Hi all,

1. I am having a leak at the 4-2-1 header-downpipe junction. I bought new ring gaskets but the leak is not stopped. I also bought the ebay 4-2-1 gasket (silver paper-lookin gasket) but that didn't help. I cleaned/scraped both surfaces before installing. What can I do to stop the leak? Is there a metal gasket that I can buy (I searched but there is none offered for the 1995 Accord EX 2.2L).

2. Do I have to jumper the ECU when I check ignition timing? When I checked the timing without the jumper, the timing is ~13 degree BTC. The specs indicate timing should be ~15 degree BTC. Am I wrong to check without using the jumper? What is the correct ECU-adjusted timing?

Thanks for your help.

Beocop

 

1. http://www.hondapartscheap.com/auto-parts/1995/honda/accord-sedan/ex-trim/5-speed-manual-engine/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel-cat/exhaust-pipe-1-scat

Part 10 is what you want and you have to gently torque it in several stages in a criss cross patern for it not to leak.

2. The specs are 15 +- 2 degrees so you are in spec but you want it at 15 which is ideal.

 

Can I adjust the timing without jumping the ECU? I've read you have to jump the ECU but as long as the adjusted timing shows 15 degree, does it matter?

Thanks for your help.

 

You are setting your base timing. In order to do this you need to jumper the service connector so the ecu doesn't fight what you are doing.