by:STAR Date: 8-19-96 Place: AOL chat room, Car Chat Me and a couple of my buddies went into Car Chat on AOL one day, This Log is between me and some guy who thought i was a mechanic. We had a Little fun with him as you can see as you read this. All in a day's fun. I still wonder if he ever went to a Honda Dealer that next day. I laugh everytime I come accross this Log. It's a Classic. Hope it brings a smile to your face or at least a chuckle to your day. Peace *~* Greetz to Suupp and Kao on this one. Morrisn415: You there? EvilxxSTAR: Yes i am, need some help? Morrisn415: I saw in the channel that your a good mechanic. EvilxxSTAR: I try =) tell me whats wrong with your car. Morrisn415: Symtoms: Surges during crusing, Sometimes with the clutch pushed in and starting to accelerate, rpms go down instead of up. Morrisn415: I have changed both fuel filters Morrisn415: After changing the first one, it stopped for aprox. 2 weeks, then it started again. EviLxxSTAR: u try checking your clutch fluid? Morrisn415: So I changed the Primary filter, and it was fine on the way to work, on the way back it started again. but worse Morrisn415: Clutch fluid? Morrisn415: I have no clutch fluid. EviLxxSTAR: NONE? EviLxxSTAR: what kind of car? Morrisn415: no.. no place to put clutch fluid EviLxxSTAR: try to adjust your bi-lateral bypass gasket to 3.21 mm Morrisn415: what would that do? EviLxxSTAR: should help with air intake and reduce preassure on the clutch Morrisn415: where would I look for the bi-lateral bypass gaskett? EviLxxSTAR: what type of car? Morrisn415: 85 Honda Accord EviLxxSTAR: checking Morrisn415: 1829cc (sidedraft carb I think) EviLxxSTAR: you have the new battery carb or the old standard? Morrisn415: battery carb?? EviLxxSTAR: u must have the old standard EviLxxSTAR: but the side draft carbs have been known to blow up Morrisn415: what would make it stop then start again? (surging that is) EviLxxSTAR: sure would EviLxxSTAR: that carb could be very worn out EviLxxSTAR: he gas fumes build up in the primary chamber of most side draft carbs and when pushed the explode, killing most people in the area EviLxxSTAR: the=he EviLxxSTAR: Its a design flaw that can't be fixed Morrisn415: could it not be a the fuel pump? EviLxxSTAR: try putting your finger and the intake valve when the motors running, if you feel it sucking air its fine Morrisn415: so if these carbs are known to blow up, then shouldn't they have been recalled? EviLxxSTAR: they have been, take it to a dealer and they will replace them right away Morrisn415: And that should fix my surging problems? EviLxxSTAR: diffenetley Morrisn415: was this a problem know with all sidedraft carbs, or just certain manufacters? EviLxxSTAR: all of them EviLxxSTAR: only one maker for the Hondas Morrisn415: how do I know if it hasn't all ready been changed? EviLxxSTAR: the surging problem u are having tells me it hasnt been changed Morrisn415: but it has 160,000 miles, wouldnt it of developed dangerous problems before now? EviLxxSTAR: the recall just was released 3 months ago when it started showing problems and people died Morrisn415: How did you find out about it? EviLxxSTAR: being a mechanic i receive the notices from all car companies Morrisn415: where are you? EviLxxSTAR: California and U>?? Morrisn415: Alabama Morrisn415: Well thanks I'll contact the Honda Dealer Tomorrow EviLxxSTAR: well i need to go hope u get that fixed right away Morrisn415: ASAP EviLxxSTAR: btw i'm female =) Morrisn415: thanks EviLxxSTAR: but a hella of a mechanic Morrisn415: Women are just as good a men... EviLxxSTAR: thanks =) Morrisn415: its all just attitude! Morrisn415: hey you still there? EviLxxSTAR: yes Morrisn415: I forgot to tell you, Last night on the way home when it started the Violent surging, It would stop if I floored it EviLxxSTAR: thats the carb Morrisn415: and rode smooth, just not all of the power that it should of had... EviLxxSTAR: get it replaced SOON Morrisn415: And being recalled, it should be replaced free right? EviLxxSTAR: of course EviLxxSTAR: they wont make u wait on this Morrisn415: will they give me a loaner?... or will it just take a couple of hours? EviLxxSTAR: Honda doesnt want anymore law suits EviLxxSTAR: will take a couple hours top Morrisn415: Ok thanks a bunch... will take care of it Tomorrow. EviLxxSTAR: good =) see ya Morrisn415: and I'm out of here, so I can get up early.