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What do I do, I replaced the blown head gasket on my 1997 Honda civic and the engine is now vibrating during idling?

1997 Honda Civic

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Is the timing correct?

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You need to:)
1. Test the cooling system to make sure there is no leakage.
2. Verify the timing is exactly set according to the manual using the procedures to make sure all timing points are set on the marks exactly. One or two degrees can cause rough idling but still let the car run.

3 Go over everything you did, make sure there is nothing disconnected like a vacuum hose, any wiring. (you can spray carb cleaner around the vacuum lines to see if you notice a change in the idle if it hits a leaking area, use caution, this is flammable and should only be done a few seconds at a time, then aired out.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 10, 2008

SOURCE: 1995 HONDA CIVIC HEAD GASKET

A few tell tail Signs to look for are
1. Excessive Pressure in radiator and car over heats
2. Look under oil cap when antifreeze and oil mixes it becomes a cream-ish white like heavy cream almost. It may be under there.
3. White smoke all the time out the tail pipe
4.loosing antifreeze but there is no visible leak.
5. Antifreeze in oil or oil in antifreeze.

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2009

SOURCE: Replacing head gasket on 1995 honda civic, require torque specs and secquence

wow. a lot of bad information on this site. Refer to a manual for the proper torque sequence. The civic I believe is a two step torque procedure. First 22 ft lbs, than 53 ft lbs.

Jimmy James

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  • Posted on Apr 10, 2009

SOURCE: Motor Oil leaks from 1999 Honda Civic EX

make sure they are tight
could be time for head gaskets
make sure the old gasket from the old filter came off the block sometimes they come off old filter and stick this causes a leak due to improper seal.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 03, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 Honda Civic emission control system problem?

Yes the problem is effecting the emissions controls. Sounds like the timing if off. Take the vehicle to you local Auto Parts Store and most will scan the ECU for fault codes. This code will help you to figure out the problem.

ZJLimited

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  • Posted on Aug 25, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 honda civic firing order, 4 cylinder

1.6L Engines Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise.

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