Rale wrote:
> Over the past few days, I have noticed that the engine on my '99
> Honda Civic is much louder then before, particularly when
> accelerating and the car feels slower/sloppier, so I need to push gas
> pedal more to get the same acceleration.
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> Any ideas on what to could be causing this or what to check.
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> Thanks,
> Rale

Manifold/vacuum leak would be my guess only because of the increased noise
level. Timing belt (as suggested) may be a culprit, but I don't think that
would make the engine louder. Of course, it's hard to tell without hearing
the difference.......