89 civic si
08-12-2006, 09:11 PM
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89 civic si
My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
Thanx, Chris.
the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
Thanx, Chris.
08-12-2006, 09:20 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
Shaggz wrote:
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
>
> Thanx, Chris.
>
check the motor mounts.
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
>
> Thanx, Chris.
>
check the motor mounts.
08-12-2006, 09:20 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
Shaggz wrote:
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
>
> Thanx, Chris.
>
check the motor mounts.
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
>
> Thanx, Chris.
>
check the motor mounts.
08-12-2006, 09:20 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
Shaggz wrote:
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
>
> Thanx, Chris.
>
check the motor mounts.
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
>
> Thanx, Chris.
>
check the motor mounts.
08-12-2006, 10:01 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
"Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
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> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
Octane means nothing.
You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
Check ignition base timing.
Got a Check Engine light on?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
Octane means nothing.
You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
Check ignition base timing.
Got a Check Engine light on?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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08-12-2006, 10:01 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
"Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
Octane means nothing.
You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
Check ignition base timing.
Got a Check Engine light on?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
Octane means nothing.
You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
Check ignition base timing.
Got a Check Engine light on?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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08-12-2006, 10:01 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
"Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
Octane means nothing.
You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
Check ignition base timing.
Got a Check Engine light on?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>
Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
Octane means nothing.
You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
Check ignition base timing.
Got a Check Engine light on?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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08-13-2006, 04:52 AM
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Re: 89 civic si
TeGGeR® wrote:
> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>
> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
> >
>
>
> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>
> Octane means nothing.
>
> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>
> Check ignition base timing.
>
> Got a Check Engine light on?
>
>
I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
might be hard..
Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
08-13-2006, 04:52 AM
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Re: 89 civic si
TeGGeR® wrote:
> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>
> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
> >
>
>
> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>
> Octane means nothing.
>
> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>
> Check ignition base timing.
>
> Got a Check Engine light on?
>
>
I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
might be hard..
Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
08-13-2006, 04:52 AM
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Re: 89 civic si
TeGGeR® wrote:
> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>
> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
> >
>
>
> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>
> Octane means nothing.
>
> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>
> Check ignition base timing.
>
> Got a Check Engine light on?
>
>
I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
might be hard..
Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
08-13-2006, 12:41 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
"Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
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>
> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>>
>> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
>> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
>> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
>> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>> >
>>
>>
>> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>>
>> Octane means nothing.
>>
>> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
>> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>>
>> Check ignition base timing.
>>
>> Got a Check Engine light on?
>>
>>
> I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
>
>
> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> might be hard..
>
> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>
You might be able to rent a timing light.
I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>>
>> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
>> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
>> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
>> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>> >
>>
>>
>> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>>
>> Octane means nothing.
>>
>> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
>> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>>
>> Check ignition base timing.
>>
>> Got a Check Engine light on?
>>
>>
> I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
>
>
> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> might be hard..
>
> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>
You might be able to rent a timing light.
I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-13-2006, 12:41 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
"Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
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>
> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>>
>> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
>> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
>> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
>> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>> >
>>
>>
>> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>>
>> Octane means nothing.
>>
>> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
>> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>>
>> Check ignition base timing.
>>
>> Got a Check Engine light on?
>>
>>
> I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
>
>
> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> might be hard..
>
> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>
You might be able to rent a timing light.
I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>>
>> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
>> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
>> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
>> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>> >
>>
>>
>> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>>
>> Octane means nothing.
>>
>> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
>> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>>
>> Check ignition base timing.
>>
>> Got a Check Engine light on?
>>
>>
> I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
>
>
> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> might be hard..
>
> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>
You might be able to rent a timing light.
I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-13-2006, 12:41 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
"Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>>
>> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
>> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
>> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
>> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>> >
>>
>>
>> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>>
>> Octane means nothing.
>>
>> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
>> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>>
>> Check ignition base timing.
>>
>> Got a Check Engine light on?
>>
>>
> I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
>
>
> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> might be hard..
>
> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>
You might be able to rent a timing light.
I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>>
>> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
>> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
>> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
>> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>> >
>>
>>
>> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>>
>> Octane means nothing.
>>
>> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
>> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>>
>> Check ignition base timing.
>>
>> Got a Check Engine light on?
>>
>>
> I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
>
>
> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> might be hard..
>
> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>
You might be able to rent a timing light.
I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-13-2006, 07:13 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns981E81588533Btegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
>> might be hard..
>>
>> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>>
>
>
> You might be able to rent a timing light.
>
> I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
> hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They
were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never
tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark.
Mike
news:Xns981E81588533Btegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
>> might be hard..
>>
>> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>>
>
>
> You might be able to rent a timing light.
>
> I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
> hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They
were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never
tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark.
Mike
08-13-2006, 07:13 PM
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Re: 89 civic si
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
>> might be hard..
>>
>> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>>
>
>
> You might be able to rent a timing light.
>
> I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
> hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They
were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never
tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark.
Mike
news:Xns981E81588533Btegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
>> might be hard..
>>
>> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>>
>
>
> You might be able to rent a timing light.
>
> I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
> hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They
were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never
tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark.
Mike