1988 Honda Accord INTERMITTENT MISSFIRE OR HICCUP

173,400 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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49ERS # 1 FAN
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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
Apr 10, 2010 at 8:07 AM
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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?
Apr 12, 2010 at 7:44 AM
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