maal15

So my ek has been sitting for a full year with a lot of gas in it. So would this be the reason that it bog, sputters,and struggles until it get past 4500 rpm.

LovelyEK

lol

kaiba

Yes, it's possible.

maal15

what else could cause it to do that if it isnt that

virgineg6

Did you put fuel stabalizer in it before it sat?

maal15

nah i didnt, i was told about something like that though i cant think of the name of it. i know it comes in a white can with red letters lol so if i went to checkers i could get it, but i hear its some pretty good stuff

maal15

ah sea foam thats what its called lol has anyone ever used this stuff

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Is that a trick question?

maal15

nope has anyone ever used a engine treatment product called seafoam

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

No. No one has.
BTW. It doesn't treat the old fuel, only the engine, so if you are still running with old gas you're asking for it. Drain the tank and get some good stuff in it.

You might also want to check out this link while you're at it.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/how-use-honda-tech-search-engine-2588951/

typexd

Honestly man, just drain the tank. It might seem like a hassle, but you are probably doing more harm than good. Besides who knows how much that gas has degraded in that time period.

maal15

yea i jus went ahead and drained it. the reason i was trying to avoid that was cause i really didnt have anywhere to dump it.

maal15

i tried your link and yea it helps lol good one

Arthas

Dump it on the street while lighting fireworks. Its no big deal.

maal15

update to my problem:

replaced the following items; fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plugs, spark wires, dizzy. After this i was still showing the same problem so i did timing and boooya runs better. now im still having problems while driving from idle to about 2.5k, it still sputters but not as bad. my question today is should i still adjust the timing.

ccfootball28

definetly could be the problem lol

Former User

Using a timing gun. See diagram in FAQs sticky.

NotAJDMFanBoy

Old gas could be part of the issue at least. And the product would be StaBil. It comes in either a rectangular boxy looking can or a plastic container. Good stuff, definitely helps in lawnmowers and stuff.

deschlong

iTrader: (8)

Also, you don't need to dump the old gas. Put a bit (like a gallon) in every new tank of gas until your container is empty.

mtflyboy25

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It will run MUCH better with new gas... My 98 GSR swap ran horrible.. WE drained every drop and then wham she ran waaay better!