No Start Issue [Archive]

2000Pimpinex

07-12-2008, 07:27 AM

I'm looking at a civic with a d16 in it that won't start. It is back firing through the intake. Or thats what the person selling is saying. I haven't looked at it yet. Any ideas?

BlackDeuceCoupe

07-13-2008, 02:10 PM

I'd start checking the obvious stuff!

Wrong firing order - massive vacuum leak - stuck valve - intakes adjusted too tight - and go from there... ;)

2000Pimpinex

07-13-2008, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the quick response. I'll check it out today.

swappedhatch

07-14-2008, 05:08 PM

My vote is for a vacuum leak. There could be multiple issues.

Racing Rice

07-15-2008, 12:03 PM

Vacuum leaks are a bitch.. Plugged cat perhaps? Has it been sitting for a while? Maybe some rodents built a nest in the exhaust. lol

2000Pimpinex

07-15-2008, 05:12 PM

I ended up passing on the civic. Bought my girl another car instead. Couldn't pass up the condition and price of the vehicle.