My friends car seems to idle really wierd since she hit a deer. the entire front got repaired (new radiator i think was the only engine thing) but it idles wierd when she has it in park. she was just told she needs a new radiator cause this one leaks apparently. and also was told to get a new timing belt/water pump at the same time.

could this be the problem? or what else could be causing this. thanks.

 

or could it be alternator related.. cause when it does the wierd idle the lights dim all over the place also like a pump or something is kicking on and stealing juice from everything else?

 

After how long is the car running when this happens? What exactly goes on during this "weird idle"? Does it lose power, shake a little, etc.????

In terms of the mechanic telling her that she needs a new timing belt, that may be so if the belt looks to be pretty worn or mileage wise she is due. If that is the case then she should get her water pump replcaced along with her alternator and a/c belts too.

 

well i'm not overly awesome with engines but belt replacements and water pump are things i can do myself correct?

basically it sounds like the engine is bogging down a bit ya know? this is a terrible attempt to explain it but like you are vacuuming and put the attachment flat on the floor and the machine revs up a bit ya know what i mean?

 

good luck changing the belts/water pump and a bunch other stuff u should change since u already down there. is not easy and takes time for a pro with all tools to make it happen. i am sure almost everyone can get it done with all the tools and a manual and the time, just not simple and is something very critical it most be done right. if u are doing it urself buy all the stuff package from the accordstore like i did and save a bunch of money compare to dealer price and is all honda japan made stuff.

 

thank you for your advice.. i have a chiltens coming so i think that'll tell me most of what i need to know