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Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-22-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 539
Posted By unhappy_idle

WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT & A/C BELT REPLACEMENT

I have a 1988 HONDA ACCORD ( 2.0L CARB with A/T)
I need to replace the water pump and the A/C BELT.

Can the water pump be replaced on this model of car without the need to remove the timing belt?...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-22-2006, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,783
Posted By unhappy_idle

PCV Valve Grommet removal : Torque Strut replacement

I have a vaccum leak caused by a cracked PCV valve grommet. In fact I there is only 3/4 piece of the grommet on the manifold. And its almost as hard as stone.

Any ideas on how to soften it up to...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-22-2006, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,090
Posted By unhappy_idle

1988 HONDA ACCORD 2.0L CARB. SHIFT PROBLEMS.....

Does the 1988 Honda Accord Carb 2.0L, have an ECU that generates diag codes? If so how can I access it?

The transmission is showing up and refusing to move into 4th gear when in D4. It normally...
Forum: Tech / Misc
05-16-2006, 09:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,381
Posted By unhappy_idle

1988 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems

Does the 1988 Honda Accord Carb 2.0L, have an ECU that generates diag codes? If so how can I access it?

The transmission is showing up and refusing to move into 4th gear when in D4. It normally...
Forum: Tech / Misc
05-16-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By unhappy_idle

PCV Valve Grommet removal : Torque Strut replacement

I have a vaccum leak caused by a cracked PCV valve grommet. In fact I there is only 3/4 piece of the grommet on the manifold. And its almost as hard as stone.

Any ideas on how to soften it up to...
Forum: Tech / Misc
05-16-2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,349
Posted By unhappy_idle

Advice on the removal of the fork bolts

To all those who responded to my request last month. Two weeks ago I did remove the fork bolt with the application heat. I used a propande torch and miraculously managed to not damage the bushing or...
Forum: Tech / Misc
04-11-2006, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,349
Posted By unhappy_idle

Re: (Danronian)

Thanks guys,

the car is a 1988 Honda Accord LX ( 2.0L Carb) and I do not think that the bolt is threaded in. At least it does not seem to be per the manual. I will inspect it a little further...
Forum: Tech / Misc
04-10-2006, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,349
Posted By unhappy_idle

Removal of Fork bolt on front suspension

I spent the better part of the past week-end trying to remove the fork bolt of the
frotn suspension ( struts)

After a liberal application of PBlaster, I managed to get off the two brake hose...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-21-2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By unhappy_idle

Oxygen Sensor change?

Honda Accord 1988 LX ( 2.0L carb, 4 cylinder A/T) seems extremely sluggish.

Fuel filter changed,
New Air Fitler and breather filter
New spark plug and spark plug wires.
New muffler assembly

...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-21-2006, 07:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By unhappy_idle

Oxygen Sensor

Honda Accord 1988 LX ( 2.0L carb, 4 cylinder A/T) seems extremely sluggish.

Fuel filter changed,
New Air Fitler and breather filter
New spark plug and spark plug wires.
New muffler assembly

...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
03-21-2006, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,797
Posted By unhappy_idle

Water pump replacement

Hey guys,

Can someone look at the autozone link below and tell me if it is accurate?
It seems to indicate absolutely no need to touch anything related to the TIMING belt to change the water pump?...
Forum: Want to Buy
03-15-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 388
Posted By unhappy_idle

Want to buy NIPPON DENSO FAN radiator blade

Want a radiator fan blade for a

1988 HONDA ACCORD LX ( 4 door, A/T, 2.0L CARB)
HAS A NIPPON DENSO FAN MOTOR.
Forum: Tech / Misc
03-15-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By unhappy_idle

Radiator Fan Blade

The radiator fan blade on my car was damaged couple of years ago ( I now realise it)
when I had my radiator coolant hoses replaced.

I need to find a replacement blade. The fan motor is a NIPPON...
Forum: Tech / Misc
02-13-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,810
Posted By unhappy_idle

Re: (unhappy_idle)

Ok will check this out. How does this valve affect operation?

I also notice that the card does not have a FITV valve, but has something like
two throttle controlllers whose spindles ( plungers)...
Forum: Tech / Misc
02-13-2006, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,810
Posted By unhappy_idle

Re: UNUSUALLY FAST IDLE ON 88 ACCORD (Chiovnidca)

I tried lifting the pedal, no change in behaviour.

This week-end I changed the following ( as part of a tune-up)

- air filter
- breather filter
- PCV valve
- spark plugs
- Rotot
- ...
Forum: Tech / Misc
02-13-2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,810
Posted By unhappy_idle

Re: (machine4321)

The problem just started off like this.
MY muffler pipe fell off at the doiugh-nut after the catalytci converter.

I had the muffler replaced and that was about it for repairs since I started...
Forum: Tech / Misc
02-09-2006, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,810
Posted By unhappy_idle

UNUSUALLY FAST IDLE ON 88 ACCORD

Does the 1988 ACCORD HAVE A FITV? and a IACV?

My 1988 ACCORD LX ( carb) has a very very fast idle.
Initially when the car starts the idle is at approximately 1200rpm but then after a
couple of...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-24-2006, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,057
Posted By unhappy_idle

Re: Nagging Problem with my 1988 Honda Accord (P_Adams)

Thanks P_Adams,

Could is also be one of the sensors used by the A/T?

I also read about some fluid called "Transmatic". The web-site address is given below.
...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
01-24-2006, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,057
Posted By unhappy_idle

Nagging Problem with my 1988 Honda Accord

I have a 1988 Honda Accord LXi with 154872 miles on it.
Of late it has been demonstrating erratic performance issues.

There is never a problem with starting the car, even in cold
weather ( I do...
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