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    2001 crv auto transmission

    Found a rebuilder in so.cal. $1600.00 for rebuilt with warranty. What a PIA to get that trans out! Finally got it after about 6 hours. Thought I didn't need to drop the axel's: wrong!! You can do it by popping the lower control arms loose and pulling the axels back, however the drivers side...
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    2001 crv auto transmission

    Hi, got a new and bigger problem. Forget the a/c for now, trans completely gone: won't move in any gear. I'm looking for a rebuilt trans but can't find any online, mine has SDLA on the sticker. Can't find any reference on Google either. Anyone know which model trans I'm looking for? Its a...
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    A/C oil volume

    I don't know if it would be possible to get all the oil out of each component, but its a good idea. I'll keep checking for info on total capacity. Thanks
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    A/C oil volume

    I'm replacing all a/c components in my 2001 CRV. What is the total amount of Pag oil for my system. I've been all over the net and repair books and can't seem to find a consensus. The numbers vary for each source, so any official answers? Thanks, Clark
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    back fire

    Got it !!! After all the cleaning, parts swapping, checking and re-checking: it works. Final answer was an intermittant plug wire short - used my new ohm meter and finally found it by wiggling the boot. Then thought about fuel and went to ck the pressure and bingo, not much comming out. Took...
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    back fire

    Well the TPS didn't solve the problem after all. Started chugging and miss firing again. Did I mention that was always throwing codes, mostly P0301 etc... I've been all over the web looking for an answer and it appears that are multiple causes for these codes. Some could be mechanical...
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    back fire

    FIXED !! Here's the bottom line. TPS was bad. All the other problems were incidental to what was really wrong. Finally got a new volt ohm meter and was able to sweep the TPS and found some drop outs. Installed the new TPS, back probed the middle wire and set to 0.5v and 5 v and it new runs...
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    back fire

    Checked the timing and found it way advanced. Got the only timing mark I could find lined up with the notch on the cover and it still backfires! Gonna tear into TB now. I'm convinced that this series of Honda's are prone to idle / induction problems. Two cars, 97 and 98 both with similar...
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    back fire

    I'll check the timing when i get home today, don't think the wires crossed though. The car runs ok on the freeway, but just won't accelerate like it used to. Just wondering, the timing mark is the middle of the three right? Thanks for the advice. Clark
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    back fire

    wet distributer Here is tidbit about my backfire. The overflow hose came off at the rad cap and sprayed coolant backwards into the dizzy. I found out that dizzy didn't have a gasket either. I took the cap off and found green fluid inside. So, that is probably the initial cause of the...
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    back fire

    Here we go again. Got the 97 HB running ok, dont know what really fixed the idle problem though. Now have a 98 DX that backfires through the throttle body. Seems to stumble when accelerating / pushing on pedal and feels like it won't fire or take fuel for just a second. Haven't checked the...
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    Funy idle

    thanks for the replies. will try to burp the coolant. also, in describing the problem it appears to be a small back-fire. when listening to the exhaust it makes a muffled pop at the same time the engine stumbles. i pulled off the lead to the IACV and the engine surged but went back to the...
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    Funy idle

    Hello, I have a problem with my 97 HB. Background: stock, w/at, failed smog due to high CO. Replaced MAP sensor, O2 sensors, temp sensor, TPS sensor and it just passed the second time. Now has a funny idle when warm. It will idle fine for a while then has a "burble" and returns to normal but...
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    mini me

    Hope this is in the right area. Did a mini-me swap 2 years ago and been running great until now. Problem: radiator empty after drive to work, overflow bottle full. Pour the fluid back into the rad the next morning and drive to work, then overflow full again. Checked the compression and #3...
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    Speedometer swap

    DX Speedo Thanks for the reply, I've tried three vehicle speed sensors and the speedo still only works occasionally. Now, off the bone yard to find a replacement. Thanks again.
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