1993 Honda Civic Car Idle

Tiny
MONKEY BRAWLER
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  • 1993 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 175,000 MILES
I just had to replace the head of my 93 Civic because the camshaft snapped, after I replaced the head the idle now revs up and down. There is also a screech comming from the alternator belt I believe, I have tried tweeking the distributer with no luck. I would like to not take it into a shop because I am "automotively Challenged" and working to learn.
Saturday, July 5th, 2008 AT 2:07 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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For the squeeking, remove the drivebelt, does it stop?

As for the idling make sure you have NO vaccum leaks, to check for them use a can of starting fluid or carb cleaner and spray around the manifold and the air hoses, does idle chagne?
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Saturday, July 5th, 2008 AT 4:43 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Monkey Brawler,

Make sure coolant level in radiator is full.
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Saturday, July 5th, 2008 AT 10:27 PM

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