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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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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
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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did you put everything back together properly? did you allow the engine to break in properly?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Adjust the throttle cable?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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How old are the spark plugs?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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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
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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why did the head fail?

how did you rebuild it?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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the head gasket blew. so water mixed with the oil so had to rebuild it. got all new valves gaskets and so on etc.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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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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