Bad carb?

[ahmad89]

jesus another one, first my name is ahmad i dont see how you still can make that mistake but its ok, second i have apologized to everyone that i insulted. I know im not a good mechanic i just know a lil bit about cars, compared to some of you i dont know anything, I have taken everyones advice into consideration but we decided to play it safe and take the car to the dealers. Now people pelase stop posting about me insulting others or how i repeatedly ask the same question and etc. etc. thank you

[skycam_313]

the first thing is the car is too old for the dealers...... you want a solution to the problem .... well so do i. im gonna rebuild my carb, but from the experience ive seen from u..... id recommend to just buy a rebuild @ the parts store.
but.... in case ur inclined.... heres the thread u need
https://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5350 post #7
(u only need to remove the top hat to clean the dirt)
AND USE THE SEARCH! https://www.3geez.com/forum/search.php

[ahmad89]

i did search for a topic with my issues and didnt find any so enough with the search crap. Im sure its not my carb it seems more of an electrical problem.

[skycam_313]

well im just sayin... our carbs have a couple issues.... and mine is havin problems
when it was fully rebuilt just a year ago..... dont count it out, cuz i have wasted a lot of time and money because i overlooked the carb.

...and just so u know.......... carb cleaner= $2
blank gasket= $2.50
top hat work= couple hours
working car= priceless

[skycam_313]

in case it is an electrical.... id say dist. soooo...... 1 of 2.... find it maing!

[ahmad89]

i cleaned my carb many times when i get my car back thats the first thing im gonna do. I need to do a vacuum test is there a shop that does that?

[skycam_313]

maybe you sprayed carb cleaner ON it.... but you gotta open it up to make an impression on the problem ur havin

[ahmad89]

i dont know how to properly take the carb apart so i dont wanna mess with it or mess it up.

[skycam_313]

Did u look at the thread i pointed you to!?

https://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5350 post #7

it takes 5 min....

i understand u dont wanna mess ne thing up.... but thats easy

[Remedy]

i dont know how to properly take the carb apart so i dont wanna mess with it or mess it up.

Good idea... next step is to call the shop and find out what is wrong with your car... I am sure there are plenty of things to fix
If you want advice about which repairs to complete and which ones to skip... Im sure someone here will be more than happy to advise you.
If you really want to learn how to care for a car to lessen the chance of breakdowns, read the owners manual that comes with every new car. If you don't have that, buy the $20 Haynes manual for your car and read the first chapter.

[ahmad89]

i'll look into doing that thanks both of you.

[ahmad89]

dad called me and they said that the fuel pump is dead and they have to order one from japan will come in tomorrow.

[ahmad89]

im going to pick it up today and will let you guys know whats goin on.

[skycam_313]

keep us posted.... btw i found out that my problem was a loose booster venturi...... and i looked right past it

[ahmad89]

well the fuel pump was the problem. Its been replaced and i picked it up after school, they did some test drives before they gave us the thumbs up and i had to go to work today which is about a 20 mile drive on highway. car did not stall at all and started right up. had no problems just need to change the transmission fluid and brake fluid. thank you all once again for the help and advice i really appreciate it. Unfortunately my dad wants to sell my car and our van so i can get a newer car and my mom get a new car. Thank you once again.

[skycam_313]

your 3 gee will last longer than a new car anyway...... its called love

[MessyHonda]

your 3 gee will last longer than a new car anyway...... its called love

i heard you fixed your carb prob....want to look at mine...and il give you a ride on my lx-i...LOL

[ahmad89]

got a new problem, oil light comes on when im stopped and in gear, i checked the oil level was a lil under the 2nd whole put a quart in and still does it. Think its the oil pump.

[skycam_313]

no prob messy... always wanted a ride in an lxi neways

[skycam_313]

btw i got a new one too..... i was on the freeway on my way to school (wyotech), and i hit a big ass pothole. bent something, now the left front wobbles like its not bolted on right

[Remedy]

If you have free balance/rotation for your tires, take your car in and ask to have that wheel rebalanced. You either moved/lost a weight or bent the rim. They will be able to tell when they go to spin it.

[MessyHonda]

btw i got a new one too..... i was on the freeway on my way to school (wyotech), and i hit a big ass pothole. bent something, now the left front wobbles like its not bolted on right

dude we should meet up...i also go to school in fremont YO!

[ahmad89]

mods need to close this thread lol

[skycam_313]

btw right front is missing a weight...... ima check to see if its it