quick question

[buddyclub boy]

i'v got a 94 sir civic and for the past few weeks it hasn't being starting up the best when it's warmed up, like if i'v being out driving for a bit and stop off somewher then go to start it back up it's like it's flooding it's self? it'l start up then and the smell of petrol is very strong, any one got any idea's? thanx.

[splink48]

It only does it when its hot?

[buddyclub boy]

yeah first start up of the day and it's grand but after that it starts acting up?? it's very annoyin

[jakemaricle]

another quick question

does anyone know what it takes to rebuild a transmission, i just got an 07 si and i love it, tryin to sell my 91 camaro and had guys gonna offer this weekend and it wont shift. took it to the shop and i need a transmission rebuild
im screwed and broke
any ideas

[8695Beaters]

Buddyclubboy, sounds like you're running very rich. That's either an oxygen sensor, bad spark plugs, or maybe even an old ECU. Have it checked out to see if the ECU is throwing a trouble code.

Jakemaricle, I just have to ask, how did you break the transmission? It should still be under warranty, so see if the dealer will fix it (doubtful if you've been abusing it). And what you need depends on what broke in the trnasmission.

[93HondaSI]

Originally Posted by 8695Beaters

Buddyclubboy, sounds like you're running very rich. That's either an oxygen sensor, bad spark plugs, or maybe even an old ECU. Have it checked out to see if the ECU is throwing a trouble code.

Jakemaricle, I just have to ask, how did you break the transmission? It should still be under warranty, so see if the dealer will fix it (doubtful if you've been abusing it). And what you need depends on what broke in the trnasmission.

I believe jakemaricle was sayin his CAMARO'S tranny is broken. Not his civic

[buddyclub boy]

Originally Posted by 8695Beaters

Buddyclubboy, sounds like you're running very rich. That's either an oxygen sensor, bad spark plugs, or maybe even an old ECU. Have it checked out to see if the ECU is throwing a trouble code.

car was running a bit rich alrite got it remaped the other day but it's still doing it not as bad tho, got no code out of the ECU, so next thing i'l try is the plug's

cheers man i'l let you know if it dose the job

[8695Beaters]

Originally Posted by 93HondaSI

I believe jakemaricle was sayin his CAMARO'S tranny is broken. Not his civic

Yeah, you're right, I read it wrong. That makes more sense, the Americans trannies are kind of crappy.

[splink48]

buddyclub

you may be looking at a bad ignition control module too. They act up when they get hot. I've seen coils do the same thing, but its a little less common. The crappy thing is that the ignition control module on that car is expensive if I remember right. You can take that part off and get it tested though. It may be worthwhile to buy a new distributor with the module instead of just the module by itself, its usually not too much more.

jake

You've got a 4L60 transmission in your camaro which is one of the most common trannys put in a rear wheel drive gm from the 90s. What I would do in your case is to change the filter and put some new fluid in it. You should drop out about 4 qts from the pan, put in 3 qts of dexron 3 and 1 qt of lucas transmission treatment in it. then try it again and see if it fixes the problem. If that doesn't fix it, it may be cheaper to put a junkyard transmission in the car. I didn't check your location before I started writing this, but if you're in the southeast and the problem persists, let me know and I'll put you in touch with a couple of people that deal with that stuff and you can get a warranty through.

Oh, one other thought, what kind of shop did you take it to? the reason I ask is I'm on the shop counter at a mid sized dealership, we've got 16 techs and only 2 of them are qualified to work on a transmission.

Always remember, if you're gonna take your car to a shop, take it to a specialist.

[buddyclub boy]

@splink48, wher would i find the ignition control module and how would i go about testing it? only put a new distributor in a few months ago 2, changed the plugs 2day so i'l test it out 2morrow on the way to work