Hey guys, I'm hoping someone can give me some guidance on what I need to fix on my Accord. I have a 1993 Honda Accord LX.

Here's the issue, when I start up the car, she sounds like a loud lawn mower. When you drive it, it still sounds loud, shakes a bit and you can smell an odor of gas. But the car temperature is normal, the rpms are usually normal, but she idles a little rough. Sometimes she has even turned off, but she will start up right away with no problem. The funny thing is that after you drive her for a few minutes, she starts to run normal. She stops being loud like a lawn mower, she idles smoothly and she runs like a dream.

So what gives? Is one of the injectors going bad? Is it the fuel pump going bad? Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

-Strike

 

when was the last valve adjustment done?

 

When you first start the car. Try disconnecting each of the spark plug wires. If you pull one and it doesn't change, you know you have a problem with that cylinder.

As far as the injectors go...is this a car that sits for extended periods of time? (6-12 months)