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Honda Civic Ex (d16y8) 1996misfiring, hesitating, losing power

Old 12-16-2012, 03:14 PM
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hey guys
car:Honda Civic Ex (d16y8) 1996
problem: misfiring, hesitating, losing power
mil: System too lean
upgrades: headers(ebay) AEM adjustable cam sprocket

oke before this all happen my coil was faulty. so i replaced it and from that day i felt that the car had lost his power.
after i few day i got a mil and scan the ecu and found system too lean

repairs that i have done: replace fuel filter, fuelpump old pump gave me 30psi new pump 45psi), main relay, replace FPR.

someone help.

i have some picture of live reading form my scanner if that can help solve the problem
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What do you need an adjustable cam gear for?
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??? for little bit power?
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On a Y8? Joking I'm thinking. When was the last full tune up? Are you using OEM parts?
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yep orginal from onther d16's
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I asked 2 questions. You answered only one. Is mech/ig timing correct?
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yes they are at the timing marks
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That doesn't tell me anything. Is it in time? have you verified BOTH the mechanical and ignition timing? I don't think you have.

Again. When was the last tune up?
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what do you mean by tune up
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Bye. I'm out.
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Tune up- spark plugs,cap and rotor, air/ fuel filter etc..
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yes i did sparkplugs, air/ fuel filter. cap and rotor not
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Can a blownhead gasket causes the engine to run lean
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