Mini-mecivic

So I just bought a car a couple days ago and am having some issues with it. For one I'm getting terrible gas mileage, a full tank lasted me about 100 miles. The second thing, it is a Y7 block with a y8 head and vtec does not work. The third thing is when I'm driving it usually around 4k while I'm accelerating it just wants to cut out and bog down and it kinda pops and sputters and smells very rich. Then I have to let off the gas and push it slowly to make it keep accelerating. Also power seems alot lower than it should be. I know almost nothing about hondas and was wondering if anyone has had anything like this happen to them and could enlighten me on what to do to fix it. My plan was to start with getting rid of the cat (could be clogged), new o2 sensor, maybe injector cleaner stuff and thats about all i can come up with.I just put new plugs in it and that seemed to make no difference. If anyone could tell me where to start and what to check that would be fantastic as this Is the first honda I have ever owned and need help.

Thank you in advance.

The pictures were right when I bought it it now has and intake on it. Yes that is a crack in the exhaust manifold. I just bought a set of headers.

I would say not bad for 1400 dollars

eghatch9295

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timing sounds no bueno.

Former User

Replace the header.

Tell us what ECU is installed.

Post the CEL codes.

Do a full ignition system tune up, including adjusting the ignition timing.

Mini-mecivic

could be that too do u know what the timing should be on a d16y7/y8

Mini-mecivic

I recall looking at the ecu and it had written on it 97 1.5l but I was like whattttt? Not sure what the codes are but got them scanned and a one was o2 sensor and the other 2 were coolant temp sensors. What does a full ignition system tune up consist of?

Former User

Post the actual CEL codes and also ECU code on the printed white label.

eghatch9295

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download the fsm, full guide on how to check and adjust mechanical and ignition timing.

Mini-mecivic

Mini-mecivic

not sure of the actual CEL codes just know what they said needs replaced

Former User

You have the wrong ECU for the engine. You need a 96-98 P2P ECU that matches your transmission.

You shouldn't have a problem selling the P2N ECU.

Mini-mecivic

ohhh ok that would make sense why it's doing what it's doing thank you very much also I got the CEL scanned and I have all the CEL codes now I will post pictures

Former User

Most of the codes are due to the ECU/engine mismatch.

Install the correct ECU and then go from there.

Mini-mecivic

alrighty thank you I will search for a 96-98 P2P ecu

Mini-mecivic

Hey I found a P2P ecu and installed it and car runs very good now I don't think the vtec is working yet tho.

Former User

Great. Any codes.

Mini-mecivic

yes Im sure there are a couple codes the CEL is still on I might get it scanned again today. If I do I will post the codes

eghatch9295

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probably a good idea. just because "it runs better" doesnt mean its fixed.

Driv

I have a 95 honda civic hatchback thats sputters wit no cel. An i found the problem today. It is the spring behind the timing shield. It pop off of the little hole it was in. So its trying to throw the timing off. I guess since its not hook on its not tighten, so the crank an the cam wont spin wit enough power. Fix that problem an u should be good to go. Dnt forget to put the motor on time b4 fixing the tensioner an spring. Hope that helps sombody.