Just bought myself a 97 civic with the 1.6l. I serviced it with oil change, air filter, plugs, distributor cap and rotor, and fuel filter. My problem is when I'm sitting at a dead stop my acceleration is very sluggish but pans out, seems to be somewhat of a delay in throttle response and it cuts out bad. What am I missing here?

 

check your timing

 

Not sure how to do that, I'm new to most of this stuff, sorry

 

http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1d/bl982d.htm

 

Thanks, can I get to this by removing the valve cover? Also I noticed there was a small amount of oil on the plugs when I changed those. I know this can be fixed by putting new plug seals in but would this have an effect on my problem?

 

Tighten up the throttle cable so theres no slack.....they stretch a little over time

 

have take the covers off, and yes the valve cover, if you have oil in there, change the valve cover gasket while your at it.

 

Is there a certain process to do this? Sorry I'm just use to working on a jeep. These Hondas are a whole new beast to me! Thanks!

 

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