally Posted by 94civichatchback (Post 665977)
yea just spray it out real good .then let it dry out for a few min. does it look pretty dirty?

it was pretty gunky. i sprayed it really good with carb cleanner. sorry im a newb with 4 strokes i know everything about 2 strokes. results in about a hour. i hope this fixes my problem because i have school in the morning

oaklandrider 08-19-2009 08:30 PM

think that might have been it. so far its been ideling puuuuuuuuurfect for about 5min straight

94civichatchback 08-19-2009 08:38 PM

well glad i was able to help you.. dont be a stranger


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