89 civic power loss/stumble - never happened before

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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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Default 89 civic power loss/stumble - never happened before

All of a sudden the engine only loses power(seems to run on 2-3 cylinders) when it it under load otherwise it seems to run ok.

I still have the original fuel pump (I'm hoping it ain't that cause it looks like you have to drop the tank to replace it).
I had a complete tune up 5k miles ago, new filters, plugs ect.

What fuel pressure testor would anybody suggest? Actron CP7838?

Maybe the PCV valve is clogged?


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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Default Re: 89 civic power loss/stumble - never happened before

Start with the spark plugs and wires and distributor rotor.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Default Re: 89 civic power loss/stumble - never happened before

I forgot to mention, I replaced the cat about 2 months ago with a magna flow to get it to pass smog. The car actually ran better with the new cat.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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Default Re: 89 civic power loss/stumble - never happened before

When was the last time you replaced the fuel filter?
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