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Taking my car to honda this morning...

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Old 11-18-2004, 12:07 PM
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That would be a cheap fix.
Old 11-18-2004, 12:38 PM
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Aren't the factory plugs NGK also?? The "decarbon" service works well depending on what chemical compant they use. We do the same sevices here at my dealership. It worked wonders on my teg.
Old 11-18-2004, 12:43 PM
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Yeah the factory plugs are NGK, but not Iridium. I just run NGK coppers...they are cheap and work awesome.
Old 11-18-2004, 02:21 PM
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well, what do ya know....bought a set of ac delcos, car runs fine now. :happysad:

thats the last time i pay $40 for plugs. damn iridiums were the problem.

$88 for the diagnotics, $8 for the plugs, and she runs good again. thanx for the ideas guys. guess i shoulda figured it was something cheap, it is a honda after all. lol
Old 11-18-2004, 02:24 PM
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I usually just run NGK coppers....like 2 bucks a plug.
Old 11-18-2004, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dE.fUsEd
well, what do ya know....bought a set of ac delcos, car runs fine now. :happysad:

thats the last time i pay $40 for plugs. damn iridiums were the problem.

$88 for the diagnotics, $8 for the plugs, and she runs good again. thanx for the ideas guys. guess i shoulda figured it was something cheap, it is a honda after all. lol
woot! i was right about something for once.
Old 11-18-2004, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Booba Fettish
woot! i was right about something for once.
funny thing is...i tried my old plugs and wires like 2 days ago. and it did the same shit. maybe my old plugs were'nt gapped correctly??

i dunno, still can't believe that's what it was.
Old 11-18-2004, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dE.fUsEd
funny thing is...i tried my old plugs and wires like 2 days ago. and it did the same shit. maybe my old plugs were'nt gapped correctly??

i dunno, still can't believe that's what it was.
Should have used a new set of plugs h:

Glad to see you got it handled
Old 11-18-2004, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Yodub
Should have used a new set of plugs h:

Glad to see you got it handled

yeah meee toooooo. was driving me :crazy:

now i can impress the ladies again with my 125hp!!!
Old 11-18-2004, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dE.fUsEd
yeah meee toooooo. was driving me :crazy:

now i can impress the ladies again with my 125hp!!!

I just dropped my engine off at the garage. Now all i need is a ECU a Wiring Harness and a job and im good to go




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