2000 Honda Civic Not starting up properly

99,800 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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APT6
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Recently I just got my clutch swapped out for a new Exedy OEM clutch. After since then, whenever I try starting up my car, it doesn't ignite and when it does, it starts off bogging with the rev meter below 1000rpm and then dies shortly afterwards. It's hard to start up the car giving it 3-4 tries on warm days and 9-15 tries on cold days. During middle of the day I would drive it around smelling gasoline or oil. I don't know what the smell is coming from. My check engine light is on and sometimes my oil light lits up. I recently just changed my oil about a month and a half. I havn't checked my spark plugs yet although planning on replacing them soon. Is there any other suggestions to what might be the problem? I appreciate your help!
Nov 9, 2009 at 9:59 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Sounds like you are low on oil and you may be leaking gasoline.

Check the injector seals, fuell lines, etc. Also check for oil leaks.
Nov 10, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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