Hi guys, I have this strange problem, just started this weekend...

If I am going about ~30-40 local and I feel the car seemingly vibrate or stutter or it just seams as if there's something loose- either in the tranny or motor (sorry to sound so vague and non-technical, I can't really explain what it really is) It's only when I gas... If I gas around 30+, I notice it, however if I push it to neutral, but it goes away, so that eliminates any sort of wheel balance/bend etc. I only notice this vibration when I gas, and it seems that it's coming from the motor.

Only things that I can think of that happened recently is that I notice some oil leaking from the head/block area (where the block code is) don't think it's the cam seal- that was replaced about a year ago. Not losing too much oil, as I keep checking that it is good. Other than that, the only other thing is I changed the steering rack about 4 months ago, nothing else.

I ran a search, thinking it might be the head gasket, but not sure if it is it... I will take a look at the dist & plugs also.

Any idea's?

Thanks in advance!

 

Well, I am researching, and I think it might be some sort of minor mis-fire? Any suggestions?

 

did you get a CEL?

 

Thanks for the reply,

Oh yea, forgot to mention that, no CEL, so I don't think it's a major mis-firing, if it is at all...

 

well, im assuming youve been smart and checked plugs, wires, cap and rotor, etc.

how are the engine mounts looking?

 

This happened last night, I didn't get to check any of those, but I did suspect it to be it.

I am going to just try to change the plugs tonight first.

Last night, I just did a visual inspection of anything around the wheels and such that may get caught...

The driver side mount is worn, but it's been like that without any issues...

THanks again s1ngle!

 

sure, let me know if you find anything out after eliminating those basic things.

 

I just changed the plugs, even though they are about a year old....results...same problem. The wires were also about a year old.

Tried using a fuel injection cleaner (pour into the gas tank) nothing...

So far, it sounds pretty close to this guy's situation:

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...hreadid=118046

 

are you sure its not exhaust vibration? cause that would be easy to fix. Are you running a B18c?

 

Don't think it is exhaust vibration- depending on what you exactly mean...

This is getting annoying that I have no idea what this is...

I am running a B series motor.