1987 Honda Accord Vacuum Hose Leaks

1987 HONDA ACCORD
216,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ALEXSCRUBS
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I have recently replaced the clutch,carburator, fuel pump and some of the vacuum hose lines that had cracks leading to leaks in them. The car still starts up and dies almost immediately because it idles so low. It will not stay started and dies anytime you don't keep on the gas. I don't know where to find the other hoses I need because all of them I find have the same cracks in them. Is this even the problem in the first place. This all started because of bad gas we think and the spark plugs and gas tank have been changed. Please help!!!
Dec 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A vacuum leak can cause this problem. Many mechanics will start the engine and spray starting fluid around the vacuum hoses. If there is a leak, the RPM's will raise. However, I avoid doing this because starting fluid can cause a fire if it hits something that is hot enough. If you try it, make sure to have a fire extinguisher near by.

Next, I can't remember if your car is fuel injected or has a carborator. It has been a while and around 1987 is when they all started changing. Let me know that. Also, check for an idle adjusting screw where the throttle is located on the carb or TB.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Dec 14, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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ALEXSCRUBS
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It is not fuel injected but has carb. It is leaking air pretty bad when he did the test.
Dec 15, 2009 at 12:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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WHere was it leaking from? Also, if it is a carb, there is a curb idle screw that can adjust the idle for you.

Let me know about the leak and thank you for using 2carpros.com

Joe
Dec 16, 2009 at 12:31 PM
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