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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2006, 02:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
I didn't pay for it yet but when i pick it up it...

I didn't pay for it yet but when i pick it up it will be $17 plus tax. Like I said before, it must be gold plated.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
Suuuure. Just rub it in... Salt in an open...

Suuuure. Just rub it in... Salt in an open wound.

My PCV valve is in but the Honda parts department decided to close before I could make it in. They will also not be open tomorrow at a time...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-26-2006, 09:19 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
So as I said in another post, it appears that my...

So as I said in another post, it appears that my PCV valve is acting like an open pipe and potentially causing a vacuum leak at idle. Coincedentally, my HC problem is a idle only, so hopefully this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-18-2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
No regrets, mainly because I needed more seats. ...

No regrets, mainly because I needed more seats. The VX also has a better ride and is quieter. It also has better highway FE.

Yes, I have had to replace O2, axles and brakes at all 4 corners. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-18-2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
Just checked my new plugs now that I have a few...

Just checked my new plugs now that I have a few hundred miles on them. 1,2, and 3 are perfect. #4 has the soot problem, but not as bad as before. The insulator is white except for the small area...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
My preowned catalytic converter is on it's way. ...

My preowned catalytic converter is on it's way. Soon I will be emissions testing again.....
One thing i have noticed with the VX is that compared to the Del Sol, it is difficult not to get good FE....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2006, 04:10 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
In addition to adding the Lucas upper cyinder...

In addition to adding the Lucas upper cyinder lube, injector cleaner, after my highway run, I decided to test out the VTEC. Previously I assumed that when lean burn kicks out, that VTEC kicks in. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
I was thinking that it may cause an uneven spray...

I was thinking that it may cause an uneven spray pattern, rich on one side and lean on another.

I just bought the proper heat range plugs and a new set of wires. Also dumped a bottle of Lucas in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
Made some progress on the VX yesterday and today....

Made some progress on the VX yesterday and today. I replaced the drivers side axle seal and the rear shoes and drums. Got my ebay compression tester today and got 175, 180, 170 and 175. That...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2006, 10:52 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
I had it tested at the dealership and im sure...

I had it tested at the dealership and im sure they know to warm it up first. It runs fine but does smell like unburnt fuel. The service manager said that it wasn't the cat and recommend a tune up. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2006, 03:55 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
Sounds like I need a new gas cap.

Sounds like I need a new gas cap.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2006, 12:56 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
Any ideas on my plugs? Is this a mechanical...

Any ideas on my plugs? Is this a mechanical problem with the engine? From looking at the electrodes it seems that the combustion is good on one side of the chamber (white side of insulator) and bad...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
I just had a look at my plugs again. Previously...

I just had a look at my plugs again. Previously I was just looking at the electrode but now that I look again, something is amiss. When looking at the insulator, I see that on side is white and the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
So here are the specifics: Emmision...

So here are the specifics:

Emmision COntrols Visual/Functional Inspection:
EGR System: Pass
PCV System: Pass
Fuel Inlet Restrictor : Pass
Catalytic Converter: Pass
Evaporative Control...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
Yes, better FE if I can fix it. Wodering how the...

Yes, better FE if I can fix it. Wodering how the gas cap can lead to high HC?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
No, what I really need is an "Easy...

No, what I really need is an "Easy Button".
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
The VX just failied emmissions also. Not ONx but...

The VX just failied emmissions also. Not ONx but HC. I googled it and found these common causes of failure..
EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBONS (HC)

These emissions result from unburned fuel. Check the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-09-2006, 04:16 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,675
Posted By krousdb
Clogged injector? Low fuel pressure?

Clogged injector? Low fuel pressure?
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