Jrichy

my 93 civic has been idling real low, idle has been erratic... every time the idle goes low, my car seems to overheat shortly after, even tho i make sure the radiator is full... and whenever i come to a stoplight my car wants to die... not sure if these problems are related... any input would be appreciated

jcdimvic

are you throwing any check engine codes?

Jrichy

No, no check engine light... my car also smells like it is running rich, but i think that i may just need a new o2 sensor... also when i try and start the car after driving awhile... i have to pump the gas pedal to get it started... i cleaned my injectors, and replaced my fuel filter... idk what else to do

RotaryPWR

bleed the radiator maybe?

for idling problems check and clean: iacv, fitv, egr valve, throttle body, vacuum leaks, air pockets in coolant (bleed)

Jrichy

i removed the radiator and found that it has a few leaks... but it doesnt make sense because i had just replaced the radiator not even 6 months ago... it is practically a new radiator... does ne1 know if these radiators are just faulty??? also any input on why i would have to pump the gas pedal to start my car when the engine isnt cold?

crxboy909

from what u said here i think your head gasket may be going out... cause mines had this same problem....

Jrichy

that doesnt make any sense cuz about 4 months ago i replaced the head gasget, i had the head machined, and i put in a new water pump and timing belt... why would the head gasget go out so quickly?

Jrichy

would any1 know what would cause my car not to start when the engine is warmed? i have to pump the gas pedal several times to get it started... im thinking its fuel flow related, but i dont know where to look other than the fuel filter... oh and i already cleaned my lines and injectors...

crxboy909

hmm... have u tried testing your fuel pump?????

Jrichy

nope havent checked the fuel pump.. but i didnt think that would be the problem cuz my car starts just fine with a cold engine... its just after i drive it and then park it for about 10 mins and then try to start it again it doesnt start unless i pump the gas pedal several times...