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Old 04-14-2009, 05:42 PM   #11 (permalink)
Formula413
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Aegean C - '17 Honda Civic LX
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Originally Posted by mhmitszach View Post
This car isn't worth swapping to a manual. Only paid 1600 for the car. Manual swap would be at least 300-500 in parts.
What I meant was swapping for a new vehicle with a stick.

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Originally Posted by Tygen1 View Post
One indicator, for the Zetec, that you are too hot will be pinging. It will ping before engine damage occurs, that will let you know something is not right.
My 8 valve pings under climbing/accelerating load in warm weather, even at normal engine temps. PITA, I haven't been able to find the source of it yet. Checked for the usual suspects, vacuum leaks and dirty MAF, but no luck.

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