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Jan 6, 2008 | 03:35 PM

trunks932

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problems with 98 accord

ever since i rebuilt the head on my 98 accord lx its been lazy when i open the throttle. im thinking that its the timing. i guess by adjusting it will respond better. but anyone have any other things it might be

Jan 6, 2008 | 09:32 PM

YeuEmMaiMai

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RE: problems with 98 accord

did you put everything back together properly? did you allow the engine to break in properly?

Jan 7, 2008 | 08:09 AM

BlkCurrantKord

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RE: problems with 98 accord

Adjust the throttle cable?

Jan 7, 2008 | 08:27 AM

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RE: problems with 98 accord

How old are the spark plugs?

Jan 7, 2008 | 06:50 PM

HondatechAV6

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RE: problems with 98 accord

did you adjust valves CORRECTLY?

are you sure the timing belt marks are correct?

what did the head fail? what did you do to it?and finally, explain how it feels messed up.

Jan 12, 2008 | 05:29 PM

trunks932

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RE: problems with 98 accord

well yeah had help from a mechanic so everything was done rite. the spark plugs are from when i built the head. this was in november 06

Jan 12, 2008 | 11:37 PM

HondatechAV6

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RE: problems with 98 accord

why did the head fail?

how did you rebuild it?

Jan 13, 2008 | 02:09 PM

trunks932

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RE: problems with 98 accord

the head gasket blew. so water mixed with the oil so had to rebuild it. got all new valves gaskets and so on etc.

Jan 13, 2008 | 04:02 PM

HondatechAV6

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RE: problems with 98 accord

are you sure you mechanic did everything correctly, like adjusting the valves and ensuring the timing belt was put on correctly? if so,

is it a 4cyl or v6?

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