1988 Honda Accord INTERMITTENT MISSFIRE OR HICCUP

Tiny
49ERS # 1 FAN
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  • 1988 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 173,400 MILES
I REPLACE THE ENGINE WITH A USED JDM ENGINE FROM JAPAN ON THIS 1988 HONDA ACCORED LXI AUTO TRANSMISSION. DROVE IT FOR A WEEK AND NOW I NOTICE THAT THE CAR HAS A MISSFIRE / HICCUPS WHEN IM AT IDLE ONLY BUT DOESNT DO IT WHEN IM DRIVE NOMARL 25-65MPH IDK I REPLACE A BUNCH OF THINGS DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMLY WITH CAP N ROTOR, SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION WIRES, FUEL FILTER, CATAYLITIC CONVERTER, BECAUSE BEFORE THE OIL KEPT GETTING INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BEFORE I FIX THE INTAKE VACCUME HOSES RE-ROATE & NOW I HAVE THIS HEAD ACED PLEASE HELP
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 3:07 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi 49ERS # 1 FAN,

Misfiring during idling are usually caused by spark plugs and related items. Recheck the spark plugs gaps and plug wire installation.

Are all the items replaced new and OEM?
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Monday, April 12th, 2010 AT 2:44 PM

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