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Old 11-04-2004, 05:17 PM   #1
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Loss of Power

I just got my 94 Civic EX with the D16z6 like 2 months ago.

When I first filled up and drove it off the lot, I could squawk the tires quite easily without trying. Probably 4500rpm's ish.

Now about a month or so later... maybe even sooner, I can't do that. I even took it way up on rpm's... nothing. Double-clutched... nothing. I get annoyed seeing that my friend has an LX with like 90 horse an he can do it no problem.

Any have any ideas?

Oh yeah, it doesn't feel like it has as much "pick-up" as it used to. Feels alittle boggy when I get on it. Before it was nice and clean acceleration.


Thanks for your help.
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Old 11-04-2004, 06:06 PM   #2
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Re: Loss of Power

probably just needs a tune up. Why are you spinning the tires straight off the lot anyhow. Who knows how long the car has just been sitting there without any real driving.
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Old 11-05-2004, 12:18 AM   #3
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Here is what you need.
Timing adjusted
valves adjusted
clutch adjusted
oil changed



It'll run like a champ then. Keep in mind, a stock civic is momma's car, not Indy 500
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Old 11-05-2004, 05:29 PM   #4
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Re: Re: Loss of Power

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probably just needs a tune up. Why are you spinning the tires straight off the lot anyhow. Who knows how long the car has just been sitting there without any real driving.

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Old 11-06-2004, 09:04 PM   #5
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Re: Loss of Power

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Here is what you need.
clutch adjusted
never of a clutch adjustment on a hydro trans.
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Old 11-06-2004, 09:37 PM   #6
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Re: Re: Loss of Power

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never of a clutch adjustment on a hydro trans.
you can adjust your pedal if that's what he means
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Old 11-06-2004, 10:07 PM   #7
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you can adjust your pedal if that's what he means
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Re: Loss of Power

what does adjusting the clutch pedal do? does it affect the performance of the clutch?
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Old 11-10-2004, 01:22 AM   #9
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Re: Loss of Power

is the clutch slipping?

if not, basic tune up with some plugs and wires might help. adjusting the valves is also a good idea but i doubt that is what is giving you a problem
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