1990 Honda Accord ANTEFREEZE IN THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE
JSINE
MEMBER
1990 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
132,000 MILES
MY CAR SHAKES AND BOHGS DOWN WHEN I START IT UP. I ALSO HAVE ANTIFREEZE IN THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE.
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 AT 9:00 PM
1 Reply
KHLOW2008
MECHANIC
41,814 POSTS
Hi JSINE,
The EACV is faulty if coolant can get through as it should be sealed. Alternatively the bogging down could be due to a a blown head or gasket resulting in vapour being pushed out of valve cover into intake via the PCV.
Check if the engine oil is contaminated with coolant.