1989 Honda Accord Carburetor

Tiny
RC JONES
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  • 1989 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 142,000 MILES
When car is started the engine races like im steeping on the gas while car is idling and smoke comes from the engine area around the maninfold
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 AT 6:56 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Rc Jones,

The high idling could be due to a fault with the auto chole or idle control system.

The smoke from the exhaust should be oil driping onto the exhaust due to a bad oil cap or valve cover gasket.
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010 AT 6:55 PM

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