Ascendedmind
New Member
Hi I just purchased a 1985 CRX HF with approx.125,000 miles. However, I immediately noticed the engine was idling too high at 1500 RPM when warm & at about 2,500 RPM when cold.
By using a carb cleaner I quickly discovered a vacuum leak around the rubber base plate where the three barrel carb attaches to.
Now should I pay someone to remove the carburetor to apply Hondabond together with the used rubber insulator to effectively stop the vacuum leak? Looks very intimidating &/or time consuming to remove.
What other vacuum leaks should I inspect for which typically cause the HF engine to idle excessively?
& What else typically fails in the three barrel carburetor that I should definitely replace while the carburetor is removed?
Should I pay someone to rebuild the three barrel carburetor, if I have no experience? (The only tutorial I would have access to, is The 1985 Honda CRX Service manual)
Any idea of approximately how long it should take to remove the carburetor & reseal the carburetor to the rubber insulator base with Hondabond?
I'm looking to extract the maximum MPG, so I'm keeping the Keihin 3 barrel carburetor...
By using a carb cleaner I quickly discovered a vacuum leak around the rubber base plate where the three barrel carb attaches to.
Now should I pay someone to remove the carburetor to apply Hondabond together with the used rubber insulator to effectively stop the vacuum leak? Looks very intimidating &/or time consuming to remove.
What other vacuum leaks should I inspect for which typically cause the HF engine to idle excessively?
& What else typically fails in the three barrel carburetor that I should definitely replace while the carburetor is removed?
Should I pay someone to rebuild the three barrel carburetor, if I have no experience? (The only tutorial I would have access to, is The 1985 Honda CRX Service manual)
Any idea of approximately how long it should take to remove the carburetor & reseal the carburetor to the rubber insulator base with Hondabond?
I'm looking to extract the maximum MPG, so I'm keeping the Keihin 3 barrel carburetor...