Thread: 97 Civic HX
View Single Post
Old 12-28-2015, 02:52 PM   #12 (permalink)
conor97hx
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Dallas
Posts: 27

rice rocket - '97 Honda Civic HX
Team Honda
90 day: 32.61 mpg (US)
Thanks: 11
Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by oneheadlight View Post
oh yeah that washer, well good it was a simple fix. On mine had to replace the entire run of brake lines, fuel/vapor lines. Luckily Honda still made them! rust is terrible up here in michigan. ugh!

Not to tell ya what to do, but you might want to check the distributor's timing. I had that issue on my HX and it turned the car into a dog. Eventually had to replace the distributor (honda discontinued their distributor) with an aftermarket, went through 3 or 4 until I found a decent quality brand. But yeah timing, just to help you out.

Yeah, I've had brake issues with mine too. The front right caliper seized up and caused a bunch of problems I've replaced everything short of the lines. And the booster is leaking fluid a bit and causing the brakes to sound like they are air brakes.

I've checked the timing, I've rebuilt a couple of Honda motors in the past, I'm no expert but I at least know the basics to look for with that. I had an em1 before this car so I'm used to having a bit more power. I'm sure it's just a nut behind the wheel issue at this point. Lol.
  Reply With Quote